Article by MC1 Leonardo Carrillo

Retired Rear Adm. Moira N. Flanders is briefed by program managers and leadership within NPS' United States Partnership for Peace Training and Education Center (USPTC) Program Office during a campus visit, Feb. 17. Flanders recently became the director of NPS' National Capital Region (NCR) outreach office in Washington, D.C. Flanders participated in several briefings with campus leaders and organizations during last week's visit.

As NCR director, Flanders will be responsible for assisting the NPS President, Provost and senior administration on special initiatives in developing, managing and coordinating a variety of academic activities and relationships. She will also participate  in efforts to broaden NPS research opportunities with sponsors located in the capital region, in addition to building more awareness with potential students from the U.S. and abroad for participation in NPS educational programs.

Photo credit: MC1 Leonardo Carrillo