Asst. Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs Explores NPS
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U.S. Navy photo by PO2 Victoria Ochoa
Asst. Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs Explores NPS
By PO2 Victoria Ochoa
Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs), the Honorable Franklin R. Parker, right, is introduced to NPS research efforts in swarming unmanned systems by Associate Professor Ray Buettner, center, during a visit to NPS, Oct. 6. Parker met with academic representatives from across the campus to learn more about the university’s broad range of education and research programs.
“I think [NPS] really performs a critical service, not just for our service members, but also for our joint community and international partners,” said Parker.
During an executive brief, Parker was introduced to academic leadership from across the campus, offering their own views on how NPS achieves its mission of graduate education, and the impact this has on students.
“I want to say one thing about the students, I can’t imagine after all these years teaching anywhere else,” said NPS Department of Defense Analysis Chair Dr. John Arquilla. “There aren’t students anywhere like this. We have the most experienced combat officer corps, and many of them have had searing experiences … They want to make things better.”
Parker’s tour of the campus also provided an introduction to several innovative research efforts, and the subject matter experts that guide them.
“I’m a very big believer in what you do, and all of the expertise you bring to the table,” said Parker. “I respect and value you, and the time and effort you put into this institution every day.
Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs), the Honorable Franklin R. Parker, right, is introduced to NPS research efforts in swarming unmanned systems by Associate Professor Ray Buettner, center, during a visit to NPS, Oct. 6. Parker met with academic representatives from across the campus to learn more about the university’s broad range of education and research programs.
“I think [NPS] really performs a critical service, not just for our service members, but also for our joint community and international partners,” said Parker.
During an executive brief, Parker was introduced to academic leadership from across the campus, offering their own views on how NPS achieves its mission of graduate education, and the impact this has on students.
“I want to say one thing about the students, I can’t imagine after all these years teaching anywhere else,” said NPS Department of Defense Analysis Chair Dr. John Arquilla. “There aren’t students anywhere like this. We have the most experienced combat officer corps, and many of them have had searing experiences … They want to make things better.”
Parker’s tour of the campus also provided an introduction to several innovative research efforts, and the subject matter experts that guide them.
“I’m a very big believer in what you do, and all of the expertise you bring to the table,” said Parker. “I respect and value you, and the time and effort you put into this institution every day.