This facility is helping to establish, in the national consciousness, the importance of our Navy and maritime heritage. And that's the kind of atmosphere in which recruiters like to operate. As an example, Miller related the story of the Mason City, Iowa High School Band's viewing of the film with 167 students attending. The first contest winners were published in the September 1994 Proceedings magazine and received their prizes from Gen. John Shalikashvili, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in a Pentagon ceremony in which General Powell also participated. Entries may be heavy in uni-service detail, but must have joint application.
Entries are welcome from military and civilian professionals.
Essays must be original and not previously published. An exact word count must appear on the title page. The name of the author shall not appear on the essay. Each author shall assign a motto in addition to a title to the essay. This envelope will not be opened until the Naval Institute has made its final selections.