The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) hosted the 11th edition of its introductory course, Wargaming 101, which provides wargaming leaders with a critical perspective on how and why they make decisions. The course, designed for senior military leaders and wargaming creators, offers valuable insights into the wargaming process and how wargames can be used to […]
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On This Day in Newport History – October 6, 1884: Naval War College Established in Newport
On October 6, 1884, Secretary of the Navy William E. Chandler signed General Order 325, which began by simply stating: “A college is hereby established for an advanced course of professional study for naval officers, to be known as the Naval War College.” Its first president, Commodore Stephen B. Luce, was given the old building […]
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Naval War College transitions to online lectures and seminars
This story was written by Jeanette Steele, U.S. Naval War College Public Affairs and originally appeared here. The U.S. Naval War College has transitioned all lectures and seminars for its 600 in-residence students to the online realm, in addition to postponing events, conferences and ceremonies in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. The college also […]
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U.S. Naval War College holds 18th Regional Alumni Symposium in Buenos Aires, Argentina
This story originally appeared on www.usnwc.edu, see the original story and read more from the Naval War College here. BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA — U.S. Naval War College (NWC) held its 18th Regional Alumni Symposium (RAS) in Buenos Aires, August 26-29, 2019. The event was co-hosted by the Argentine Navy and explored a wide range of […]
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Secretary of Defense Esper tells U.S. Naval War College students his focus is great-power competition
This story originally appeared on www.usnwc.edu, see the original story and read more from the Naval War College here. Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper spoke to students and faculty of the U.S. Naval War College on Aug. 27, his first address at a military academic institution since taking office July 23. Esper told his […]
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Two Naval Officers Participate In ‘Coolest Re-Enlistment Ever’ In Newport
Senior Chief Valdez and Chief Kurtz recently took oath and re-enlisted in the United States Navy while onboard the “command cutter” while underway in Narragansett Bay. While some in the U.S. Navy or other U.S. Armed Forces may argue with the proclamation that it’s the “coolest reenlistment ever”, it could arguably be the best way […]