Naval War College Foundation
Sentinel of the Sea Award Gala
Save the Date
Thursday, November 5, 2026
Location:
New York Yacht Club
37 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
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
CAPTAIN
VADM and Mrs. Walter “Ted” Carter Jr., USN (Ret.)
Dr. Thomas G. Roberts and Dr. Susan M. DaSilva
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
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.

