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Encyclopedia > United States Naval Institute

The United States Naval Institute is a non-profit, professional organization in the United States related to the Navy. It is based in Annapolis, MD, and publishes the magazines Proceedings and Naval History, along with many books devoted to its membership's profession. It's CEO is MGEN Thomas Wilkerson, USMC (ret) and its board of directors is comprised of Washington insiders including VADM Pat Tracey, USN (ret), VADM Al Konetzni, USN (ret) Steve Cohen, and Christopher Michel. City nickname: Americas Sailing Capital Location in the state of Maryland Founded 1649 Mayor Ellen O. Moyer (Dem) Area  - Total  - Water 19. ... Naval warfare is combat in and on seas and oceans. ...


Established in 1873, the Institute describes its mission as "to provide an open forum for the exchange of ideas, to disseminate and advance the knowledge of sea power, and to preserve our naval and maritime heritage."


The institute has no official ties to the United States Navy and receives no funds from it. However, the majority of authors of its professional magazine, Proceedings, are officers and sailors of the Navy. The United States Navy (USN) is the branch of the United States armed forces responsible for naval operations. ...


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  • United States Naval Institute site

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