A Meet-Up
Friends, If you happen to be in the DC area this Thursday (May 24th) we’ll be hosting an informal happy hour at the Old Dominion Brewhouse at 6pm. This will be a good way to put some faces to names and...
View ArticleCIMSEC June Meet-Up
If you’re in the DC area next Tuesday, we hope you’ll stop by the Iron Horse Tap for our June meet-up. Come by to swap ideas, meet some interesting people, and catch up over a beer. We’ll be meeting in...
View ArticleFront and Center: CIMSEC’s Past and Future
I recently returned from leave and some thistle-pulling and sagebrush clearing a family reunion and realized that the month of June has already ended. It’s surprising how fast the summer has arrived...
View ArticleJuly Meet-Up Follow-Up
At our July DC Meet-Up, we took an informal poll of what country the brilliant minds (in their own minds) of CIMSEC should focus on for a week of analysis. We also asked what threat, technology, or...
View ArticleMost Popular CIMSEC Stories of 2012
2012 was a great year for us here at CIMSEC. As a new organization it was technically both our best and worst year. But not all posts and articles are created equally. So here are our top pieces of...
View ArticleCIMSEC 1-Year Anniversary and April DC Meet-Up
It’s been one year since we started CIMSEC as an experiment in empowering maritime security collaboration and discussion (alright, after I stared it as a. During this time we’ve published over 250...
View Article2013-2014 CIMSEC Elections
Members and Friends of CIMSEC, As an all-volunteer group we rely on our officers to keep the machinery of our organization running, and July means its time for our annual elections to bring in a new...
View ArticleVoting Now Open
Voting is now open for CIMSEC members to choose the officers for the 2013-2014 term. Voting will end July 14th at midnight. Click here to vote.
View ArticleCongrats to the New Officers
Congrats to our 2013-2014 Officers! President: Annie George Vice President and Director of External Relations: Scott Cheney-Peters Director of Membership: Chris Barber Director of Social Media: H....
View ArticleSC Episode 2: Strategy
This week, we talk about our military’s Strategic Goals, Strategic Planning, and Strategic Communication; Tim Walton, Delex consultant and Annie George, CIMSEC President, join us for Episode 2-...
View ArticleSea Control 8: Sacred Cows and Amphibians
CDR Salamander joins Matt and Grant for a podcast on writing as a member of the military, anonymity, and some sacred cows military planners hold dear: benefits, high-end systems, equal budgeting, etc…...
View ArticleSea Control 15 – Auld Lang Syne
The global system doesn’t stop just because we’re all staying up late to drink Champagne… which means Sea Control doesn’t stop either. Matt and Scott discuss the last and next year of CIMSEC in this...
View ArticleMonday Starts Air Sea Battle Week
You definitely didn’t ask for it, but we’ve got it. Starting Monday is the Air Sea Battle Battle, or Air Sea Battle (ASB) Week for the less combative. If you’re unaware of what ASB is, good… because...
View ArticleSee the CFAR Presentations Now!
Couldn’t make it to CIMSEC’s Forum for Authors and Readers? Well you missed out, and we missed you, but the good news is you can check out most of the presentations online now .
View ArticleOur Final Kickstarter / Fundraising Update
Four months ago, we concluded our inaugural fundraising campaign. The results too us aback; not only had we exceeded our initial fundraising goal by over 300%, but the support and enthusiasm from our...
View ArticleCALL FOR ARTICLES – Policy & Analysis Document Reviews
BJ Armstrong, author of 21st Century Sims, those who wish to understand or pontificate, we must “do our homework.” CIMSEC embraces that ideal, so we are putting out a general call for articles on the...
View ArticleCIMSEC’s 2015 Elections – Join the Team
Every year we strive to fill our elected offices with highly motivated volunteers interested in connecting maritime professionals from around the globe and creating opportunities for advancing the...
View ArticleCIMSEC 2015 Elections Nominations Now Open
In order to submit a nomination, you must be a CIMSEC member at the time of nomination. The nominee must be a CIMSEC member as well. Members can be nominated and run for more than one position but may...
View ArticleStoke the Boiler with a Monthly CIMSEC Donation!
We’re happy you’ve decided to consider a CIMSEC as an organization worthy of your support. CIMSEC content is and always will be free; consider a voluntary monthly donation to offset our operational...
View ArticleOCT 2: Athena East Innovation Competition
CIMSEC content is and always will be free; consider a voluntary monthly donation to offset our operational costs. As always, it is your support and patronage that have allowed us to build this...
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