NPC Luncheon with Admiral Paul Zukunft, United States Coast Guard

The commandant of the United States Coast Guard, Admiral Paul Zukunft, will speak at a National Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon on Aug. 5.

Zukunft will discuss challenges facing the service, including cyber security, expansion of the Panama Canal and managing limited resources in a world that faces a growing number of threats.

Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m., with remarks beginning at 1 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session ending at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $23 for Press Club members (NPC Members may purchase 2 tickets at this rate) and $37 for all other non-member tickets. For questions, please email [email protected] or call (202) 662 – 7501. Tickets must be paid for at the time of purchase.

NPC Members who wish to attend the pre- luncheon reception must RSVP separately to [email protected] 48 hours before the event. Space may be limited. You must have a paid reservation to the Luncheon to attend the VIP reception.

To submit a question in advance, put COAST GUARD in the subject line and email to [email protected] before 10 a.m. on the day of the luncheon.