The Naval War College Distinguished Graduate leadership Award was established in 1996 by the Trustees of the Naval War College Foundation to honor United States Naval War College graduates who have attained positions of prominence in the field of national security.
Criteria
The criteria for selection of the Distinguished Graduate include attainment of a position of senior leadership in government service, career accomplishments which are inspiring to Naval War College students, and an expressed interest in professional military education. His graduation from the Naval War College and exemplary service in the United States Army are marks of professionalism which this award is intended to recognize.
2022: The Honorable Carlos Del Toro, Class of 1996, Secretary of the Navy
2021: Admiral Charles A. Richard, Class of 2000, Commander, U.S. Strategic Command
2020: General John Raymond, Class of 2003, Chief of Space Operations
2019: Vice Admiral Bruce E. Grooms, Class of 1993, Deputy CNO for Operations, Plans, Strategy
2018: Admiral Scott H. Swift, Class of 1993, Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet
2017: General Lori J. Robinson, Class of 1995, Commander, (NORAD) and U.S. Northern Command
2016: General Mark Milley, Class of 2000, 39th Army Chief of Staff
2015: Admiral Michael S. Rogers, Class of 1992, Commander, U.S. Cyber Command
2014: General David M. Rodriguez, Class of 1997, Commander, U.S. Africa Command
