Senator John Warner

As members of the Naval Postgraduate School Foundation, we get to attend some pretty neat events.  Back in March, you might remember that we met the Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Gary Roughead.  Tonight, we had the pleasure of attending the ceremony for former Senator John Warner (R-VA) as he was presented with an honorary doctorate from NPS.  84 years young - he was witty and sharp as a tack.  We enjoyed hearing him tell old stories and later during the reception were honored to meet him.  Senator Warner was instrumental in altering the GI Bill so that spouses and children of the service member can use the GI Bill benefits.  A 30 year Senator from VA, he also was the Secretary of the Navy under President Nixon, was the 6th husband of Elizabeth Taylor, and soon will have a Virginia class submarine named after him, the USS John Warner. 

Senator John Warner

Justin and me with former Senator John Warner (R-VA)