Conferences And Events
Don’t miss “Securing the Nation: Energy Security, Fortifying the Defense Industrial Base, and Strengthening Infrastructure Resilience”—this year’s Naval Institute–Naval Academy fall conference—on Thursday, 17 October, from 8:45 am to 3:30 pm. Panel topics include: “Powering National Security: Securing Energy Supplies for the United States and Its Allies and Partners,” “Rebuilding the Defense Industrial Base: Strengthening the ‘Arsenal of Democracy’ for Today’s Global Challenges,” and “Infrastructure Resilience in the Face of Rising Seas and Worsening Natural Disasters.” The conference will take place at the Jack C. Taylor Conference Center. Registration and more information can be found at usni.org/events.
On 30 October, the Naval Institute, with funding from the William M. Wood Foundation, will sponsor an event for the Corps of Cadets at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut. Retired Marine Corps General Frank McKenzie, former Commander, U.S. Central Command, and author of The Melting Point: High Command and War in the 21st Century will join Proceedings Editor-in-Chief Bill Hamblet on the stage of Leamy Hall to discuss lessons from his pivotal time at the helm of Central Command and take questions from Coast Guard Academy cadets. The event is open to Naval Institute members. To register, go to www.usni.org/events.
Paul Stillwell—Naval Historian
The Naval Institute has been influenced by many individuals since 1873. For the past 50 years, few have had a greater impact than Paul Stillwell. After serving as managing editor of Proceedings and editor-in-chief of Naval History, Paul went on to head our oral history program, maintaining his association with that program for 37 years. Under his guidance, the oral history collection expanded and became a repository of invaluable primary source material for naval historians. Along the way, through the publication of 12 books, Paul grew to be recognized among the foremost naval historians of the 20th and 21st centuries. We have all benefited from his contributions to the Institute and the naval history community. We congratulate and thank Paul for his hard work, dedication, and professionalism during these past 50 years.
Naval Institute’s 151st Birthday
As we celebrate our 151st anniversary on 9 October, we offer a sincere thank you to our donors, whose unwavering support is vital to advancing the mission of the Naval Institute. Every donation, no matter the amount, plays a crucial role in our continued progress—thank you!
