Member News & Event Recaps

For the sixth time since 2008, a group of BENS members visited Lockheed Martin Aero in Fort Worth to tour the F-35 production line and receive briefings on the F-35…

A BENS delegation visited the U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area this week to gain insights into the operations and capabilities of the USCG. The group embarked on a thrilling ride around the…

On Tuesday, May 21, BENS hosted a small discussion with Moroccan officials visiting the United States as part of the State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). Member representative Stephanie Yantajoined with Gen.…

BENS NY members recently spoke with FBI NY Field Office’s Assistant Director in Charge, James Smith, and key members of his team. The group discussed a wide range of national security…

On May 2nd General Kenneth F. McKenzie, Jr. USMC (Ret.), former CENTCOM Commander joined BENS Boston members for a discussion on the Middle East. General McKenzie gave an in-depth overview of where the…

This week, a delegation from BENS had the opportunity to visit Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Air Station New River in North Carolina. The group was graciously hosted by leadership from Marine Corps…

Last week, the 8th Air Force and Joint-Global Strike Operations Center welcomed a delegation from BENS. During their visit, the delegation received briefings on the center’s history and operational missions.…

On Tuesday, April 9th members Jermon Bafaty and Justin Freeh from BENS joined the Strategic Leaders International Course (SLIC), a 4-week program by USSOCOM for emerging leaders from allied nations. Alongside discussions on U.S. leadership…