Leadership and Staff

Executive Team

VADM Peter H. Daly, USN (Ret.) VADM Peter H. Daly, USN (Ret.) Chief Executive Officer Executive Staff Peter Daly is the Chief Executive Officer of the United States Naval Institute (USNI – www.usni.org), one of the most respected professional associations in the United States. Comprising almost 50,000 members, the Institute has served for 138 years as an independent forum that fosters an increased understanding of the sea services and their enduring contributions the to the Nation. Prior to accepting the CEO post in 2011, Vice Admiral Daly served as Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff, U.S. Fleet Forces Command. His Navy career, spanning more than 30 years, includes command of the destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59); Commander, Destroyer Squadron 31; and Commander, Carrier Strike Group 11 – Nimitz Strike Group. During each of these commands, he deployed to the 5th and 7th Fleet Areas of Responsibility – participating in Operation Desert Strike in 1996 in Russell and as Sea Combat Commander for the Lincoln Battle Group in the Gulf immediately after the attack on USS Cole in 2000. As Nimitz Strike Group Commander in 2005, he led Task Forces 50, 152 and 58 in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom and maritime intercept operations in the Arabian Gulf. Shore assignments include executive assistant and program analyst, J-8, Joint Staff; executive assistant to the Commander, Pacific Fleet; and executive assistant to the Commander, U.S. Pacific Command. As a flag officer, he served as Deputy for Resources and Acquisition (J-8) Joint Staff; Senior Military Assistant to the Secretary of the Navy; and as Deputy N3/N5 (Operations, Plans and Strategy) in the Navy Staff. Peter Daly is a Life Member of the Naval Institute, a former member of the Institute’s Board of Directors and Editorial Board, a participant in the Institute’s seminars, and a contributor to the Proceedings. He is a native of Chicago, a graduate of the College of Holy Cross (A.B. Economics), receiving a regular commission through the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps program. He holds a Master’s degree in Operations Analysis from the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California.	Robert G. Johnson Robert G. Johnson Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer Executive Staff Bob Johnson is the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the United States Naval Institute. In his dual leadership capacity, Bob oversees day to day operations of the Institute as well as ensuring its financial integrity. He joined the Naval Institute in 2005 after a long career with the Franklin Mint – a collectables company in Media, Pennsylvania. During his last five years with the firm, Bob served as its Corporate Controller. In that capacity, he oversaw financial affairs at Franklin Mint operations in the United States, Europe, Australia and the Far East. After graduation from the University of Delaware, where he studied accounting, Bob earned a Masters of Business Administration degree from Widener University.	William M. Miller, III William M. Miller, III Publisher Executive Staff Bill Miller is the publisher of all books, periodical and Internet-distributed products of the United States Naval Institute. He began work as USNI Publisher during 2006. A graduate of the University of Maryland, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business and journalism, Bill served during the 1980s as Associate Publisher of the weekly journal Science – the highly respected worldwide publication of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He was also co-founder and Publisher of The Journal of NIH Research, and a founding partner in Medical Programs Incorporated. As CEO of Homebuyer Publications during the 1990s, Bill steered the growth of the company's consumer magazines, trade shows, seminar series, book sales and institute. Prior to his work as a magazine publisher, he held a variety of positions in the newspaper industry, on staff with several local newspaper firms and The Wall Street Journal.	A. Denis Clift A. Denis Clift Vice President for Planning and Operations Executive Staff Denis Clift is the Vice President for Planning and Operations of the United States Naval Institute. The U.S. Naval Institute (USNI – www.usni.org) is one of the oldest professional military associations in the United States. Since 1873, USNI – with 50,000 members worldwide – has nurtured creative thinkers who responsibly raise their voices on matters relating to national defense. Mr. Clift's charter and goal are to help ensure that the Institute has the resources required to advance the nation's understanding of the importance of a strong defense, the enduring role of sea power – the Navy and the sea services – in that defense, and the nation's obligation to the men and women of the all-volunteer force who provide that defense. Mr. Clift is a former naval officer, veteran of two Antarctic expeditions, and from 1963-1966 was Editor of the United States Naval Institute Proceedings. He is President Emeritus of the National Defense Intelligence College, which he led from 1994 to 2009. He has served in military and civilian capacities in the administrations of 11 successive presidents, including 13 years in the Executive Office of the President and the White House. From 1974-1977, he was the senior member of the NSC staff for the Soviet Union and Europe. From 1977-1981, he was the National Security Adviser to the Vice President of the United States. From 1991-1994, he was Chief of Staff, Defense Intelligence Agency. He has also served as a Commissioner on the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and as a Presidential Commissioner on the US-Russia Joint Commission on POW/MIA. He is a graduate of Stanford University and the University of London's London School of Economics. His U.S. and foreign awards include honorary degrees and decorations, to include the U.S. Presidential Ranks of Distinguished and Meritorious Executive, the Defense and Coast Guard Distinguished Public Service Medals, and the Romanian National Order of Merit with Rank of Knight. He is the author of several books, both fiction and non-fiction, and is co-author of The Oxford Handbook of National Security Intelligence, Oxford University Press 2010.
