A special sustaining member breakfast discussion with Mr. Ray Mabus, Secretary of the Navy.

From growing tensions in the South China Sea to close encounters with Iranian vessels in the Persian Gulf, the U.S. Navy continues to be at the forefront of the United States' interactions with other countries.

What are the United States' most pressing national security priorities at sea? What role does the Navy play in these complicated international relationships?

Featuring:

Secretary Ray Mabus, U.S. Navy

Ray Mabus currently serves as the 75th Secretary of the Navy, the longest to serve as leader of the Navy and Marine Corps since World War I. Before his appointment by President Obama, he served as Governor of Mississippi from 1988 to 1992, and as Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 1994 to 1996. Read more about his background.

Please note: this breakfast is for sustaining members only. Learn more about sustaining membership.