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New regional director appointed to Naval War College Foundation board
NEWPORT, R.I. — The Naval War College Foundation has gained a stronger foothold in Michigan and the East North Central region of the U.S. with the appointment of John Peracchio as its newest regional director, effective June 13, 2022. Peracchio, of Grosse Pointe...
Naval War College Foundation sponsors awards for graduating USNWC students
NEWPORT, R.I.— The Naval War College Foundation sponsored and presented academic awards to more than three dozen graduating students from the U.S. Naval War College (USNWC) during a Student Awards Ceremony Thursday, June 9, in Spruance Auditorium. The...
Naval War College Foundation welcomes new trustee, approves board membership changes
James S. Metcalf brings over 40 years of leadership experience in both public and private companies to the The Naval War College Foundation (NWCF) Board of Trustees.
Genocide: Is it or isn’t it?
“It’s genocide.” That’s what Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has called the killings of civilians by Russian forces in the town of Bucha outside Kyiv, which was recently retaken by Ukrainian soldiers. Reports of bodies of people found shot in the head, some...
Intelligence Operations and the American Presidency with Dr. Stephen Knott
The Naval War College Foundation hosted its fourth lecture of the 2021-2022 AY Newport Lecture Series on December 15, 2021, featuring USNWC Professor Dr. Stephen Knott who presented on Intelligence Operations and the American Presidency. About Dr. Knott: Stephen F....
Arms Control for the Third Nuclear Age with Dr. David Cooper
The Naval War College Foundation hosted its third lecture of the 2021-2022 Newport Lecture Series on November 17, 2021, featuring USNWC Professor David Cooper who discussed his recently published book, Arms Control For the Third Nuclear Age: Between Disarmament and...
NWCF Trustee Paula Dobriansky Remembers Colin Powell
Colin L. Powell was a great American. A brilliant soldier, statesman and patriot, he devoted his life to public service, and he cherished the United States, his family and his many friends. While acknowledging America’s challenges, he drew inspiration from its...
“U.S. – Russia Relations: Can We Compete Without Confrontation?” with USNWC Professor Nikolas Gvosdev
The Naval War College Foundation hosted its second lecture of the 2021-2022 Newport Lecture Series on October 20, 2021, featuring USNWC Professor Nikolas Gvosdev who presented on the topic of "U.S. - Russia Relations: Can We Compete Without Confrontation?" ...
How the Tragedy in Afghanistan Unfolded Over 20 Years with The Honorable Bing West
The Honorable Bing West was the guest lecturer at the first Newport Lecture Series of the 2021-2022 academic year, hosted by the Naval War College Foundation. His lecture, "How the Tragedy in Afghanistan Unfolded Over 20 Years," provided a perspective on the war in...
USNWC International Programs’ Alumni Return for International Seapower Symposium
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Admiral Gilday opened the 24th International Seapower Symposium (ISS) by welcoming his colleagues from around the world who had gathered together at the U.S. Naval War College (USNWC). “This event is truly special,” he said. “135...
