On September 9, 2022, the Chicago Navy Memorial Foundation hosted a Sea Power discussion panel at which former Assistant Secretary of Defense Seth Cropsey, retired Admiral John M. Richardson, former Chief of Naval Operations, and retired Admiral Cecil D. Haney, former Commander, U.S. Strategic Command, spoke. Moderated by naval strategist Dr. Jerry Hendrix, the panel highlighted the crucial role of sea power in maintaining national security and ensuring global stability.