Michael D. Yelanjian, Amphibious Group Three. The association provides a multi-faceted forum for education, professional development and career opportunities in these fields. The U.S. Naval Institute, publisher of Proceedings, Naval History and more than 600 books, is a private, independent, non-profit member society for professionals supported by our sea services and dedicated to sea power. The U.S. Naval Institute invites entries to its fifth annual Gen. Colin L. Powell Joint Warfighting Essay Contest. Entries may be heavy in uni-service detail, but must have joint application.
Entries are welcome from military professionals and civilians alike.
An exact word count must appear on the title page. Essays must be postmarked on or before April 1. Essays are judged anonymously. Each author should assign a motto in addition to a title to the essay. The motto and title should appear on the title page of the essay, in lieu of the author's name.