Kirk McAlexander Kirk McAlexander Executive Vice President for Development Executive Staff Kirk McAlexander leads the Naval Institute’s work in private giving and long-term gift planning. This work embraces gifts from individuals, companies, and philanthropic foundations. It aims to secure USNI’s financial future and encourage more and more people to see USNI as a great place for advancing their philanthropic goals. Kirk has led such work at Johns Hopkins, the national Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), the Menninger Foundation, and the National Federation of Independent Business. For several years, he ran his own consulting firm, which managed fundraising campaigns for military and business nonprofits. He has much experience orienting and training volunteer leadership, mentoring staff, and strengthening nonprofit brands. He is a graduate of the University of Kansas and the Johns Hopkins University and a published author and speaker on philanthropic subjects.	CAPT W. Scott Gureck, USN (Ret) CAPT W. Scott Gureck, USN (Ret) Executive Vice President, Marketing & Membership Executive Staff Prior to joining USNI, Gureck served over 23 years in the United States Navy, retiring with the rank of Captain. Most recently, Captain Gureck was Director of Public Affairs for Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet – the largest naval fleet in the world. Prior to that, Gureck was handpicked as the startup Director of the Navy Office of Community Outreach (NAVCO), the national headquarters tasked to coordinate and align Navy image, awareness and branding efforts. Other assignments include Director of Public Affairs for Commander, U.S. Seventh Fleet; Chief of Publishing at the Naval Media Center; Account Manager at U.S. European Command; Public Affairs Officer, USS Independence (CV 62); and National News Desk Action Officer at the Navy Office of Information (CHINFO). Prior to becoming a Navy Public Affairs Officer, Gureck was a designated Naval Flight Officer/Electronic Countermeasures Officer qualified in the EA-6B Prowler carrier-based electronic attack aircraft, in which he logged over 150 arrested landings. Captain Gureck holds a Master of Business Administration (Summa Cum Laude) from the F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business at Babson College; a Master of Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies (With Distinction) from the U.S. Naval War College; and a Bachelor of Science from the U.S. Naval Academy. Captain Gureck is President of the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 1986, and sons Bill and Brian are both members of the Naval Academy Class of 2013.	Rick Russell Rick Russell Director, Naval Institute Press Executive Staff Rick Russell is director of the Naval Institute Press, the book publishing arm of the United States Naval Institute. Since 1873, USNI has nurtured creative thinkers who responsibly raise their voices on matters relating to national defense. Responsible for overseeing all facets of the Institute's book publishing, Rick sets the Press' editorial vision and oversees its annual publication of some 80 titles focused on naval and military affairs, intelligence issues and military history. Prior to assuming his present post in 2007, Rick served as associate publisher at Potomac Books, formerly Brassey's, Inc. From 1989 to 1999, he worked as a historian in the contemporary history branch of the Naval Historical Center, the U. S. Navy's official history program. In 1997, he published Project HULA: Secret Soviet-American Cooperation in the War against Japan. The book was a product of several years' liaison with Russian naval officers, historians and archivists. Rick's articles and reviews have appeared in a number of U. S. and Russian publications to include Proceedings, Naval History, and Morskoi Sbornik. A former veterans benefits counselor and assistant department head with the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Rick is himself a veteran, having served in both the U. S. Army and Army National Guard. A native of Pennsylvania, Rick earned two degrees at Penn State University, one a Master of Arts in History and went on to additional studies at Georgetown University. He presently resides in northern Virginia with his wife and two children.	Paul Merzlak Paul Merzlak Editor-in Chief of Proceedings Executive Staff Paul Merzlak is Editor-in-Chief of Proceedings. Published continuously since 1874, Proceedings is the flagship publication of the U. S. Naval Institute. Paul joined the Institute staff in April 2005, working first as a senior editor for Proceedings and the magazine Naval History, then as Proceedings managing editor. He assumed his present post in 2009. A graduate with honors in political science from the University of Pittsburgh, Paul earned a Master's Degree in History from the University of Northern Colorado. In 1999, while an assistant professor at the U. S. Air Force Academy, he was chosen as a Fellow of the National Endowment for the Humanities – one of 25 university educators selected for the honor. Paul served 10 years in the U. S. Air Force: first as a Peacekeeper ICBM combat crew commander, instructor, and flight commander; later, on faculty at the U. S. Air Force Academy, where he taught modern European, military, and naval history – and co-edited The Officer's Companion to Military History, issued to thousands of Academy cadets. After military service, Paul joined Brassey's, Inc. (now Potomac Books) in Dulles, Virginia, as an acquisition editor for military history and biography. There, he launched three book series: Issues in Twenty-first Century Warfare, Cornerstones of Military History, and Military Profiles.
Richard Latture Richard Latture Editor-in Chief of Naval History Executive Staff Richard Latture is Editor-in-Chief of Naval History, a magazine well-regarded by both academic historians and history enthusiasts – and published bi-monthly by the U. S. Naval Institute. Richard joined the Institute staff in his present post during 2005. Interested in history very early in life, Richard majored in the subject as an undergraduate at Washington and Lee University, then went on to earn a Master of Arts degree in history at the University of Virginia. Upon completion of graduate studies, he joined the staff of the national newspaper USA Today – working for 12 years as a researcher, reporter, and editor. Before assuming his present post, Richard spent seven years editing MHQ: The Quarterly Journal of Military History, America's Civil War and a number of other periodicals published by Primedia History Group.

