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  • Naval Photos

    Thanks to the USNI I was able to purchase photos of the ships my Dad served on during his 10+ years of Naval Service.

    Kevin Johnson
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  • A Commodore to be Missed

    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,...

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  • In His Own Words: David J. Gray

    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...

    David J. Gray
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  • In His Own Words: John T. Pigott

    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...

    John T. Pigott
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  • Giving the Gift of Membership

    Chris, You're a professional warrior now, in the 2nd year of at least a 10-year career. This publication will help keep you keep current in your chosen profession with respect to weapons, strategy, tactics, and personnel issues. Knowledge is power. Beat Army! Dad

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  • Former Prof of Naval Science Sponsors Gift...

    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
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  • A Mother’s Support of her Marine Son: Going...

    Now, more than ever, there is a critical place for an organization such as the Naval Institute that encourages debate on all sides of an issue.  I decided to further support [my son’s] career choice in one of the few ways available to me—by making a gift to the Institute. ...

    Ruth Ann Raup
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  • In His Own Words: Alexander Brast Thomas

    The Navy and all it stands for remain an important part of my life.  I have been a Life Member of the Naval Instiute for 40 years.  Supporting the USNI mission, financially and in other ways, is something I care about deeply.  And thinking now of the Institute’s rich and...

    Alexander Brast Thomas
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  • Special Assistant to the CNO Says Thanks

    First and foremost, the index of articles has been invaluable as CNO's Speechwriter.  The ability to reach back and pull information has proven key when writing several articles and speeches for CNO.  Thank you! Secondly, I'm glad to see the USNI app has gone mainstream. . ....

    LCDR Guy Snodgrass
    United States Navy
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Club 2004

The Leadership Club -- 2004
  • Rear Admiral Fred L. Ames, USCG (Ret.)
  • Admiral Stanley R. Arthur, USN (Ret.)
  • Vice Admiral Frederick L. Ashworth, USN (Ret.)
  • Captain Benjamin B. Baker, USCGR (Ret.)
  • Rear Admiral Charles J. Beers, Jr., USN (Ret.)
  • Brigadier General Richard A. Behrenhausen, USA (Ret.)
  • Mr. Sherwood C. Blake
  • Captain Frank L. Boushee, USN (Ret.)
  • Captain Mark H. Buzby, USN
  • Captain Ben C. Byrnside, USN (Ret.)
  • Rear Admiral Joseph F. Callo, USNR (Ret.), and Captain Sally McElwreath, USNR (Ret.)
  • Eileen and Michael Carberry
  • Captain Nicholas A. Castruccio, USN (Ret.)
  • Captain Francesco Costagliola, USN (Ret.)
  • Captain and Mrs. Russell S. Crenshaw, Jr.
  • Captain David E. Cummins, USN (Ret.)
  • Mr. Donald R. Dixon
  • Captain John C. Doherty, USN (Ret.)
  • Professor Livio Donaio
  • Vice Admiral Robert F. Dunn, USN (Ret.)
  • Mr. Arthur W. Edwards
  • Mr. Thomas Egan
  • Mr. Charles D. Eidson
  • Mr. Lawrence W. Evans
  • Captain Richard E. Foster, USN (Ret.)
  • Mr. Richard N. Frank
  • Mr. Henry A. Frantzen
  • Captain Wayne R. Fritz, USN (Ret.)
  • Mr. John H. Fullmer
  • The Honorable and Mrs. H. Lawrence Garrett III
  • Mrs. Phoebe B. Gilpin
  • Mr. Alan C. Goudy
  • Mr. Kent Halvorsen
  • Mr. Robert E. Hanrahan, Jr.
  • J. Ira and Nicki Harris Foundation
  • Robert Harris and Susan Rothermund
  • Mr. Robert W. Hayden
  • Mr. William A. Hood
  • Major Bruce H. Hooper, USMCR (Ret.)
  • Mr. Michael A. Howland
  • Captain James P. Jamison, USN (Ret.)
  • Mr. Joseph E. Jannotta, Jr.
  • Admiral David E. Jeremiah, USN (Ret.)
  • Rear Admiral Gustave N. Johansen, USN (Ret.)*
  • Vice Admiral Jerome H. King, Jr., USN (Ret.)
  • Rear Admiral Sheldon H. Kinney, USN (Ret.)*
  • Captain Doyen Klein, USN (Ret.)
  • Captain Harry W. Konkel, USN (Ret.)
  • Captain Lionel Krisel, USN (Ret.)
  • Commander Lloyd G. LeCain, USNR(Ret.)
  • Mr. Clarence G. Leggett*
  • The Honorable Samuel K. Lessey, Jr.
  • Captain Paul G. Linaweaver, Jr., USN (Ret.)
  • Vice Admiral John A. Lockard, USN (Ret.)
  • Mr. Kirk C. McAlexander
  • The Honorable Robert C. McCormack
  • Rosa Laird McDonald, CBE
  • Bennette and Ellen McGraw
  • Mrs. Angie F. Marshall
  • Mr. Merrill D. Martin
  • Edward and Joyce Miller
  • Vice Admiral Charles S. Minter, Jr., USN (Ret.)
  • Mr. Joseph M. Murphy
  • Rear Admiral John T. Natter, USN (Ret.)
  • Mr. P. X. O'Neill
  • Lieutenant Commander Jason M. Pilalas, USNR (Ret.)
  • Commander Howard Pinskey, USNR (Ret.)
  • BMC Anthony K. Plummer, Jr., USN
  • Harriet and Edward Polk
  • Colonel (IL) James N. Pritzker
  • Dr. Edgar F. Puryear, Jr.
  • Admiral J. Paul Reason, USN (Ret.)
  • Vice Admiral William E. Ramsey, USN (Ret.)
  • Lieutenant Commander Thor H. Ramsing, USNR (Ret.)
  • Captain Earl F. Rippee, USNR (Ret.)
  • Lieutenant Commander James A. Roberts, USNR (Ret.)
  • Vice Admiral David B. Robinson, USN (Ret.)
  • Mr. Clive Runnells
  • Captain Charles W. Rush, Jr., USN (Ret.)
  • The John J. Schiff Family
  • Dr. Robert W. Selle
  • Captain Ernest E. Skillman, USN (Ret.)
  • Captain Nepier V. Smith, USN (Ret.)
  • Colonel Willard B. Snyder, USAR (Ret.)
  • Vice Admiral George P. Steele II, USN (Ret.)
  • Mr. Robert M. Sutphen
  • Mr. Andrew F. Tabas
  • Mrs. Betty Taussig
  • Captain Robert E. Thomas, USN (Ret.)
  • Mr. Everett P. Weaver
  • Mr. Howard R. Weiss
  • Major General Thomas L. Wilkerson, USMC (Ret.)
  • Captain James E. Wise, Jr., USN (Ret.)
  • Chief Petty Officer Vincent D. Wixted, Jr., USCG (Ret.)
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  • *Deceased

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2013 U.S. Naval History Conference

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