Save the Date

Thursday, November 5, 2026

6 p.m. Reception
7 p.m. Dinner and Program
Attire: Black tie (optional) or service equivalent

2025 Sponsors

Commander in Chief

Trustee James Metcalf and Mrs. Renee Metcalf

COMMODORE

Big Ten Conference

The Roosevelt Group

Shield Capital

CAPTAIN

VADM and Mrs. Walter “Ted” Carter Jr., USN (Ret.)

Dr. Thomas G. Roberts and Dr. Susan M. DaSilva

TransPak

Trustee Emeritus Archbold D. van Beuren and Mrs. Helene van Beuren

Commanding Officer

Trustee Gregory J. Annick and Mrs. Nancy Annick

Trustee Paul A. Dimitruk and Mrs. Ingrid Dimitruk

Stephanie W. McLennan

Chairman Emeritus William A. Obenshain and Mrs. Penelope Obenshain

Ms. Barbara van Beuren and Mr. Stephen L. Glascock

Executive Officer

American Roll-on Roll-off Carrier

Anonymous

RDML A.B. Cruz III, USN (Ret.), Chairman, and Dr. Jill Cruz

Trustee Dominic A. Dannessa, Ph.D., and Mrs. Josette Dannessa

Arthur W. Fisher, III

Trustee Ralph H. Isham and Mrs. Ala Isham

Mr. and Mrs. James L. Lanzillo

The Sand Foundation

Trustee Emerita Hope H. van Beuren

Department Head

RADM Julius S. Caesar, USN (Ret.), Treasurer

Columbus Partnership

The Farrell Family

CAPT George E. Lang, Jr., USN (Ret.) and Dr. Wendy Lang

CAPT Frank R Russo, Jr, USN (Ret.)

Vice Chairman The Honorable Mitchell B. Waldman and Mrs. Debbie Waldman

The Honorable Ellen Winsor

About the Sentinel of the Sea Award:

The Sentinel of the Sea Award is the highest honor presented by the Naval War College Foundation to distinguished American citizens representing the traditions and values of the U.S. Naval War College. Recipients of the award exemplify the U.S. Navy motto, Non Sibi Sed Patriae / Not Self but Country. Awardees have demonstrated a sustained commitment to maintaining our Nation’s security, liberty, and strength.

For sponsorship information, please contact Alexa Waluk at alexa.waluk@nwcfoundation.org.