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Naval War College Foundation to Honor Vice Admiral John Mustin, USN (Ret.) with 2026 Sentinel of the Sea Award
The Naval War College Foundation (NWCF) will present Vice Admiral John Mustin, USN (Ret.), with the 2026 Sentinel of the Sea Award at a gala held in his honor on Thursday, November 5, at the New York Yacht Club in New York City. Vice Admiral Mustin served 34 years...
The Naval War College Foundation Announces Andrew J. Zimbelmann Endowed Chair at the U.S. Naval War College
Today, the Naval War College Foundation marked the dedication of the Andrew J. Zimbelmann Endowed Chair for Leadership, Ethics, and Character at the U.S. Naval War College. Through a generous commitment from the Tony and Ann Ryan Family Foundation,...
Honoring Outstanding Graduates and Distinguished Faculty
This article originally appeared in the Fall/Winter 2025 issue of The Bridge. You can read a preview here. Each year, the Naval War College Foundation (NWCF) awards more than $30,000 in achievement prizes to U.S. Naval War College (USNWC) students and faculty,...
The Bridge Fall/Winter 2025
The Fall/Winter 2025 issue of The Bridge features letters from RDML A.B. Cruz III, USN (Ret.), Chairman of the Naval War College Foundation (NWCF); CAPT George E. Lang Jr., USN (Ret.), NWCF President and CEO; and RADM Darryl Walker, USN, President of the U.S. Naval...
President Trump Releases National Security Strategy
President Donald J. Trump has released the 2025 National Security Strategy. The most recent publication outlines principles, priorities, and regions of focus. The National Security Strategy (NSS) is a report mandated by Section 603 of the Goldwater-Nichols...
From the Archives: Celebrating the U.S. Naval War College’s 140th Anniversary
The U.S. Naval War College marked its 140th anniversary in 2024. Read on for an article by Professor John Jackson about the founding of the College and the planning of anniversary celebrations. His book, "In the Beginning: The Founding of the Naval War College," is...
CNO Releases Priorities: Foundry, Fleet, and Flight
Admiral Daryl L. Caudle assumed the duties of 34th Chief of Naval Operations on August 25, 2025. During the assumption of office ceremony, he outlined his priorities of Sailors, operational readiness, and fleet modernization in his Day One message, "Foundry - Fleet...
Daniel E. Holland III Honored for a Decade of Distinguished Leadership
This week marked the end of an era for the Naval War College Foundation (NWCF), as Daniel E. Holland III concluded his remarkable tenure as Chairman. During the Foundation’s annual June Board of Trustees meeting on June 11, Holland passed the gavel to friend and...
Congratulations to CSCS (SW) Jeremy J. Andersen, USN – American Culinary Federation Chef of the Year (Rhode Island Chapter)
The Naval War College Foundation proudly congratulates Culinary Specialist Senior Chief Petty Officer Jeremy J. Andersen, USN, on being named Chef of the Year by the American Culinary Federation (ACF), Rhode Island Chapter. This prestigious honor recognizes Chef...
From the Archives: The Caldwell Collection
The U.S. Navy Submarine Force is celebrating its 125th anniversary, commemorating the commissioning of the first modern submarine, USS HOLLAND (SS-1) on April 11, 1900. In 2022, the Naval War College Foundation (NWCF) received a collection of letters and artifacts...
