[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 148 (Monday, September 23, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Page S6329]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            140TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE U.S. NAVAL WAR COLLEGE

  Mr. REED. Mr. President, today I rise to offer remarks on behalf of 
my colleague Senator Whitehouse and myself in recognition of the 140th 
anniversary of the U.S. Naval War College, which was established on 
October 6, 1884, in Newport, RI. For the past 14 decades, it has played 
a critical role in shaping the leadership of our Armed Forces. While 
the Naval War College's mission has grown over the years, it remains a 
place of cutting-edge scholarship, helping to strengthen maritime 
security cooperation, support combat readiness, and develop the future 
of the Navy.
  The Naval War College is a center for research and academic 
excellence. It provides an advanced course of study for both military 
officers and civilians and has served as the home of some of our 
military's most important strategic developments. Students and faculty 
work closely with the Navy Warfare Development Command and the Chief of 
Naval Operations Strategic Studies Group in analyzing national security 
issues and developing innovative solutions. In addition, the Naval War 
College has pioneered war-gaming to support combat readiness since its 
founding and continues to evolve with the modern world offering over 50 
events per year to include scenarios beyond the maritime domain such as 
space, cyber, and humanitarian disaster relief.
  The oldest institution of its kind, the Naval War College has played 
an important role in the education and professional development of some 
of our country's most accomplished and impactful military officers and 
civilian leaders. Since the Naval War College's founding in 1884 by 
Rear Admiral Stephen B. Luce, more than 50,000 students have earned 
advanced degrees. Most have gone on to have impressive military 
careers, leading U.S. servicemembers around the globe and serving at 
the highest echelons of military and civilian leadership. Esteemed 
graduates include the Honorable Carlos Del Toro, the current Secretary 
of the Navy; General Randy George, the Chief of Staff of the Army; 
former Chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; and many others from 
every branch of our Armed Forces.
  Throughout its 140-year history, the Naval War College has been a 
forward-looking institution and has consistently worked to break the 
mold of traditional military strategy and thinking. As the Naval War 
College celebrates this impressive milestone, Senator Whitehouse and I 
know that the faculty, staff, and students will continue this tradition 
of excellence and innovation.
  We are proud of the talented men and women who have made the Naval 
War College the strong and well-respected institution it is today. 
Along with Senator Whitehouse, I would like to congratulate the entire 
Naval War College community on this important milestone.

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