Board of Directors

2013 U.S. Naval Institute Election »

LCDR Claude G. Berube, USNR LCDR Claude G. Berube, USNR Chairman, USNI Editorial Board Board of Directors Instructor, U.S. Naval Academy; Interim Director, U.S. Naval Academy Museum Lieutenant Commander Claude Berube, USNR, earned his B.A. in History and Soviet Studies, an M.A. in History from Northeastern University and a Master’s in National Security from the Naval War College. He is currently writing his doctoral dissertation, under the direction of Dr. Williamson Murray, in military history with a focus on naval transformation during the Jacksonian era. He has worked for two U.S. Senators on Capitol Hill and as a civilian for the Office of Naval Intelligence. As a Navy Reserve officer he has been mobilized several times. He served aboard USS BUNKER HILL (CG 52) with Expeditionary Strike Group 5 during its deployment to the Middle East in 2004-05, which included humanitarian relief operations in Sumatra immediately after the tsunami disaster, maritime interception operations in the Arabian Sea, and anti-piracy off the Horn of Africa. Since 2005 he has taught at the United States Naval Academy where his courses have included American Government, Naval History, Intelligence & National Security, Terrorism, Maritime Security Challenges, and Emergent Naval Warfare. In 2010, he was a Visiting Fellow for Maritime Studies at the Heritage Foundation. He has been a guest speaker at several institutions and has been interviewed on radio and television programs such as Voice of America, the BBC and on C-SPAN’s BookTV. He is the co-author of two books (“A Call to the Sea: Captain Charles Stewart of the USS Constitution” and “Congress: Games & Strategies, 3^rd and 4^th eds), the co-editor of a forthcoming book on maritime security, and the author of over thirty articles that have appeared in Naval History, Naval Institute Proceedings, Jane’s Intelligence Review, the Washington Times, the Journal of International Peacekeeping Operations, Vietnam Magazine, Forbes.com, Small Wars Journal, and other publications. He currently serves as the Chairman of the U.S. Naval Institute’s Editorial Board. Lieutenant Commander Berube’s military decorations include the Navy Commendation Medal with one gold star, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, and other decorations and unit awards.	RADM Daniel R. Bowler, USN (Ret.) RADM Daniel R. Bowler, USN (Ret.) President, The Whitehall Group, LLC Board of Directors Rear Admiral Bowler is a 1970 U.S. Naval Academy graduate and served in the Navy nearly 33 years as a surface warfare officer. He commanded the USS Leftwich (DD-984), USS Chosin (CG-65), COMCRUDESGRU FIVE, and the National War College. Following retirement, from 2003 to 2009 he worked for Lockheed Martin Corporation’s Washington Operations office as the Vice President for Naval Systems. He served on the Naval Studies Board in 2006–7. He was an Associate Member of the Naval Research Advisory Committee from 2008 to 2010. In 2009 he established The Whitehall Group, LLC, a defense consulting company. Rear Admiral Bowler served on the Naval Institute’s Editorial Board from 1996 to 1998. He is a former contributor to Proceedings and has been a member of the Institute since 1970.	VADM Nancy E. Brown, USN (Ret.) VADM Nancy E. Brown, USN (Ret.) Board of Directors Vice Admiral Brown retired as Director, Command, Control, Communications and Computer Systems, The Joint Staff on 1 October 2009. She has served as an Outside Director of Systematic Software, is on the Armed Forces and Electronics Association Executive Committee, the Board of Advisors Enlightened, Inc., The Edge Innovation Center, Kingfisher Systems, Inc. and is currently the Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of the U.S. Naval Institute. Highlights of her career include Command of the Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station Cutler, ME, and Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Atlantic, Norfolk. She served on the NSC staff at the White House and was Deputy Director, White House Military Office. In 2004 she deployed to Iraq, becoming the first Multi- National Force–Iraq C6. Returning in April 2005 she was assigned as the J6 for both North American Aerospace Defense Command and United States Northern Command.	VADM Peter H. Daly, USN (Ret.) VADM Peter H. Daly, USN (Ret.) Chief Executive Officer Board of Directors Peter Daly is the Chief Executive Officer of the United States Naval Institute (USNI – www.usni.org), one of the most respected professional associations in the United States. Comprising almost 50,000 members, the Institute has served for 138 years as an independent forum that fosters an increased understanding of the sea services and their enduring contributions the to the Nation. Prior to accepting the CEO post in 2011, Vice Admiral Daly served as Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff, U.S. Fleet Forces Command. His Navy career, spanning more than 30 years, includes command of the destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59); Commander, Destroyer Squadron 31; and Commander, Carrier Strike Group 11 – Nimitz Strike Group. During each of these commands, he deployed to the 5th and 7th Fleet Areas of Responsibility – participating in Operation Desert Strike in 1996 in Russell and as Sea Combat Commander for the Lincoln Battle Group in the Gulf immediately after the attack on USS Cole in 2000. As Nimitz Strike Group Commander in 2005, he led Task Forces 50, 152 and 58 in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom and maritime intercept operations in the Arabian Gulf. Shore assignments include executive assistant and program analyst, J-8, Joint Staff; executive assistant to the Commander, Pacific Fleet; and executive assistant to the Commander, U.S. Pacific Command. As a flag officer, he served as Deputy for Resources and Acquisition (J-8) Joint Staff; Senior Military Assistant to the Secretary of the Navy; and as Deputy N3/N5 (Operations, Plans and Strategy) in the Navy Staff. Peter Daly is a Life Member of the Naval Institute, a former member of the Institute’s Board of Directors and Editorial Board, a participant in the Institute’s seminars, and a contributor to the Proceedings. He is a native of Chicago, a graduate of the College of Holy Cross (A.B. Economics), receiving a regular commission through the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps program. He holds a Master’s degree in Operations Analysis from the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California.
VADM Dirk J. Debbink, USNR (Ret.) VADM Dirk J. Debbink, USNR (Ret.) Board of Directors Vice Admiral Debbink served as the 12th Chief of Navy Reserve in Washington, DC, from July 2008 to August 2012 prior to his retirement on 30 September 2012. His service as a surface warfare officer included approximately 11 years active duty and 24 years of drilling reserve duty. In his civilian capacity, he is Chairman & CEO of MSI General Corporation in Oconomowoc, WI. The company is a medium-size design/build general contractor specializing in new construction and renovation of industrial, retail, commercial and institutional buildings throughout southeast Wisconsin. He also serves on the board of directors of Cincinnati Financial Corporation of Cincinnati, OH. Vice Admiral Debbink earned his BS in Systems Engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1977 and his MBA from the University of Chicago in 1990. He holds his registered Professional Engineer and Real Estate Broker licenses in the state of Wisconsin.	