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On May 11th, #NDU hosted Secretary of War Pete Hegseth at CAPSTONE 26-3. The Secretary addressed our nation’s newest General and Flag Officers on Department of War priorities and the future of the #JointForce. #NDUOutFront #SecWar

Mission Driven. Combat Ready. 🇺🇸 By integrating the elements of national power and joint doctrine, #CAPSTONE ensures our top leaders are prepared for the uncompromising demands of high-level joint and multinational command. Follow NDU for more #NDUOutFront #PME #JointForce

Lethality. Readiness. Results. ⚔️ Secretary Hegseth emphasized the importance of homeland defense and the industrial base, challenging senior leaders to outthink and outfight our adversaries through mission-focused command. #PeteHegseth #CAPSTONE #NationalSecurity

On May 11th, #NDU hosted Secretary of War Pete Hegseth at CAPSTONE 26-3. The Secretary addressed our nation’s newest General and Flag Officers on Department of War priorities and the future of the #JointForce. #NDUOutFront #SecWar

#MilSpouseAppreciationDay was May 8. We honored the heart of our military community. “Our families are both the reason we serve and the reason that we are able to serve.” - NDU President VADM Garvin. Thank you for your resilience, sacrifice, and support. #NDU #MilitaryFamily

NDU welcomed General Upendra Dwivedi, India's Chief of the Army Staff. 🏛️🇮🇳 ISMO Director Amb. Young and @TheNESACenter Director Amb. Desrocher met Dwivedi for discussions on #JPME and other issues. ⚔️ #NDUoutfront #GeneralUpendraDwivedi #India #NationalSecurity @AlumniNdu

@NDU_CIC hosted Maj Gen Saken Zhussupov, Deputy Chief of Defense of Kazakhstan, April 21, for discussions on securing critical infrastructure against cyber threats and JPME. 🏛️🇰🇿 #NDU was honored to welcome Maj Gen Zhussupov. ⚔️#CyberSecurity #Kazakhstan #SecurityCooperation

Today, the Perry Center launched the CYBER-AI and GSSD courses. 106 participants from 14 countries will examine cyber governance, artificial intelligence, and defense strategy to address security challenges across the hemisphere.

Dr. James Giordano joined @ASU's “CYBORGUARDIANS” webinar to discuss brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) and their military future. From enhancing warfighter performance to navigating risks, BCIs are raising big questions for the Joint Force.🧠 inss.ndu.edu/Events/Event-V…

Biotech is advancing fast, and existing frameworks are struggling to keep up. Gene editing, synthetic biology, and AI are enabling novel, hard-to-detect threats. What does this mean for deterrence and defense? @ArmyMadSci inss.ndu.edu/Research-and-C…

What legal challenges arise when military, commercial, and allied space systems operate together in conflict? A new INSS paper for @potomac_inst examines how law, risk, and partnerships shape what’s possible in a hybrid space architecture. inss.ndu.edu/Research-and-C…

Want to learn more about the Pinnacle mission? Visit our course page to see how we are developing the next generation of four-star leaders: pinnacle.ndu.edu🔗

The Nexus of Strategy 📍From wargaming to global policy analysis, we provide the intellectual edge. Follow us this week for insights on why NDU is the premier destination for the Joint Force's future commanders. ⬇️ #JointForce #NationalSecurity #JPME #Pinnacle

High Stakes. Higher Education. 🏛️🌍 Last week, #NDU hosted Pinnacle 2026-1, preparing the nation’s most senior officers for the demands of high-level joint and multinational command. #NDUOutFront #Pinnacle2026 #StrategicLeadership

This visit reinforces our shared commitment to regional stability and elite #JPME. Follow us for more updates from the front lines of defense education. ⬇️ #IndianAirForce #JointForce #NationalSecurity #IAF

Air Chief Marshal Singh visited Fort McNair to learn how NDU educates strategic warfighters to outthink, out-decide, and outfight. ⚔️⚡India is a consistent partner at the Nexus of Strategy, regularly sending officers to NDU’s master’s programs.

Today, #NDU hosted India’s Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, as part of an official visit sponsored by the @USAirForce Chief of Staff. He was greeted upon arrival by SVP Amb. Roxanne Cabral. 🤝#NDUOutFront #IndiaUS #StrategicLeadership

🏛️💻 The @NDU_CIC is pleased to announce BG (Ret) Jennifer Buckner as the 2026 Rear Admiral Grace Hopper Award recipient!  Congratulations! 🛡️ #NDUOutFront #CyberSecurity

Get Involved 📍 📝 Interest Survey: ndu.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a5… 📧 Questions: acesenrollment@ndu.edu Tag a classmate you want to see in Seoul! 👇 #NDUAlumni #GlobalSecurity #JointForce #Seoul2026

Why attend? 🧠🤝Engage with experts on #IrregularWarfare, Resourcing Security, and #JointWarfighting. Network with global senior leaders, celebrate Hall of Fame inductees, and experience unique cultural excursions in South Korea.

SAVE THE DATE: NDU ACES 2026 is heading to Seoul! 🏛️🇰🇷 To all #NDU alumni: The Alumni Continuing Education Seminar (ACES—yes, we dropped an “S”) takes place 31 Aug – 4 Sept. This is the ultimate educational & networking event 🇺🇸🛡️🌍 #NDUOutFront #ACES2026