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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U.S. Naval War College Closed for the President's Day Holiday

Monday, February 19, 2024
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The U.S. Naval War College will be closed February 19th, 2024 to observe the President's Day holiday.

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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.

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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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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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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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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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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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Issues in National Security: "Russian Mercenaries"

Tuesday, April 09, 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 2024 Women, Peace, and Security Symposium

Thursday, May 02-03, 2024
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The Naval War College (NWC) will hostr its 10th annual Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Conference, May 2-3, 2024, in Newport, Rhode Island. This year's theme is "Advancing Gendered Security in a Complex World: Hard Power, Smart Power, Soft Power."

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Issues in National Security: "Humanitarian Assistance"

Tuesday, May 07, 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.