Upcoming Events

U.S. Naval War College events showcase the expansive depth and reach of our programs and faculty, and enhance our relevance to the U.S. Navy and national security.

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U.S. Naval War College Upcoming Events

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Issues in National Security: "WWII: D-Day"

Tuesday, May 21, 2024
4:30 p.m.
Spruance Auditorium, U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841

The 'Issues in National Security' lectures represent current political, military, economic, and social issues that challenge strategists and concern citizens therefore the lectures are tailored to the spouses and significant others of U.S. Naval War College students, staff, and faculty.

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U.S. Naval War College Closed for the Memorial Day Holiday

Monday, May 27, 2024
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The U.S. Naval War College will be closedMay 27th, 2024 to observe the Memorial Day holiday.

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2024 Cyber & Innovation Policy Institute Summer Workshop

Wednesday, May 29-31, 2024
8:00 a.m.
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841

The Cyber & Innovation Policy Institute (CIPI) Summer Workshop brings together a small group of dedicated academics, practitioners, and government officials for high impact writing and wargaming about information environments and military innovation.

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Joint Maritime Operations Course Ends

Friday, May 31, 2024
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The Joint Maritime Operations (JMO) course at the U.S. Naval War College (NWC) begins on February 26th, 2024 and concludes on May 31st, 2024. Please follow health and safety guidelines and refer to the orientation material for more guidance.

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National Security Decision Making Course Ends

Friday, May 31, 2024
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The National Security Decision Making (NSMD) course at the U.S. Naval War College (NWC) begins on February 28th, 2024 and concludes on May 31st, 2024. Please follow health and safety guidelines and refer to the orientation material for more guidance.

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U.S. Naval War College Graduation

Friday, June 14, 2024
10:00 a.m.
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The U.S. Naval War College features a one-year graduate-level program that graduates about 600 resident and 1,000 distance learning students each year.

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U.S. Naval War College Closed for the Juneteenth Holiday

Wednesday, June 19, 2024
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The U.S. Naval War College will be closed June 19th, 2024 to observe the Juneteenth holiday.

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Executive Level Operational Level of Warfare Course

Monday, July 08-12, 2024
Evans Hall, U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The Executive Level Operational Level of Warfare Course 24-3 begins on July 8th, 2024 and concludes on July 12th, 2024. This one-week course is taught three times a year at the College of Maritime Operational Warfare located at the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island.

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Executive Level Operational Level of Warfare Course

Monday, December 09-13, 2024
Evans Hall, U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The Executive Level Operational Level of Warfare Course 25-1 begins on December 9th, 2024 and concludes on December 13th, 2024. This one-week course is taught three times a year at the College of Maritime Operational Warfare located at the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island.