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Navy League Launches Think Tank Led By Foggo

Wednesday, November 10th, 2021

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Navy League Launches Think Tank Led By Foggo

Adm. (Ret.) James Foggo, former commander of Allied Joint Forces Command, U.S. Naval Forces Europe, and U.S. Naval Forces Africa. (Photo: U.S. Navy)

The Navy League has launched a new think tank called the Center for Maritime Strategy, led by retired Adm. James Foggo as dean, the nonprofit organization said on Nov. 10. It said the new organization will conduct and support policy research and advocacy across a range of issues that impact the U.S. as a maritime nation. Development of the center was led by a steering committee filled with members from the Navy League’s leadership. The committee was chaired by Navy…

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