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

U.S. Naval War College (NWC) students and staff gathered during NWC’s annual 2019 Army-Navy Flag Football Game.

Annual Naval War College Army-Navy Flag Football Game

Friday, December 02, 2022
3:00 p.m.
Nimitz Football Field, Naval Station Newport, Newport, RI 02841

The annual U.S. Naval War College Army-Navy flag football game will take place at Nimitz Football Field, Naval Station Newport on Friday, Dec. 2.

Patio chairs on the U.S. Naval War College campus overlooking the Narragansett Bay and Pell Bridge.

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

Thursday, November 24, 2022
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The U.S. Naval War College will be closed November 24th, 2022 to observe the Thanksgiving holiday.

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Naval Command and Staff Online Program 2022 Session Three Ends

Thursday, November 24, 2022
Virtual Program

The U.S. Naval War College (NWC), Naval Command and Staff Online Program delivers the NWC Joint Professional Military Education Phase I to students virtually from anywhere. Courses consist of online discussion boards, group projects, individual essays, and other assignments.

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Lectures of Opportunity: "Newport Manual on Arctic Security"

Tuesday, November 22, 2022
12:00 p.m.
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841

This lecture showcases the release of the “Newport Manual on Arctic Security." The Manual provides naval and defense leaders around the world with a blueprint for reducing the chances of miscalculation and unintended conflict in the Arctic.

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Issues in National Security: "Global Climate Issues"

Monday, November 21, 2022
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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Lectures of Opportunity: "China Town Hall"

Wednesday, November 16, 2022
4:00 p.m.
Hybrid Event

The Asia Pacific Studies Group will host China Town Hall, a national conversation on how the U.S.-China relationship affects our communities.

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Evening Lecture Series: U.S. Navy Retired Capt. Sunita L. Williams

Tuesday, November 15, 2022
6:30 p.m.
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841

U.S. Navy retired Capt. Sunita L. Williams will address the U.S. Naval War College faculty, staff and students and discuss the importance of space exploration in an evening lecture.

Patio chairs on the U.S. Naval War College campus overlooking the Narragansett Bay and Pell Bridge.

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

Friday, November 11, 2022
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The U.S. Naval War College will be closed November 11th, 2022 to observe the Veteran's Day holiday.