As the 78th Secretary of the United States Navy, the Honorable Carlos Del Toro is responsible for the safety of 900,000 Sailors, Marines, reservist, and civilian personnel, as well as overseeing a budget of more than $210 billion per year.Â
First commissioned in 1775, the U.S. Navy eyes its 250th birthday next year. Against this backdrop and as the Navy grapples with new challenges – from possible maritime conflict with near-peer competitors and piracy by non-state actors to exploitative environmental practices and intense strategic competition – what must the service do to ensure the United States’ position as a leading, modern maritime power?
Join us Tuesday, April 23 as Secretary Del Toro outlines his vision for bold, resilient, and adaptable U.S. maritime statecraft that effectively leverages the power of naval diplomacy to secure a safer and more prosperous world for all.
Some light refreshments will be provided.
Featured Speaker
Carlos Del Toro, Secretary Of The Navy
Moderator
Susan Chodakewitz, Chair, Stimson Board of Directors; Executive Vice President, Cadmus
