Presented to
The Honorable John Francis Lehman, Jr.
65th U.S. Secretary of the Navy

John Lehman is Chairman of J.F. Lehman & Company, a private equity investment firm. Dr. Lehman was formerly an investment banker with PaineWebber Inc. Prior to joining PaineWebber, he served for six years as Secretary of the Navy. He was President of Abington Corporation between 1977 and 1981. He served for 25 years in the naval reserve.

He has served as staff member to Dr. Henry Kissinger on the National Security Council; as delegate to the Force Reductions Negotiations in Vienna; and as Deputy Director of the U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency. Dr. Lehman was a member of the 9/11 Commission and a member of the National Defense Commission.

Dr. Lehman holds a B.S. from St. Joseph’s University, a B.A. and M.A. from Cambridge University, and a Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania. He is currently a Fellow of Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge University. Dr. Lehman has written numerous books, including Where are the Carriers? U.S. National Strategy and the Choices Ahead; Oceans Ventured; On Seas of Glory; Command of the Seas; and Making War.

He currently serves as Chairman of the Princess Grace Foundation USA and is a member of the Board of Overseers of the School of Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania.

Event Details

Friday, November 3, 2023
6 p.m.: Reception
7:30 p.m.: Dinner and program

Attire: Black tie (optional) or service equivalent

Location

New York Yacht Club
37 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036

2023 Sentinel of the Sea Sponsor Benefits

COMMANDER IN CHIEF: $100,000

» Chair/Co-chair of Host Committee
» Center stage premier table seating for 12 guests (one table of 10 and two seats at the honoree’s table)
» Invitation for two guests to attend November 3 Welcome Luncheon with Guest of Honor
» Two-page color ad, centerfold or inside front & back covers in event program (based on timing and availability)
» Name announced and displayed during the event
» Name recognized in all event advertisements and publications (based on timing)
» Recognition on the NWCF website
» Name listed at the Commander-in-Chief level in the event program
» Charitable tax deduction

FLAG OFFICER: $50,000

» Name listed as a member of the Host Committee
» Premier table seating for 10 guests
» Invitation for one guest to attend November 3 Welcome Luncheon with Guest of Honor
» Full-page color ad in the event program (based on timing)
» Name announced and displayed during the event
» Name recognized in all event advertisements and publications (based on timing)
» Recognition on the NWCF website
» Name listed at the Flag Officer level in the event program
» Charitable tax deduction

COMMODORE: $25,000

» Name listed as a member of the Host Committee
» Premium table seating for 10 guests
» Half-page color ad in the event program (based on timing)
» Name announced and displayed during the event
» Name recognized in all event advertisements and publications (based on timing)
» Name listed at the Commodore level in the event program
» Charitable tax deduction

COMMANDING OFFICER: $10,000 (LIMITED AVAILABILITY)

» Name listed as a member of the Host Committee
» Premium seating for eight guests at a table of 10
» One-quarter page color ad in the event program (based on timing)
» Name announced and displayed during the event
» Name recognized in all event advertisements and publications (based on timing)
» Name listed at the Commanding Officer level in the event program (based on timing)
» Charitable tax deduction

EXECUTIVE OFFICER: $5,000 (LIMITED AVAILABILITY)

» Premium seating for four guests at a table of 10
» Name recognized in all event advertisements and publications (based on timing)
» Name listed at the Executive Officer level in the event program (based on timing)
» Charitable tax deduction

DEPARTMENT HEAD: $2,500 (LIMITED AVAILABILITY)

» Premium seating for two guests at a table of 10
» Name recognized in all event advertisements and publications (based on timing)
» Name listed at the Department Head level in the event program (based on timing)
» Charitable tax deduction

PATRIOT: $1,000 (INDIVIDUAL TICKET - LIMITED AVAILABILITY)

» Premium seat at a table of 10
» Charitable tax deduction

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 event information, please contact:

Ashley Shaklee
ashley.shaklee@datocwitten.com
443-623-2128

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