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 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday

Monday, January 20, 2025
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The U.S. Naval War College will be closed January 20th, 2025 to observe the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday.

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Issues in National Security: "Geopolitics, Cold War Lessons and The Way Forward"

Tuesday, January 28, 2025
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: "China’s Naval Expansion"

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
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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Theater Security Decision Making Course Ends

Thursday, February 13, 2025
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 7th, 2024 and concludes on February 13th, 2025. Please follow health and safety guidelines and refer to the orientation material for more guidance.

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

Monday, February 17, 2025
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The U.S. Naval War College will be closed February 17th, 2025 to observe the President's Day holiday.

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Joint Maritime Operations Course Begins

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
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 18th, 2025 and concludes on May 30th, 2025. Please follow health and safety guidelines and refer to the orientation material for more guidance.

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Issues in National Security: "Wargaming at NWC Since 1887"

Tuesday, February 25, 2025
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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Strategy & Policy Course Ends

Wednesday, February 26, 2025
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.

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National Security Decision Making Course Begins

Thursday, February 27, 2025
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 27th, 20245and concludes on May 30th, 2025. 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 05, 2025
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.