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The Foundation for Defense of Democracies hosted a discussion with the co-chairs of the National Defense Strategy Commission (NDSC) to discuss its findings and recommendations for implementi…

The co-chairs of the National Defense Strategy Commission, testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee. The two witnesses discussed the findings and recommendations of their commiss…

Experts including those who served in the Obama and George W. Bush administrations talked about the importance of U.S.-led alliances such as NATO. Speakers included retired Admiral Gary Roug…

Former defense and foreign policy officials talked about cuts to the U.S. defense budget, maintaining national security, and modernizing the military budget. Among the topics they addressed …

Admiral Roughead talked about the future of unmanned of systems in a constrained budget environment, as well as opportunities for unmanned systems-programs, solutions, technologies and deman…

Army, Air Force, Navy and Marines chiefs testified on the progress toward implementing the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” repeal law allowing gays and lesbians in the military. In their remarks the…

Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Gary Roughead spoke at a ceremony commemorating the 68th anniversary of the Battle of Midway where nine survivors of the battle were honored. More than 1,00…

U.S. Navy Chief of Operations Gary Roughead talked about the future of the U.S. Navy. He spoke about investments in unmanned naval technologies as well as structural and operational changes …

Army, Air Force, Navy and Marines chiefs testified on the progress toward implementing the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” repeal law allowing gays and lesbians in the military. In their remarks the…

Military branch chiefs testified on the results of the Department of Defense survey on repeal of the military “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy banning service by openly gay and lesbian personn…

Participants in a day-long forum on U.S. military policy and terrorism spoke about a number of issues. Admiral Roughead spoke about the role of the Navy in national security and counterterro…

David Abshire talked about lessons to be learned from the leadership and strategy of Admiral Arleigh Burke. Following Mr. Abshire’s presentation, Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen, f…

Admiral Gary Roughead talked about the role of the U.S. Navy in national security policies. He said that the Navy is misunderstood by the general populace as becoming obsolete and refuted th…

Former President George H.W. Bush and President George W. Bush participated in the ceremony to commission the Navy’s newest nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, USS George H.W. Bush.

Naval and maritime officials discussed U.S. sea power. Topics included the role of the U.S. as a maritime nation, U.S. maritime strategy, disaster and humanitarian response, cooperation with…

Admiral Gary Roughead reflected on his 140 days as chief of naval operations. He spoke to the press about maritime strategy, building the future fleet, and current naval issues. He talked ab…

Admiral Roughead delivered the keynote address at the Surface Navy Association Symposium. He spoke about the future of the Navy’s infrastructure. After the address he answered questions from…

The panel of military leaders spoke about naval strategy and the use of seapower in U.S. foreign policy. The focused on improving international cooperation, restoring the Marine Corps amphib…

President Bill Clinton addressed the graduating class of the U.S. Naval Academy. The president talked about the changing threats to the United States' security at the end of the century and …