Rear Adm. Henning Faltin, European Union (EU) Defense Attaché to the United States and Canada, visited the U.S. Naval War College (NWC) in Newport, Rhode Island, on February 12th, meeting with NWC President Rear Adm. Darryl Walker and engaging with students and faculty.
During their meeting, the two leaders discussed the valuable contributions of students and faculty from European Union maritime forces to the Naval War College’s mission of providing high-quality professional military education. They emphasized the importance of fostering collaboration and exchanging perspectives to enhance understanding among partners and allies on all matters related to naval power.
Rear Adm. Faltin also delivered a lecture to the NWC community as part of the institution’s “Lectures of Opportunity” series. Focusing on “EU Common Security and Defence Policy” and “NATO-EU/U.S.-EU Relations,” the lecture provided students, staff, and faculty with insights from a leading expert in the field.
The U.S. Naval War College currently has 30 students from the EU enrolled in its programs and boasts a strong history of collaboration with European institutions, having graduated 298 EU naval leaders over the past decade. The International Programs department at NWC plays a key role in facilitating these international engagements, fostering intellectual exchange and promoting a shared understanding of national security and defense issues.
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