Professor Stanley Carpenter served in the U.S. Navy, retiring in June 2009 with the rank of Captain after 30 years of service, both Active Duty and Reserve, and having held several commanding officer positions. He taught Strategy and Policy at the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island, retiring as professor emeritus. Holding several academic degrees (PhD, MLitt, and BA with Honors), he publishes widely on military and naval history and leadership topics. He resides in Portsmouth, Rhode Island.