John Richardson

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution engages in the provision of marine research, engineering, and higher education services. It offers services which include understanding the area of research, program and projects, facilities and services, data and repositories, and MBLWHOI library. The company was founded on January 6, 1930 and is headquartered in Woods Hole, MA.

Center for a New American Security is a non-profit organization which develops security and defense policies. It focuses on defense strategies and assessments, Asia-Pacific security, military, veterans, and society, Middle East security, and technology and national security. The organization was founded by Michèle Angelique Flournoy and Kurt Michael Campbell in January 2007 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Navy League of the United States is a non-profit organization that supports America’s sea services: the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and US - flag Merchant Marine. It provides local and national programs to educate the public and congress on the importance of sea services. The company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Part of The National Academies of Science, the National Academy of Engineering operates as a professional membership organization. The private company is based in Washington.