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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.

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