Bringing Business Expertise to Keep America Safe

We match the best talent in business together with senior national security leaders to apply best practices and cutting-edge ideas to solve some of the Nation's most complex and pressing national security challenges.

Who We Are

We are a nationwide network of elite business leaders who are united in the belief that private-sector expertise can assist the national security enterprise to ensure that the United States remains secure.  We are a trusted nonpartisan nonprofit with 40 years of experience bringing pro-bono private-sector executive talent to partner with the government’s national security agencies.

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In-depth series featuring business and national security experts providing an insider’s perspective on today’s most vexing challenges facing our nation’s security.

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Building the Base Episode 42: Jim Hake

In this episode of "Building the Base," hosts Lauren Bedula and Hondo Geurts welcome Jim Hake, the founder of Spirit...

BENS President and CEO, General Votel (Ret.) interviews BENS members for insights on national security trends and highlights public-private cooperation to solve security challenges.

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Episode 22: Stephanie Chung

In Episode 22 of “5 Questions with the CEO,” General Joe Votel talks with trendsetting aviation executive and BENS member,...

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Upcoming Events

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Luncheon on the Houthis of Yemen and the Threat They Pose (Dallas)

Participate in a luncheon discussion on the Houthis of Yemen and the threat they pose in the region and world. The Houthis of...
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Luncheon Discussion with China’s Geopolitical Influence with Summit Group DC & Turner Global Solutions

Please join us for an exclusive lunch discussion featuring Dana Linnet, President, The Summit Group DC and Michael Turner, Founder,...
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Luncheon Discussion on Advances in Military Medicine (Austin)

Please join a luncheon discussion on how a small group of world class trauma experts joined forces with America's best...

Past Events

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BENS Southeast Dining Out

Please join BENS SE members and their spouses or guests at The Buckhead Club for our annual Southeast BENS Dining...
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Panel Discussion on Space Agenda 2025

Please join BENS NY for a panel discussion on Space Agenda 2025 and the space industrial base with representatives from...
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Luncheon on U.S. Middle East Policy in 2025 (Houston)

Please join a luncheon discussion on U.S. Middle East policy under the second Trump administration with Gregg Roman, Director and...