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Lt. Tim Rochholz stands beside one of NPS’ two Wave Gliders, a key piece of equipment in Rochholz’s thesis research, which explores the potential of Wave Gliders to replace moored buoys in research and data collection for the U.S. Navy.

Student Explores Unmanned Surface Vehicles for Maritime Data Collection
Article By: Amanda D. Stein

Undersea Warfare student Lt. Timothy Rochholz is exploring the research potential of a new wave-propelled unmanned surface vehicle which industry hopes can replace moored buoys for maritime surveillance.

Distinguished Professor Dr. Tom Bruneau, author of “Patriots for Profit: Contractors and the Military in U.S. National Security” and co-author of “Maras: Gang Violence and Security in Central America” is shown with copies of his recently released books. Bruneau’s extensive research and collaboration tackles two distinct topics of national defense and civil military relations.

National Security Affairs Distinguished Professor Releases Two Books on Wholly Diverse Subjects
Article By: MC1 Leonardo Carrillo

NPS Distinguished Professor of National Security Affairs, Dr. Thomas Bruneau, recently authored, “Patriots for Profit: Contractors and the Military in U.S. National Security” and co-authored, “Maras: Gang Violence and Security in Central America.” Both works provide detailed insights into two distinct and very current challenges facing U.S. national defense and security interests.

Ensigns Rebecca King, left, and Joseph Beach, right, pour champagne on a new unmanned surface vehicle presented to NPS by David Jackson, Chief Emerging Technology Officer for the Office of Naval Intelligence, during a christening ceremony on the roof of Spanagel Hall, Jan. 11.

NPS Acquires Two USVs, Opens Sea Web Lab for Expanded Undersea Warfare Research
Article By: Amanda D. Stein

Naval Postgraduate School leaders, students and guests gathered on the roof of Spanagel Hall, Jan. 11, to welcome two new unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) to the university’s research community, and to celebrate the establishment of the new Sea Web and Wave Glider Laboratory.



SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Douglas Fraser Briefs NPS Regional Studies Students, FAOs NPS Team Wins MILCOM Best Paper Award for Plan to Secure Networks From Compromised Devices Former CJCS Advisor Capt. Wayne Porter Fills New Chair of Systemic Strategy and Complexity Naval Submarine League President Outlines Future of the Silent Service iRobot COO and NPS Grad Joseph Dyer Explores Concept Design, Development with University Community		Transformative Education Forum Brings Educators Together from Diverse Backgrounds Army Chief of Staff Odierno Briefed on NPS’ Defense Analysis Education, Research NPS Faculty, Researchers Promote Computer Science in, Beyond Local Community NPS Explores Joint Research, Education Programs with India’s Peer Defense Institutions NPS Oceanography Faculty and Students Maintain, Utilize World’s Largest Coastal Radar Network
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