LtGen Wallace "Chip" Gregson, USMC (Ret.) LtGen Wallace "Chip" Gregson, USMC (Ret.) Senior Advisor, Avascent International Board of Directors Lieutenant General Gregson most recently served as Assistant Secretary of Defense, Asian and Pacific Security Affairs from May 2009 to April 2011. From 2003 to 2005, he was Commanding General of Marine Corps Forces Pacific and Marine Corps Forces Central Command, where he led and managed more than 70,000 Marines and Sailors in the Middle East, Afghanistan, East Africa, Asia, and the United States. From 2001 to 2003 he served as Commanding General III Marine Expeditionary Force and all Marine Corps forces in Japan. Prior to his time in Japan he was Director of Asia- Pacific Policy in the Office of the Secretary of Defense from 1998 to 2000. He is a 1968 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, an infantry officer with service in Vietnam, and a member of the Naval Institute Board and Editorial Board from 1997 to 2000.	CAPT Karl M. Hasslinger, USN (Ret.) CAPT Karl M. Hasslinger, USN (Ret.) Director, General Dynamics Board of Directors Karl M. Hasslinger is Electric Boat’s Director of Washington Operations and is responsible for strategic analysis, government relations, business development, and ballistic-missile defense activities. He joined the company in September 2002 following a 26-year career in the U.S. Navy. A former submarine officer, Hasslinger commanded the USS Hammerhead (SSN-663) before moving to a series of defense strategy billets. He served as a Fellow on the Chief of Naval Operations Strategic Studies Group, as the Strategic Planning Assistant to the Director of Submarine Warfare on the Chief of Naval Operations staff, and as a Military Assistant in the Office of Secretary of Defense—Net Assessment. Hasslinger is a 1975 graduate of Marquette University, where he earned a BS in electrical engineering. He is also a graduate of the U.S. Naval War College, where he earned a master of science in national security and strategic studies, graduating with highest distinction.	Dr. J. P. “Jack” London, CAPT USNR (Ret.) Dr. J. P. “Jack” London, CAPT USNR (Ret.) Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board, CACI International, Inc. Board of Directors Dr. London is Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board of CACI International Inc, a $3.8-billion information technology corporation (NYSE: CACI) in its 51st year of operations (www.caci.com). Under his leadership, CACI has grown from a 50-person consulting firm to become a worldwide corporation (14,500+ employees/100+offices). Dr. London joined CACI in 1972: President/CEO 1984–2007, Chairman 1990 (board member since ’81). Graduate U.S. Naval Academy (’59), U.S. Naval Postgraduate School (’67). Doctorate “with distinction” George Washington University (’71). Twenty-four years USN (active/reserve), naval aviator, aeronautical engineering duty officer, retired captain (’83). Cuban Missile Crisis (’62). Aide to Admiral Jackson D. Arnold, Chief Naval Material, Vietnam War (’69–’71). C.O. NAVAIRSYSCOM Units (’82). Awards include: U.S. Navy League’s (National) Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Award (’07); Washington, D.C. Business “Hall of Fame” (inducted ’10); USN Postgraduate School “Hall of Fame” (inducted ’11). Boards: U.S. Naval Institute; Navy Memorial Foundation; Naval Historical Foundation; others, charities.
CAPT David M. McFarland, USN CAPT David M. McFarland, USN Senior Military Assistant, Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/CFO Board of Directors Captain McFarland enlisted in the Navy in 1982. Commissioned through the NROTC program, he holds degrees in nuclear engineering and national security and strategic studies. At sea, he served as a division officer in the USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67) and USS Laboon (DDG-58); a department head in the USS Mobile Bay (CG-53); executive officer in the USS Bulkeley (DDG-84); and commanded the USS Laboon (DDG-58). Ashore, he served in the Navy Programming Division (N80), on the Joint Staff in the Program Budget Analysis Division (PBAD), in the Office of the Secretary of Defense as Military Assistant to the Executive Secretary, and as Senior Military Assistant to the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/CFO. He currently serves in Surface Warfare Division (N86). Captain McFarland currently serves on the Naval Institute Board of Directors, has served on the Naval Institute Editorial Board, and on the Board of Directors for The Alexandria/Arlington Coalition for the Homeless (AACH).	MCPOCG Vincent W. Patton, USCG (Ret.) MCPOCG Vincent W. Patton, USCG (Ret.) Vice President for Homeland Security Programs, AFCEA Board of Directors Dr. Vince Patton served as the 8th Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard from May 1998 until his retirement from more than 30 years of active service in November 2002. In this position he was the senior enlisted advisor to the Commandant of the Coast Guard. His numerous military awards include the Distinguished Service Medal. He holds the unique distinction of earning his doctorate of education degree from American University, Washington, DC, while on active duty. From 2004–2009, he served as a member of the USNI Editorial Board, and as chairman 2007–2009. He is currently employed as Vice President for Homeland Security Programs with the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) International, headquartered in Fairfax, VA. In addition he is a member of the board of visitors for the National Intelligence University, and also an ordained minister.	CAPT Gordan Van Hook, USN (Ret.) CAPT Gordan Van Hook, USN (Ret.) Senior Director for Innovation and Concept Develeopment, Maersk Line, Ltd Board of Directors Gordan Van Hook currently advises U.S. maritime services on commercial best practices and innovation in energy efficiency, sustainment, sea basing, commercial ship conversions, maritime security, and counter-piracy. In 2009 he led the Maersk crisis-action team in Mombasa, Kenya, for the Maersk Alabama incident. A 29-year Navy veteran, he served afloat in destroyers and frigates. He was awarded the Bronze Star with “V” for actions to save USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG-58) after she was mined in the Persian Gulf. He commanded the USS O’Bannon (DD-987) and Destroyer Squadron 23, serving as Sea Combat Commander for the USS Nimitz (CVN-68) Strike Group. In his final job in the Navy he served as the Executive Director of the CNO Executive Panel. He has master’s degrees in information systems from the Naval Postgraduate School and national security strategy from the Naval War College.	Advisor: RADM William F. Moran, USN Advisor: RADM William F. Moran, USN Head, Maritime Aviation Programs Board of Directors Rear Admiral Moran was born and raised in New York State. He is a graduate of Valley Central High School and holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Naval Academy (1981) and a master's degree from the National War College (2006). Moran's operational Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft (MPRA) tours span all four MPR sites including his first in Patrol Squadron 44, Brunswick, Maine; department head, Patrol Squadron 45, Jacksonville, Fla.; command of Patrol Squadron 46, Whidbey Island, Wash., and command of Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 2, Hawaii. He has deployed to Sigonella, Sicily; Rota, Spain; Lajes Azores; Keflavik, Iceland; Misawa, Japan; Diego Garcia; Masirah, Oman; Bahrain; and numerous detachments around the world. His other operational tours include flag lieutenant and Battle Group tactical watch officer for commander, Carrier Group 6, Mayport, Fla., completing a Mediterranean deployment aboard USS Forrestal and a subsequent deployment to the Caribbean aboard numerous cruisers as part of the first deployed staff in support of Counter Narcotics Operations. He has served extensively as an instructor pilot in multiple operational tours and two tours with Patrol Squadron 30, the Fleet Replacement Squadron. Moran's shore assignments include: Patrol Wing 11, Jacksonville, Fla., as safety officer and assistant maintenance officer; the Bureau of Naval Personnel, Washington, as assistant Washington placement officer and assistant flag officer detailer; deputy executive assistant and executive assistant to commander, U.S. Pacific Command, Camp Smith, Hawaii, from July 2000 to July 2003; deputy director, Navy staff from July 2006 until June 2007 and as executive assistant to the chief of Naval Operations from June 2007 until August 2008. Upon selection to flag rank, Moran assumed duties as commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Group in August 2008. Currently, Moran serves as head, Maritime Aviation Programs on the staff of the chief of Naval Operations (CNO). In this capacity, Moran assists the director of Air Warfare (OPNAV N88) in the development, programming, and budgeting of warfighting requirements underpinning all training, maritime, and maintenance programs.
