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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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.

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Navy Band Northeast Holiday Concert 2024

Sunday, December 08, 2024
3:00 p.m.
Spruance Auditorium, U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841

Navy Band Northeast will perform their holiday concert in Spruance auditorium.

U.S. Naval War College Army/Navy Flag Football Game

Annual Naval War College Army-Navy Flag Football Game

Friday, December 06, 2024
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. 6.

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

Thursday, November 28, 2024
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The U.S. Naval War College will be closed November 28th, 2024 to observe the Thanksgiving holiday.

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U.S. Naval War College Graduation

Wednesday, November 13, 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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Strategy & Policy Course Begins

Tuesday, November 12, 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 12th, 2024 and concludes on February 26th, 2025. Please follow health and safety guidelines and refer to the orientation material for more guidance.

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

Monday, November 11, 2024
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The U.S. Naval War College will be closed November 11th, 2024 to observe the Veteran's Day holiday.

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Joint Military Operations Course Ends

Friday, November 08, 2024
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The Joint Military Operations course at the U.S. Naval War College begins on August 8th, 2024 and concludes on November 8th, 2024. Please follow health and safety guidelines and refer to the orientation material for more guidance.