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Over the years, I’ve taken satisfaction in supporting the Naval Institute. I don’t always like what I read in its publications and hear at its seminars, but I am proud to do my part to make sure everyone—no matter how much I disagree with what they say—has a place to air...
During my [naval] reserve career I came to understand the dedication of my career Navy counterparts and the overarching importance of the U.S. Navy to our past, present and future. That has translated naturally to support for the Naval Institute Foundation and its support for the rigorous...
I am confident that the newly commissioned ensigns from Marquette will benefit from membership in the Institute,” Dave says. “As these young men and women begin their naval careers, I want them to have the same advantages that USNI membership brought me. The Institute is...
David Chomeau, a retired St. Louis insurance executive
Though the Institute staff has the pleasure of dealing on a daily basis with many outstanding members, authors, and donors, some invariably stand out. The late Everett “Tuck” Weaver of Winnetka, Illinois, who died in September, is one. Generous and modest to the extreme,...
Digital-media entrepreneur and author Christopher P. Michel of San Francisco has agreed to underwrite Institute memberships for midshipmen in the NROTC unit at the University of Illinois for the next several years. A former naval flight officer, Chris received his commission through this...
Between the splendid books offered by the Naval Institute Press and the stirring videos from the “Americans at War” series, I am struck by how well the Institute is keeping abreast of modern technology and incorporating high-profile techniques into its publishing business. But...
Understanding history sharpens strategic skills and enables us to function on a higher level. Our bequest will help underwrite conferences, articles, books and lectures at the Institute’s discretion. By including the Naval Institute in my estate plans, my support will continue beyond...
I thoroughly enjoy Proceedings and Naval History magazines. The continuation of their robust health is a major reason why I have, over many years, given as generously to the Naval Institute as I could—and will continue to do so. I might add that in 1944 I was a commissioning...