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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Issues in National Security: "Space/National Security"

Tuesday, November 09, 2021
4:30 p.m.
Pringle Auditorium, U.S Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, Rhode Island 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 Graduation

Tuesday, November 09, 2021
12:00 p.m.
Spruance Auditorium

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 & War Course Begins

Monday, November 08, 2021
U.S. Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island

The Strategy & War course at the U.S. Naval War College begins on November 8th, 2021 and concludes on February 24th, 2022. Please follow health and safety guidelines and refer to the orientation material for more guidance.

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International Maritime Staff Operators Course Class 21-02 Graduation

Friday, November 05, 2021
8:30 a.m.
Naval War College Museum, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841

The International Maritime Staff Operators Course will graduate 14 international officers from the 21-02 class and host an "Awards of Certificates" and reception at the Naval War College Museum on Friday, November 5, 2021.

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Joint Military Operations Course Ends

Friday, November 05, 2021
U.S. Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island

The Joint Military Operations course at the U.S. Naval War College begins on August 6th, 2021 and concludes on November 5th, 2021. Please follow health and safety guidelines and refer to the orientation material for more guidance.

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Winter Electives Fair

Thursday, November 04, 2021
12:00 p.m.
Virtual Event

Our electives program at the U.S. Naval War College provides the opportunity for students to explore subjects not in the core curriculum, enhance their regional expertise or examine core subjects in greater detail.

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Theater Security Decision Making Course Ends

Thursday, November 04, 2021
U.S. Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island

The Theater Security Decision Making course at the U.S. Naval War College begins on August 6th, 2021 and concludes on November 4th, 2021. Please follow health and safety guidelines and refer to the orientation material for more guidance.

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New Student Orientation

Wednesday, November 03-05, 2021
8:00 a.m.
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

New student orientation is a multi-day event designed to prepare you for your upcoming U.S. Naval War College experience and give you the information you will need to be ready when classes begin.

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Human Security in the Maritime Environment

Thursday, October 28-29, 2021
8:30 a.m.
Virtual Event

This conference examines the human security construct as applied to the strategic maritime environment, with a focus on its implications for future roles, missions, and capabilities of national sea services.