180813-N-RX668-053 NEWPORT, R.I. (Aug. 13, 2018) Rear Adm. Jeffrey A. Harley, president, 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)