The World Affairs Council of Hampton Roads Board of Directors

The World Affairs Council of Hampton Roads Board of Directors

NATO Festival Ambassadors' Lunch with Ambassador Marek Magierowski from Poland, Supreme Allied Commander Transformation General Philippe Lavigne, Ambassador Audra PlepytÄ— from Lithuania and Ambassador Dan-Andrei Muraru from Romania

WAC Ambassador of the Philippines Dinner: VB Councilman Michael Berlucchi, Rep Bobby Scott (VA-03), Portsmouth Mayor Shannon Glover, Philippine Ambassador, VB Mayor Bobby Dyer and Mr. Len Remias

Farewell Ceremony to Admiral Rob Bauer

On Jan. 17, 2025, Admiral Rob Bauer ended his tenure as the 33rd Chair of the NATO Military Committee. This date was highlighted with a special farewell ceremony.

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To educate our community to become well-informed and engaged citizens about critical international issues as they affect the world, nation, and the local region and thus prepare Hampton Roads citizens to thrive in an increasingly complex and challenging world.

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