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The Reserve Officers Association
(ROA), in partnership with the Institute for Shipboard Education (ISE) is
setting sail August 19-23 aboard the luxury MV Explorer.
Embarking
from Boston, Massachusetts and debarking in historic Halifax Nova Scotia, this
four day voyage will feature an incredible lineup of education and enrichment
opportunities. Passengers will have the unique opportunity to learn from and
engage with, some of the top minds in defense, legislation, foreign policy, and
national security. Outside the classroom, attendees will experience a wide
variety of enrichment programs and entertainment:
Faculty:
- Gen.
Michael Hayden, USAF (Ret.)–former Director, CIA and NSA
- Maj. Gen. James Livingston, USMC (Ret.)–MOH
recipient
- LTG Jack Stultz–Commanding General, USARC
- Lt.
Gen. Michael Dunn, USAF (Ret.)–President, Air Force Association and former
President, National Defense University
- Jack
Goldstone–Professor, GMU School of Public Policy
- Mackenzie
Eaglin–Resident Fellow at the Marilyn Ware Center for Security Studies,
American Enterprise Institute
- Jeff
Gibbs–Legal Advisor on Non-Proliferation at Department of State; historian
- Maj
Gen Mike Lehnert, USMC (Ret.)–former Commanding General, Marine Corps
Installations West
- Al
Zapanta–President and CEO, U.S.-Mexico Chamber of Commerce and former
Chairman, Reserve Forces Policy Board
- James
Carafano, Ph.D.–Senior Research fellow, Heritage Foundation and instructor, National
Defense University
- John
Calamos Sr.–Chairman and CEO of Calamos Investments
- Maj. Gen. Robert Kasulke – Commander, USAR
Medical Command
Program Highlights:
- The Future of the Force – leadership
perspectives on budget constraints
- Firing Simulator – can you make the shot when it
counts? Test yourself
- Fueling Defense – energy’s real impact on
national security
- On the Ground in Iran – separating fact from
fiction
- Theaters of Engagement – the world of defense
region by region—Syria, North Korea, Pakistan and Afghanistan
- Virtual Battlefield Staff Rides – relive
historical engagements and make
- command decisions under pressure
- Flight Simulator – climb into the cockpit and
experience what air superiority really means
- Defense at Home – operations on the southern
border and homeland security
- War Film Festival – your favorite war movies
with a panel of historical experts
- The Faces of Heroism – connect with Medal of
Honor recipients
- Steel Beach Barbeque – relax and engage during
our kick-off event
*program items subject to change
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Aboard the luxurious MV Explorer: a 590 ft., 6 deck cruise liner outfitted with first class education facilities set amidst all the recreational amenities you would expect in a world class cruise line.
Embarkation: August 19, 2012 - Boston, Massachusetts
Debarkation: August 23, 2012 - Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Rethinking Defense: Odyssey at Sea sets sail on August 19, 2012. During the four day voyage passengers will encounter truly unforgettable experiences, certain to enrich their minds and bodies before arriving August 23 in Halifax Nova Scotia.
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Now that you've had a chance to preview the program, tour the ship and explore Halifax click the "Sign Me Up" link below to view your cabin choices and sign up for Odyssey at Sea! If you would like to be kept up to date on the latest Odyssey at Sea information, take a moment to fill out the form at the "Keep Me Posted" link below.
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Learn More!
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View Our Digital Brochure!
Visit:
www.roa.org/voyage2012
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Start Date:
Sunday, August 19, 2012
End Date:
Thursday, August 23, 2012
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