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Top Honors Conferred at June NWC Graduation
At the graduation ceremony on June 24th, the Naval War College (NWC) announced the two individuals who achieved the top academic standing in the College of Naval Warfare (CNW) and College of Naval Command & Staff (CNCS). Respectively, CDR John Sellwood of the...
This Month in Naval War College President (PNWC) History
June is a significant month in Naval War College presidential history. Three extraordinary NWC presidents either began or finished out their terms during this month. Since the founding of the College in 1884, selected presidents have been asked to lead and advance...
NWCF Announces Appointment of Two New Board Members
The Naval War College Foundation is delighted to announce the appointment of two new members to its Board of Trustees. Joining the board are Mr. Dominic “Dom” A. Dannessa and Mr. Scott DePasquale. These appointments bring NWCF’s total board membership to 24. CEO...
How Patriotism and Perseverance Shaped Medal of Honor Recipient Hershey Miyamura’s Life
Our series of conversations with the Naval War College Foundation Sentinel of the Sea recipients continues with Hiroshi “Hershey” Miyamura, a Medal of Honor recipient and veteran of two wars - World War II and the Korean War. Perseverance has been a key trait in...
NWCF Earns 4-star Rating from Charity Navigator
The Naval War College Foundation has earned the coveted 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for the sixth year in a row. Charity Navigator President and CEO Michael Thatcher wrote, “This is our highest possible rating and indicates that your organization adheres...
Medal of Honor Recipient Woody Williams Reflects on a Lifetime of Service
Last November, the Naval War College Foundation had the honor of giving the Sentinel of the Sea award to five Medal of Honor recipients - five men who bravely served in some of the most significant wars of the current and past centuries: World War II, the Korean...
NWC Current Strategy Forum 2020 Cancelled
The Naval War College has confirmed that the 2020 Current Strategy Forum has been cancelled due to COVID-19. The NWCF staff will continue to share other opportunities to stay connected with the College virtually, via email, and various social media outlets. Please...
NWCF Virtual Lecture Series: Urban Outbreak 2019 and the NWC COVID-19 Response
Join Naval War College professor Dr. Hank Brightman, EMC Informationist Chair and acting director of the NWC's College of Maritime Operational Warfare Humanitarian Response Program (HRP), as he explains the constructs and outcomes from the 2019 Urban Outbreak war...
“Grippe Caught Us Quicker than the U-Boats.” Examining the Past for New Perspectives on Current Challenges
The Naval War College Foundation, in partnership with the generosity of the Pritzker Military Museum & Library, is pleased to present "'Grippe Caught Us Quicker than the U-Boats:' The Lingering Sickness of War and the Pandemic of 1918-1920". This historical...
The Economic Impact of COVID-19 with Michael Greenwald
The NWCF recently spoke with Michael Greenwald who is uniquely positioned at the intersection of geopolitics and finance. He is a Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School's Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs and Director at Tiedemann Advisors, a...
