Join us for a very rare intimate lunch and speech with Admiral Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Admiral Mullen is the highest ranking military officer and leads 2.4 million American men and women in the armed services.

There are few times in history that that the United States has faced multiple and simultaneous threats. Admiral Mullen presides over the military during one of the most challenging times in the Nation's history.

Admiral Mullen was sworn in as the 17th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on October 1, 2007. He serves as the principal military advisor to the President, the Secretary of Defense, the National Security Council, and the Homeland Security Council.

As a Flag Officer, Admiral Mullen commanded Cruiser-Destroyer Group 2, the George Washington Battle Group, and the U.S. 2nd Fleet/NATO Striking Fleet Atlantic.

Ashore he has served in leadership positions at the Naval Academy, in the Office of the Secretary of Defense and on the Navy Staff. He was the 32nd Vice Chief of Naval Operations from August 2003 to October 2004.

His last operational assignment was as Commander, NATO Joint Force Command Naples/Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe. Admiral Mullen is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, the Advanced Management Program at the Harvard Business School and earned a Master of Science degree in Operations Research from the Naval Postgraduate School.

Prior to becoming Chairman, Admiral Mullen served as the 28th Chief of Naval Operations.

Lunch is included. Early RSVPs are suggested since the event will reach capacity quickly