Advisor: RDML Cari B. Thomas, USCG Advisor: RDML Cari B. Thomas, USCG Director of Response Policy Board of Directors Rear Admiral Thomas assumed her current position as Director of Response Policy (CG-53) in July 2010, where she oversees the development of strategic response doctrine and policy guidance for all Coast Guard forces. These policies encompass seven of the eleven operational maritime missions in the areas of law enforcement, search and rescue, counterterrorism and defense operations, oil spill response, incident management and preparedness, and contingency exercise programs. A 1984 graduate of the U. S. Coast Guard Academy, Rear Admiral Thomas served in cutters VIGOROUS, ALIANT, and commanded MANITOU. Additionally, other operational assignments included Group-Air Station Atlantic City and as plankowner and Commander, Sector Miami, Response Operations. Highlights of these assignments included Operation Wagonwheel, T/S MEGA BORG fire and oil spill, Operations Able Vigil and Uphold Democracy, Operation Safe Catch, CHALK’s aircraft crash, and numerous hurricane responses and national security special events; she earned certification as a Type II Incident Commander in 2006. Rear Admiral Thomas also served in the Enlisted Personnel Division of the Personnel Command, as a Program Reviewer at Headquarters, the Executive Assistant to the Atlantic Area, Fifth District and Maritime Defense Zone Atlantic Commanders and the Atlantic Area Resource Director. Most recently, she was the Commanding Officer, Training Center Cape May, the only enlisted accession source for the Coast Guard. Extending her expertise in leading new Department of Homeland Security response regimes, she served two years as the Chief of Staff to Principal Federal Official (PFO), Northeast Region and as the predesignated Deputy PFO, Florida. Rear Admiral Thomas is a member of Capstone 2010-02, and Joint Maritime Component Commander Course 2011-01. Rear Admiral Thomas graduated with distinction from the Naval War College with a Masters of Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies. She also holds a Master of Science in Educational Leadership from Troy State University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the Coast Guard Academy. She served on the Board of Directors for the Academy Alumni Association, and participated in various Coast Guard studies, including Project Kimball, Academy Task Force and as co-lead for the Force Readiness Command design team. Her awards include five Meritorious Service Medals, a Joint Service Commendation Medal, and four Coast Guard Commendation Medals among many other personal, unit and campaign awards. She earned permanent cutterman status in 1994.	Advisor: MajGen Robert S. Walsh, USMC Advisor: MajGen Robert S. Walsh, USMC Deputy Commanding General, Marine Corps Combat Development Command Board of Directors Major General Walsh entered the United States Naval Academy in July 1975 and after graduation was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in May 1979 and subsequently ordered to The Basic School at Quantico, VA. After The Basic School he was assigned to the 1st Marine Division where he served as a rifle platoon commander with Company B, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines. In May 1980 he reported to Pensacola, FL for flight training. He was designated a Naval Aviator in October 1981 and subsequently assigned to VT-26 at NAS Chase Field, TX as a Selectively Retained Graduate. While assigned to VT-26 he served as the NATOPS Officer and Airframes Officer. He reported to VMFAT-101 in March 1983 to undergo training in the F-4 Phantom. Upon completion of the F-4 training syllabus he was ordered to VMFA-115 at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, SC in November 1983. While in VMFA-115, he served as the Flight Officer, Logistics Officer, Airframes Officer and Powerplants Officer. He attended the U.S. Navy Fighter Weapons School in April 1986. During this tour he transitioned to the F/A-18 Hornet at NAS Lemoore, CA and made two deployments to Europe and Turkey participating in NATO exercises. In January 1987 he was assigned to the U.S. Navy Fighter Weapons School at NAS Miramar, CA as a flight instructor where he served until December 1989. At TOPGUN he served as the F/A-18 Tactics and Readiness Officer, Staff Training and Standardization Officer, and Safety Officer. He participated in numerous working groups for tactics development within the Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force He returned to MCAS Beaufort, SC in January 1990 and was assigned to VMFA-251 where he served as the Administration Officer, Maintenance Officer and Operations Officer. While assigned to VMFA-251 he made two WESTPAC deployments and was selected as the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing Aviator of the Year for 1993. In July 1993, he reported to the 9th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division at Camp Hansen, Okinawa where he served as the Air Officer. He attended the Air Command and Staff College at Maxwell AFB from 1994-1995. He reported to Headquarters, U.S. European Command, Stuttgart, Germany in July 1995 where he served as the Chief, Resources Branch, Strategy Division, Plans and Policy Directorate. In August 1998, he returned to MCAS Beaufort, SC for his third tour of duty in Marine Aircraft Group 31. While assigned to MAG-31 he served as the Commanding Officer of VMFA-115 from December 1998 to December 2000. During his time in command, the Silver Eagles deployed to both the European and Western Pacific Theaters. He graduated from the National War College in Washington D.C. in June 2002 with a Master of Science degree in National Security Strategy and was assigned to the Aviation Department, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, Washington D.C., where he served as both the Branch Head and Assistant Branch Head of the Aviation Plans, Programs, Doctrine, Joint Matters and Budget Branch (APP). After his Headquarters tour, Major General Walsh returned to Beaufort, SC and served as the Commanding Officer of Marine Aircraft Group 31 from June 2004 to May 2006. He returned to Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, where he served as the Assistant Deputy Commandant for Aviation. In May 2008, Major General Walsh became the Commanding General of the 2d Marine Aircraft Wing. In November 2008 he deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom 09 as the Commanding General of the 2d Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward). Upon returning he assumed the role as the Assistant Wing Commander. In August 2010 he assumed the duties as the Dirctor of Operations, United States Northern Command until detaching during June 2012 to assume his current duties as the Deputy Commanding General, Marine Corps Combat Development Command.

