LRI In the News
Naval War College Hosts Leadership Rhode Island Panel Discussion
Six professors from U.S. Naval War College (NWC) hosted a panel discussion as part of Leadership Rhode Island's (LRI) Defense Session Day, Aug. 17, at NWC in Newport, Rhode Island.
The panel discussion served as an opportunity for NWC subject matter experts to network with LRI participants, discuss global issues and U.S. interests in the Middle East, Russia, China, North Korea and Africa.
"Any time Rhode Island leaders have the chance to learn from what is arguably the greatest strategy school in the world -- right in our backyard -- we should take it. Based on this year's success, I'm hopeful that LRI and Naval War College will be offering more opportunities for our alumni to engage in leadership strategies for our state's benefits," said Mike Ritz, executive director of LRI and Rhode Island state chairman of Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, a Department of Defense program that develops and promotes supportive work environments for service members in the reserve components through outreach and educational opportunities.