180813-N-RX668-034 NEWPORT, R.I. (Aug. 13, 2018) An actor portraying Rear Adm. Stephen B. Luce, founder and first president of U.S. Naval War College (NWC) addresses students, staff, faculty and guests during a convocation ceremony kicking off the 2018-2019 academic year. After their completion of NWC’s 10-month Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) programs, students earn JPME credit and either a NWC diploma or a master’s degree in National Security and Strategic Studies or Defense and Strategic Studies. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jess Lewis/Released)