Editorial Board

2013 U.S. Naval Institute Election »

LCDR Benjamin "BJ" Armstrong, USN

LCDR Benjamin "BJ" Armstrong, USN

Editorial Board

Lieutenant Commander Armstrong is a naval aviator and helicopter pilot who has served as an HH-46D search & rescue and special warfare pilot, an advanced flight instructor, and as the officer-in-charge of an MH-60S Armed Helo Detachment deployed in 2011–12 with the USS Bataan (LHD-5) and 22d MEU. He has also served on board ship and holds OOD and CDO (under way) designations. He is currently serving in the Navy Secretariat. Lieutenant Commander Armstrong holds an MA in military history from Norwich University and is a research student pursuing his MPhil/PhD in the Department of War Studies at King’s College, London. He has published widely on naval irregular warfare, strategy, and naval education & training. His articles have appeared in Proceedings, Naval History, and the USNI Blog. He has also published numerous articles in the Naval War College Review and Infinity Journal. He currently serves as the book review/contributing editor with Rotor Review, the journal of The Naval Helicopter Association.
LCDR Claude G. Berube, USNR

LCDR Claude G. Berube, USNR

Chairman, USNI Editorial Board

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Instructor, U.S. Naval Academy; Interim Director, U.S. Naval Academy Museum

Lieutenant Commander Claude Berube, USNR, earned his B.A. in History and Soviet Studies, an M.A. in History from Northeastern University and a Master’s in National Security from the Naval War College. He is currently writing his doctoral dissertation, under the direction of Dr. Williamson Murray, in military history with a focus on naval transformation during the Jacksonian era.

He has worked for two U.S. Senators on Capitol Hill and as a civilian for the Office of Naval Intelligence. As a Navy Reserve officer he has been mobilized several times. He served aboard USS BUNKER HILL (CG 52) with Expeditionary Strike Group 5 during its deployment to the Middle East in 2004-05, which included humanitarian relief operations in Sumatra immediately after the tsunami disaster, maritime interception operations in the Arabian Sea, and anti-piracy off the Horn of Africa. Since 2005 he has taught at the United States Naval Academy where his courses have included American Government, Naval History, Intelligence & National Security, Terrorism, Maritime Security Challenges, and Emergent Naval Warfare. In 2010, he was a Visiting Fellow for Maritime Studies at the Heritage Foundation. He has been a guest speaker at several institutions and has been interviewed on radio and television programs such as Voice of America, the BBC and on C-SPAN’s BookTV.

He is the co-author of two books (“A Call to the Sea: Captain Charles Stewart of the USS Constitution” and “Congress: Games & Strategies, 3^rd and 4^th eds), the co-editor of a forthcoming book on maritime security, and the author of over thirty articles that have appeared in Naval History, Naval Institute Proceedings, Jane’s Intelligence Review, the Washington Times, the Journal of International Peacekeeping Operations, Vietnam Magazine, Forbes.com, Small Wars Journal, and other publications. He currently serves as the Chairman of the U.S. Naval Institute’s Editorial Board.

