Richard 'Rich' Landolt

Richard Landolt has a diverse work experience in various roles and organizations. Richard is currently the President/CEO at Still Serving Veterans and a Rear Admiral (Ret) in the US Navy. Prior to this, they worked as a Senior Fellow at CNA Corporation, where they provided regional expertise and analyses for the Navy and Marine Corps. Richard also served as the Secretary of Defense Representative to NATO and Europe/Defense Advisor to the US Ambassador to NATO. Richard'sprevious roles include being a Senior Analyst at CNA Corporation, Executive Director for Public Safety at the City of Mobile, Alabama, and Director Current Operations/Cyber at U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM). Richard has also held positions at the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV) and U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet. Throughout their career, they have demonstrated leadership and expertise in various areas including international engagement, amphibious forces, and crisis contingency operations.

Richard Landolt has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Florida. Richard also has a Master of Science degree in Telecommunications Systems Management from the Naval Postgraduate School. Additionally, Richard has completed the Joint Professional Military Education Phase 1 program at the US Marine Corps Command and Staff, focusing on Military Joint Operations Planning and Strategy with an emphasis on Amphibious Warfare. Richard further pursued a subspecialty in Pol-Mil Affairs, with a focus on Asia and Europe, at the RAND Corporation. Finally, they completed the Political-Military Affairs Sub-specialty program at the Chief of Naval Operations Strategic Studies Group XXIV, where they focused on Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations.