ALEXANDRIA, Va.— PenFed Credit Union board member Philip Romanelli graduated with distinction from the U.S. Army War College at Carlisle, Pennsylvania where he earned a master’s degree in strategic studies.
Romanelli, whose academic credentials include a Bachelor of Arts in History from Princeton and a Master of Business Administration from Cambridge was named as a U.S. Army War College Distinguished Graduate for exceeding the standards for his core and elective courses, writing projects and his comprehensive oral exam. He was also chosen to participate in the Army War College’s National Security Policy Program which provides less than 4% of the student body with the opportunity to immerse themselves in studies necessary to prepare them for policymaking and planning at the national and international levels.
Romanelli is a senior Army civil servant and a combat veteran who serves as a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve. He attended the 10-month course in his civil service capacity, representing the Office of the Secretary of the Army. From among hundreds of eligible candidates, Romanelli was one of 17 Army civilians selected.
“Credit unions can draw incredible strength from volunteer boards of directors who are in touch with their members and truly understand their unique needs,” said PenFed President and CEO James Schenck. “Like many PenFed members and volunteers, Director Romanelli served in combat. He walks the walk and embodies the concept of citizen soldier.”