Deputy Commander for the Naval Special Warfare Command to Speak on the War on Terror During World Affairs Council of Orange County Event.COSTA MESA, Calif. -- Rear Admiral Joseph D. Kernan Rear Admiral Joseph D. Kernan U.S. Navy, assumed his responsibilities June 12, 2007 as Commander, Naval Special Warfare Command which is the Maritime Component of United States Special Operations Command and the Special Operations Component of the United States Navy. serves as Deputy Commander for the Naval Special Warfare Noun 1. Naval Special Warfare - the agency that provides units to conduct unconventional and counter-guerilla warfare NSW United States Navy, US Navy, USN, Navy - the navy of the United States of America; the agency that maintains and trains and equips Command. Naval Special Warfare has played a significant role in Operation Iraqi Freedom, employing the largest number of SEALs (Sea, Air, Land) and Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewmen in its history. The event, hosted by the non-profit organization, the World Affairs Council World Affairs Council may refer to:
The War on Terror (also known as the War on Terrorism and the Challenges Ahead for Special Warfare. The reception will begin at 6 p.m. followed by a dinner presentation at 7 p.m. and a Q&A after the speech. The public is invited to attend. Rear Admiral Joseph D. Kernan graduated in 1997 with a Master of Science Degree in National Resources Strategy and Management and subsequently served as Deputy Director and Director of Operations in North Carolina. He transferred to the Naval Special Warfare Command in 1999 where he served as the Chief of Staff. He commanded the Naval Special Warfare Development Group from 2001 until 2003. He reported as Deputy Commander, Naval Special Warfare on October 2006. Cost: WACOC members $50; non-members $65; students $37. Self-parking is complimentary. For information and reservations, call (949) 253-5751 or visit www.worldaffairscouncil.org. The World Affairs Council of Orange County is a member-driven non-profit organization that hosts forums on international issues and presentations by some of the world's foremost leaders. Past speakers have included: Frank Carlucci, former National Security Advisor A National Security Advisor serves as the chief advisor to a national government on matters of security. He or she is not usually a member of the cabinet but is usually a member of various military or security councils. and Secretary of Defense; Imad Moustapha, Syria's Ambassador to the U.S.; Said Tayeb Jawad Said Tayeb Jawad is the current Ambassador of Afghanistan to the United States. He was appointed on December 4, 2003, by President Hamid Karzai. Under the leadership of Ambassador Jawad, the Embassy of Afghanistan is emerging as one of the most successful missions in Washington DC. , Afghanistan's Ambassador to the U.S.; H.R. McMaster, 71st Colonel, 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment An armored cavalry regiment (ACR) is a regiment of the United States Army or United States National Guard organized for the specific purposes of reconnaissance, surveillance, and security. and John Hofmeister, President of Shell Oil. The organization also offers study field trips to foreign countries, cultural and educational institutions, and activities that support international education in local schools and universities. It was founded in 1967 and today has more than 500 members. |
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