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

Wednesday, June 19, 2024
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The U.S. Naval War College will be closed June 19th, 2024 to observe the Juneteenth holiday.

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U.S. Naval War College Graduation

Friday, June 14, 2024
10:00 a.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.

The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) hosts Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro’s Current Strategy Forum (CSF) from June 13 – 14, 2023 on board Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island.

Current Strategy Forum

Tuesday, June 11-12, 2024
8:00 a.m.
Hybrid Event

The Current Strategy Forum was first held at U.S. Naval War College in May 1949. Their purpose was to bring together a small number of prominent civilian and military guests to discuss future U.S. strategy with senior officers attending the college.

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National Security Decision Making Course Ends

Friday, May 31, 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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Joint Maritime Operations Course Ends

Friday, May 31, 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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2024 Cyber & Innovation Policy Institute Summer Workshop

Wednesday, May 29-31, 2024
8:00 a.m.
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841

The Cyber & Innovation Policy Institute (CIPI) Summer Workshop brings together a small group of dedicated academics, practitioners, and government officials for high impact writing and wargaming about information environments and military innovation.

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 Memorial Day Holiday

Monday, May 27, 2024
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The U.S. Naval War College will be closedMay 27th, 2024 to observe the Memorial Day holiday.

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Issues in National Security: "WWII: D-Day"

Tuesday, May 21, 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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6th Annual Alexander C. Cushing International Law Conference

Tuesday, May 14-16, 2024
8:00 a.m.
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The Stockton Center for International Law is pleased to announce its 6th Annual Alexander C. Cushing International Law Conference, “Multi-Domain Operations in the Indo-Pacific and International Law," May 14-16, 2024.