Lieutenant Commander Berube’s military decorations include the Navy Commendation Medal with one gold star, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, and other decorations and unit awards.
CDR Anthony J. "Tony" Ceraolo, USCG

CDR Anthony J. "Tony" Ceraolo, USCG

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Commander Ceraolo is the Director for Maritime Security and Director for Arctic Region Policy on the National Security Staff at the White House. He has 18-plus years of experience in maritime safety and security operations, with emphasis on maritime law enforcement, and search and rescue. His prior service includes command of two Coast Guard cutters; an 82-foot patrol boat in Santa Barbara, California; and a 140-foot domestic icebreaking vessel on the Great Lakes. He also served as senior military adviser, and as policy assistant for maritime affairs and intelligence, security, and emergency response to the Secretary of Transportation from 2006 to 2008. Most recently, Commander Ceraolo served as the Chief of Coast Guard Sector New York’s Command Center, and later as Chief of Response/Chief of Operations for the Port of New York and New Jersey and surrounding offshore waters. A graduate of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, he also holds master’s degrees in public administration from Harvard’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, and in national security and strategic studies with distinction from the U.S. Naval War College.
SgtMaj Joseph M. Davenport III, USMC

SgtMaj Joseph M. Davenport III, USMC

Sergeant Major, Headquarters and Service Battalion, HQMC, Henderson Hall

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Sergeant Major Davenport was slated to Marine Corps Logistics Command, Albany, GA, on 1 October 2012 as the senior enlisted adviser to the commanding general. He enlisted in the Marine Corps in December 1983. Sergeant Major Davenport has deployed to Iraq multiple times, first as Sergeant Major, Combat Logistics Battalion 2, 2d Marine Logistics Group from February 2005–March 2006, and then in August 2009–August 2010 as the Senior Enlisted Adviser for the Multi-National Security Transition Command Iraq (MNSTC-I)/Iraq Security Assistance Mission (ISAM). He later transferred to Iraq Training and Advisory Mission (ITAM) as part of the restructuring of MNSTC-I under United States Forces-Iraq (USF-I). His personal awards include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal (with gold star in lieu of second award), Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (with gold star in lieu of second award), and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.
LtCol Douglas G. Douds, USMC

LtCol Douglas G. Douds, USMC

Chairman's Action Group

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Lieutenant Colonel Douds, of Stroudsburg, PA, currently serves as a strategist and speechwriter in the Chairman’s Action Group on the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He commanded a Marine fighter attack squadron in Iraq prior to earning his master’s degree in strategic studies from the U.S. Army War College in June 2010. As an F/A-18 pilot, he has deployed multiple times, including two carrier deployments to the Mediterranean Sea and Persian Gulf and a western Pacific deployment. He has completed the Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Instructor’s course, the Navy Fighter Weapons School (Top Gun), was the top honor graduate from the Amphibious Warfare School, and received two bachelor of arts degrees, in political science and history, from Wake Forest University. Doug is an avid historian and enjoys hosting educational tours of Gettysburg, PA, where he resides.
CDR Stephen S. Erb, USN

CDR Stephen S. Erb, USN

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Commander Erb is a 1992 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. At sea, he has served in the USS Tortuga (LSD-46), USS Vicksburg (CG-69), as operations officer in the USS O’Kane (DDG-77), and on the Destroyer Squadron 18 staff, where he was recognized as the Junior Officer Tactician of the Year from COMCRUDESGRU TWELVE. He served as executive officer of the USS Carney (DDG-64) and the USS Chung-Hoon (DDG-93) and commanded the Chung-Hoon from May 2010 through November 2011. He has deployed to the Mediterranean, Persian Gulf, western Pacific, Indian Ocean, and South America, including two independent western Pacific deployments in command. Ashore, Commander Erb has served at the Officer of the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Staff (J39), and FBI Headquarters. In 2004 he earned a master of arts degree in national security and strategic studies (with distinction) from the Naval War College. Commander Erb reported to the U.S. Naval Academy as 1st Battalion Officer in May 2012.
LCDR Rachael A. Gosnell, USN

LCDR Rachael A. Gosnell, USN

Political Military Masters Program Georgtown University

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Originally from Accident, MD, Lieutenant Commander Gosnell graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 2001 with a BS in political science and Spanish minor.

She reported to the USS Shiloh (CG-67) as gunnery officer and deployed in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. After completing Naval Nuclear Power training, she reported to the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), deploying in support of OIF and earning her tactical action officer qualification.

In 2009 she reported aboard the newly commissioned USS Stockdale (DDG-106) as the weapons officer and combat systems officer through the maiden training cycle and 7th Fleet deployment.

While ashore, Lieutenant Commander Gosnell was stationed in La Maddalena, Italy, as operations officer and base closure team member.

Awards include the Navy Commendation Medal (3), Navy Achievement Medal (2), Top Gunner Award, Navy League Award, and various campaign and unit awards. She has a master’s of engineering management from Old Dominion University and a Master’s in international security studies from Georgetown University. She is currently assigned to OPNAV 153 Strategy and Policy.
Capt David B. Hagner, USMC

Capt David B. Hagner, USMC

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Captain Hagner enlisted in the Marine Corps in April 1998 and served six years as an enlisted Marine infantryman, earning the rank of sergeant before obtaining his commission on 17 December 2004 through the Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program. He graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park with a major in Government and Politics. Following the Basic School, he attended the Infantry Officer Course in Quantico, Virginia.

As a rifle platoon commander, he deployed in March 2006 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in Ar-Ramadi, Iraq and later with the 26 Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) in July 2007. During this deployment he participated in humanitarian assistance missions in Bangladesh as well as Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Upon return from the 26 MEU in January 2008 he served as the commanding officer India 3/8 until he received orders to MARSOC. In late July 2010 Captain Hagner took over 3rd Platoon, 2d Force Reconnaissance Company. In January 2011 his platoon joined the 26 MEU on the USS Kearsarge.

Captain Hagner assumed command of Charlie 1/6 in Marjah, Afghanistan, in early August 2011 and returned in January 2012. In May 2012 he reported to the United States Naval Academy for duty as a student in the LEAD program.

His personal awards include the Bronze Star w/V and gold star, Navy Commendation w/V, Navy Achievement w/V and four gold stars, the Combat Action Ribbon with gold star, the Presidential Unit Citation, and the Good Conduct Medal with bronze star. He has 6 combat deployments, 2 to OIF and 4 to OEF.
CMDMC Kevin D. Isherwood, USCG

CMDMC Kevin D. Isherwood, USCG

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Command Master Chief Isherwood assumed duties as Command Master Chief for Coast Guard Personnel Service Center, Arlington, VA, in June 2012 and currently serves as the senior enlisted representative on the Coast Guard Academy’s Board of Trustees.

