Past Events

The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) event calendar is expansive. Through reflection and examination, past NWC events may still highlight our educational and research position in the naval community and the wider defense audience.

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U.S. Naval War College Past Events

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Lectures of Opportunity: "Rising Seas: National & Global Security Challenges"

Tuesday, March 26, 2024
12:30 p.m.
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841

The Combined Naval Address on Climate, Energy and Environment is a joint effort to share perspectives and enhance educational opportunities in the intersection of climate, energy and environment with national security.

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Issues in National Security: "Robots that Fly, Swim, & Crawl"

Tuesday, March 19, 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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Executive Level Operational Level of Warfare Course

Monday, March 18-22, 2024
Evans Hall, U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The Executive Level Operational Level of Warfare Course 24-2 begins on March 18th, 2024 and concludes on March 22nd, 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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U.S. Naval War College Graduation

Wednesday, March 06, 2024
12:00 p.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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National Security Decision Making Course Begins

Wednesday, February 28, 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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Strategy & Policy Course Ends

Tuesday, February 27, 2024
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The Strategy & Policy (S&P) course at the U.S. Naval War College (NWC) begins on November 15th, 2023 and concludes on February 27th, 2024. Please follow health and safety guidelines and refer to the orientation material for more guidance.

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Joint Maritime Operations Course Begins

Monday, February 26, 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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Theater Security Decision Making Course Ends

Friday, February 23, 2024
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The Theater Security Decision Making (TSDM) course at the U.S. Naval War College (NWC) begins on November 13th, 2023 and concludes on February 23rd, 2024. Please follow health and safety guidelines and refer to the orientation material for more guidance.