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Congratulations to Midshipman 1/C Sarah Rink, who was recently selected by the NIP Board for the Cambridge International Security and Intelligence (ISI) Programme Scholarship. Rink attends Vanderbilt University.

In an effort to expand our total force representation and participation in NIP and help us grow as an organization, we are looking for volunteers to be a part of our national committees. You don't need to live in the DC area —you just need to want to help get stuff done!

The National Military Intelligence Foundation (NMIF) hosted its annual Night of Heroes Intelligence Gala on January 29, 2026. In partnership with the Intelligence Community, NMIF recognizes exceptional performance each year by civilian, enlisted, and officer intelligence professionals.

The Naval Intelligence History Project (NHP) held its kick-off world-wide VTC on 25 January. For those not familiar with the NHP, it is a group project to update CAPT Packard’s Century of Naval Intelligence in time for the 150th anniversary of Naval Intelligence. It will be a peer reviewed historical work published by NHHC.

Naval Intelligence Professionals (NIP) is a tax-exempt educational and charitable Foundation. Through the Rear Admiral Sumner Shapiro Scholarship Program, NIP recognizes future leaders who’ve exhibited exceptional potential to contribute to naval intelligence and related national security goals.

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The 57th Naval Intelligence Officers' Dining-In on 7 November 2025 was another fun-filled evening for the over 100 guests who attended. This year's event took place at the Masonic Temple in Alexandria, Virginia -- a picturesque venue that provided ready access for the follow-on activities in Old Town.…

Joint Staff Director for Intelligence Updates Audience on Intelligence Initiatives  

ARMY NAVY COUNTRY CLUB, 31 October 2025.  NIP’s annual membership meeting and Fall luncheon at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, Virginia fell on Halloween this year. It was another great reunion…

The U.S. Navy Memorial filled up with over 200 Naval Intelligence professionals and friends on Friday, 4 October to celebrate the U.S. Navy’s 250th birthday. The reception, called “Naval Intelligence Salutes 250,” was co-sponsored by the Chief of Naval Intelligence (CNI) and NIP, and it was a tremendous success despite a last-minute venue change due to the government shutdown. 

NIP helped in paying tribute to the late Commander (Ret) Trentwell “Pete" White at a memorial luncheon held in his honor on Monday, 6 October. Pete passed away on 25 August at age 93 after a brief battle with pneumonia. 

Chuck Sams, who was ISSN Sams on the USS Ranger (CV-61) in 1991 during Operation Desert Storm, received the Lone Sailor Award at the U.S. Navy Memorial’s Lone Sailor Awards dinner on 9 September in Washington, D.C.

On 15 August 2025, Navy Geospatial Intelligence Warfare Activity (NGIWA) held a change of command ceremony, during which CAPT Michael Tiefel relieved CAPT Caroline Rochfort.

In June, the Information Warfare (IW) Squadron (IWRON) pilot was unanimously approved by USFF, CPF, and CNE/CNA at the Fleet Commanders’ Readiness Council (FCRC). This initiative will stand up two IWRONs this Fall: IWRON TWO on the East Coast, led by CAPT Jon O’Connor, and IWRON NINE on the West Coast, led by CAPT Edward “Doc” McLellan.

The 2032 Naval Intelligence History Project (NHP) has been making good progress this spring, with next steps identified for this summer.