April 25,
2002
Dr. Charles P. Neimeyer,
Dean of Academics, Naval War College
Dr. Neimeyer is a native of
Baltimore, Maryland. He graduated with a Bachelor of
Arts degree from the University of Maryland in 1976.
Shortly thereafter, he was commissioned a Second
Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps and was assigned
duties with the Fleet Marine Force as an artillery
officer. Dr. Neimeyer served in a variety of posts and
stations during his Marine Corps Career including
assignments as a Battery Commander, professor of
history at the U.S. Naval Academy, professor of
National Security Studies at the Naval War College,
and service on the military staff of the President of
the United States. During the course of his military
career, Dr. Neimeyer earned a Master of Arts and
Doctorate with distinction in History from Georgetown
University and a Master of Arts with highest
distinction from the Naval War College. While on
active duty he was awarded the Joint Defense
Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service
Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal with Gold Star in
lieu of a second award, and the National Defense
Medal.
Retiring from the Marine Corps in 1996
as a Lieutenant Colonel, Dr. Neimeyer taught for one
year on the history department faculty at the
University of Central Oklahoma earning a distinction
while there as Liberal Arts Teacher of the Year.
Returning to the Naval War College as a civilian
Professor of National Security Affairs, Dr. Neimeyer
was appointed Dean of Academics in August 2000. He
also holds the Naval War College Forrest Sherman Chair
of Public Diplomacy.
Dr. Neimeyer has authored numerous
books and articles on the U.S. military and national
security affairs. He is married to the former Janet
Bell of Bethesda, Maryland and they have three
children, Kelli, Patrick, and Christopher.
