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October 6, 1884: The Naval War College is Established
On October 6, 1884, Secretary of the Navy William E. Chandler signed official General Order 325, which stated in part: "A college is hereby established for an advanced course of professional study for naval officers, to be known as the Naval War College." Earlier...
CFC Enrollment Period Now Open for Federal Employees
We are pleased to announce that the Naval War College Foundation is an approved charity in the annual Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). If you are a Federal employee, you can select the NWCF as a designated charity during the CFC enrollment period (Sept 21, 2020 -...
NWCF Hosts Annual Members’ Meeting
On Monday, September 28, the Naval War College Foundation hosted its annual Members' Meeting. Led by Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Philip Bilden, NWCF Board members and CEO George Lang provided updates on the operations of the Foundation and recognized the...
Registration Now Open for Virtual San Francisco Symposium
This year's San Francisco Symposium, held virtually on Saturday, October 17, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm EDT, will examine the theme of International Order and Great Power Competition. The Symposium will feature presentations from Naval War College professors Dr. Colin...
September 11th: Remembering Our 11
Today, we commemorate the 19th anniversary of the attacks of September 11, 2001, the deadliest terrorist attack in United States history. We join the Nation and our friends and allies around the world in mourning the loss of life that occurred on that day. 11...
In Case You Missed It: Newport Lecture Series with David Kohnen
The Naval War College Foundation kicked off the 2020-2021 Newport Lecture Series on Wednesday, September 9 with a presentation from David Kohnen, Director, John B. Hattendorf Center for Maritime Historical Research, on U.S. Navy Commanders Ernest J. King and...
Naval War College Foundation Launches New Branding
Since its founding in 1969, the Naval War College Foundation has been steadfast in its dedication to the mission of the U.S. Naval War College. And throughout the past fifty years, the NWCF has counted on the patriotic and philanthropic spirit of its members and...
2020 Newport Summer Symposium featuring Admiral Michael Rogers, USN (Ret.)
On August 21, 2020, the Naval War College Foundation hosted its fifth annual Newport Summer Symposium; the theme was "U.S. Strategic Considerations for an Effective Foreign Policy." Featured speaker, Admiral Michael Rogers, USN (Ret.), spoke during the morning...
Admiral Scott Swift Lends Expertise to Naval War College and Foundation Efforts
When he retired after 40 years of active duty service, ADM Scott Swift, USN (Ret.) was quick to tell people that he wouldn’t have wanted to serve a day less. A Naval Aviator whose experience includes command of U.S. 7th Fleet and U.S. Pacific Fleet, Swift...
NWC International Programs Welcomes Students, Navigates Limitations Due to COVID-19
Since its founding in 1956, the International Programs department at the Naval War College has been hosting foreign officers with the goal of strengthening partnerships among global maritime allies. And while there are always logistical hurdles to overcome when...
