Admiral Vandier at National Press Club: NATO Transformation & US Security – Feb 10, 2026

NATO’s Transformation Chief to Address National Press Club

WASHINGTON – Admiral Pierre Vandier, Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (SACT), will address the National Press Club on Tuesday, February 10, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., discussing the Alliance’s ongoing transformation and its implications for U.S. Security.

The event, a Headliners coffee and conversation, will begin with remarks from Admiral Vandier in the Fourth Estate Room, followed by a question-and-answer session. Attendees will hear how Allied Command Transformation (ACT) is working to ensure NATO remains prepared for future challenges and how this mission supports U.S. Strategic interests, according to a press release.

Vandier commands NATO’s transformation headquarters in Norfolk, Virginia. He will also outline the broader value of NATO for the United States, describing it as a network of nations that share the burden of defense, contribute global capabilities and address security crises across Europe and the broader transatlantic space.

National Press Club members may attend at no cost. Non-member tickets are available for $5. Tickets can be purchased here, and registration is required for entry.

Those wishing to submit questions for Admiral Vandier in advance are encouraged to email them to headliners@press.org, with “NATO” in the subject line. The deadline for submitting questions is 10 a.m. on the day of the address.

The National Press Club is located on the 13th Floor of the National Press Building at 529 14th St., NW, Washington, D.C.

Cecily Scott Martin is the press contact for the event and can be reached at [email protected] or 202-662-7525.

A joint press conference featuring Admiral Vandier is also scheduled for January 22, 2026, alongside Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, Chair of the NATO Military Committee, and General Alexus G. Grynkewich, Supreme Allied Commander Europe.