An electrician’s mate by trade, he joined the Coast Guard in 1982, advanced to chief petty officer in August 1992, made master chief in 1998, and became a command master chief in 2003.

Most recently, Command Master Chief Isherwood served as the Command Master Chief for the Deputy Commandant for Mission Support. Other tours include, CMC for Coast Guard Pacific Area, Coast Guard District 14, Naval Engineering Support Unit Seattle, and the CGCs Midgett (WHEC-726), Sassafrass (WLB-401), Rush (WHEC-723), and Munro (WHEC-724).

In addition, to being a proud graduate of the Chief Petty Officer’s Academy, Class XXXI, Command Master Chief Isherwood graduated from the Navy Command Master Chief course, Class II, and from the Coast Guard Command Master Chief course, Class I, and attended the Joint Services Keystone course. He is a Coast Guard Wellness Program Specialist, has completed DEOMI Senior Leader Awareness Training, the Coast Guard’s Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) and Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) courses.
LCDR Scott W. Larson, USN

LCDR Scott W. Larson, USN

Deputy Director, VADM James B. Stockdale Center for Ethical Leadership, USNA

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Lieutenant Commander Scott Larson hails from Arlington, MA and earned his Commission in 1998 via the Naval ROTC Program at The College of The Holy Cross. He graduated from Holy Cross with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science.

Following initial training at Surface Warfare Officer’s School, he reported to USS ANZIO (CG 68), serving as Damage Control Assistant. Subsequently assigned to USS CROMMELIN (FFG 37) in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, he served as the Training Officer and Ship’s Maintenance and Material Officer.

While onboard CROMMELIN, LCDR Larson was selected as one of three Officers to participate in the Surface Warfare Officer MBA Program. He attended the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, graduating in 2004 with a Master’s Degree in Business Administration with concentrations in Analytic Finance and General Management.

After completing his MBA, LCDR Larson reported to his first Department Head tour as Chief Engineer in USS ELROD (FFG 55). LCDR Larson detached from ELROD after deploying to the Mediterranean Sea as part of Standing NATO Maritime Group (One) and earning the COMDESRON TWO EIGHT CY 2005 Battle Effectiveness Award. Following his tour on ELROD, he assumed Command of Patrol Coastal Crew Alpha in December 2006. While in Command, LCDR Larson completed two deployments to the Arabian Gulf as Commanding Officer in USS TYPHOON (PC 5) and USS CHINOOK (PC 9) in support of OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM. Additionally, Crew Alpha earned distinction as the CY 2007 recipient of the Patrol Coastal Squadron Battle Effectiveness Award.

Since turning over Command, LCDR Larson has served as N8/Requirements Action Officer on the staff of Commander Naval Surface Forces Atlantic Fleet, Norfolk VA, as well as Deputy Current Operations Officer for Expeditionary Strike Group Five (ESG 5) in Bahrain. During his tour with ESG 5, LCDR Larson served on the staff of the Officer of the Defense Representative-Pakistan (ODR-P) as Future Operations Planner in support of humanitarian relief efforts from July-September 2010. LCDR Larson also earned a Masters Degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College, graduating with highest distinction in February 2012. LCDR Larson is currently assigned as the Deputy Director of the VADM James B Stockdale Center for Ethical Leadership at The United States Naval Academy.

His awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal (3 awards), Joint Service Achievement Medal, Navy Achievement Medal (3 awards), and various Service and campaign awards. He has also been selected for XO/CO Fleet-Up and anticipates assuming his next afloat command sometime in 2014.
LCDR Andre Lester, USN

LCDR Andre Lester, USN

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Lieutenant Commander Lester is assigned to OPNAV N97 as Special Assistant to the Director Undersea Warfare. He attended Georgia Institute of Technology, where he received a degree in mechanical engineering, and received his commission via Officer Candidate School in Pensacola, FL, in 1999.

Following nuclear propulsion training and submarine school, Lieutenant Commander Lester’s first assignment was the USS Maine (SSBN-741) (Gold). He served as reactor controls assistant, damage control assistant, assistant engineer, tactical systems officer, and quality assurance officer.

From 2003 to 2005, Lieutenant Commander Lester was assigned to the Navy Nuclear Power Training Command in Charleston, SC. While there he served as a chemistry instructor, the radiological controls officer, and the division director for chemistry and radiological controls. Upon graduating from the Submarine Officer Advanced Course in June 2006, he reported to the USS Toledo (SSN-769) as engineer officer in the middle of a CENTCOM deployment.

In May 2009, Lieutenant Commander Lester was assigned to COMSUBLANT as the force radiological controls officer. After completing the Submarine Command Course, he reported to the USS Annapolis (SSN-760) as the executive officer in June 2011 and served until December 2012.
LT Brian R. Pennington, USN

LT Brian R. Pennington, USN

Instructor, U.S. Naval Academy

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LT Brian R. Pennington graduated in 2006 from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Quantative Economics. LT Pennington received a Master of Science in Operations Research from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia in July 2012.

Following graduation and commissioning, LT Pennington entered the Naval Nuclear pipeline, and reported aboard USS Jimmy Carter (SSN-23) in April 2008. During his time on the Jimmy Carter he completed two missions vital to national security. LT Pennington served as the Chemistry/Radiological Control Assistant, as well as the Communications Officer on the Jimmy Carter. While aboard the Jimmy Carter it was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation. LT Pennington was also recognized in April 2011 as the Junior Officer of the Year for Squadron Five.

LT Pennington reported to the U.S. Naval Academy for Instructor duty in August 2012.

LT Pennington’s awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, and various unit and campaign awards.

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