The week ahead

By John Liang / August 2, 2021 at 5:00 AM

The Navy League's Sea-Air-Space Symposium takes place in person this week, along with a Senate confirmation hearing and more.

Monday

The Navy League's Sea-Air-Space Symposium begins, featuring talks by senior Navy and Marine Corps leadership.

Tuesday

The Senate Armed Services Committee holds a hearing to consider the nomination of Lt. Gen. Laura Richardson to be head of U.S. Southern Command.

The Nuclear Deterrence Summit begins, with speakers including Senate Armed Services strategic forces subcommittee Ranking Member Deb Fischer (R-NE) and others.

Wednesday

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command chief Adm. John Aquilino speaks at the online Aspen Security Forum.

The Atlantic Council holds a webinar on "Enhancing Security in the Black Sea."

Thursday

Joint Chiefs of Staff Vice Chairman Gen. John Hyten speaks at a virtual Center for the Study of the Presidency & Congress event.

Friday

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Brown speaks at the National Press Club.

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