ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Nov.4, 2024) The U.S. Naval Academy holds the third Forrestal lecture series of the semester in Alumni Hall. Guest speaker, Dr. Richard Spinrad, Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and NOAA Administrator, spoke to the Brigade of Midshipmen and attendees on “How extreme weather is affecting the United States and the impact it has on the National Defense.” As the leader of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s 12,000 person workforce, Dr. Spinrad provides strategic direction for NOAA’s products and services to address the climate crisis, foster environmental sustainability and economic development, and bolster equity across all aspects of the agency’s work and workforce. The Forrestal Lecture Series was established in 1970 to honor James V. Forrestal, the first Secretary of Defense. The purpose of the series is to enhance the education, awareness, and appreciation of the Brigade of Midshipmen for the social, political, and cultural dimensions of the Nation and the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Stacy Godfrey)
Date Taken: | 11.04.2024 |
Date Posted: | 11.05.2024 13:40 |
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Location: | ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND, US |
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