Marine Corps Essay Contest
The Challenge:
Advance new thinking about how the U.S. Marine Corps will tackle the diverse and difficult security challenges of the 21st century. No issue is too big or too narrow as long as it aims to make the Marine Corps stronger.
Deadline: 31 August 2019
Naval and Maritime Photo Contest
After an eight-year hiatus, the Naval and Maritime Photo Contest returns. Open to all amateur and professional photographers.
Deadline: 30 September 2019
Leadership Essay Contest
The Challenge:
Leadership in the Sea Services: The Junior Officers’ Perspective
The 2019 Leadership Essay Contest focuses on the roles of leadership and character in America’s Sea Services. Junior officers (LCDR/Major and below) from the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Coast Guard are eligible to take part in the essay contest.
Deadline: 31 October 2019
Midshipmen and Cadets Essay Contest
The Challenge:
This contest encourages Navy, Marine, and Coast Guard midshipmen, cadets, and officer candidates (Naval Academy, NROTC, Coast Guard Academy, Kings Point, and Officer Candidate Schools) to think and write about the challenges that face the Sea Services today and in the coming decade. Some questions to consider include: How can the different services partner in new ways to enhance national security? How will peer competition with China and Russia impact your Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine? What capabilities will tomorrow’s forces require that are not yet in the force? What could the Academies learn from NROTC or OCS and vice-versa? Are naval commissioning sources preparing future officers well for what lies ahead? And what lessons from the past should guide your futures?