30th Anniversary

Celebrating a milestone year for the Foundation!

Initially established to provide support for the National Cryptologic Museum, the Foundation’s mission has expanded and evolved over the past 30 years. We invite you to join us throughout 2026 as we celebrate our 30th Anniversary. This page includes links to items of interest related to the NCF’s history, as well as photos, and upcoming event information. Also – later this year, we will feature a Kudo Board here for our friends and colleagues to share memories and reflections.

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Overview

In 1996, the National Cryptologic Museum Foundation (NCMF) was established to provide support for the National Cryptologic Museum – located at the National Security Agency (NSA) in Ft. Meade, Maryland. In 2026, the organization, now called the National Cryptologic Foundation (NCF) is celebrating its 30th year! Over the years, our mission has evolved and expanded to not only include preserving cryptologic history, but to help promote cybersecurity education and to convene experts around topics of national security interest.

Whether you are a long-time member or a new friend of the NCF, we invite you to peruse our gallery of photos, follow the links to items of interest, and consider joining us for an anniversary-related event. Also coming soon to this page will be a Kudo Board where you can leave us a note with your memories or other anniversary wishes.

Photo Gallery

1996 Early NCMF BoD — The first NCMF Board of Directors - with founder and first chairman Maj Gen John E. Morrison Jr., USAF

The original NCMF logo - 1996

The first In Memoriam Registry was a book the Foundation displayed at the Museum.

2004 Dave D'Auria and Dr. David Kahn — Acquisitions Chairman Dave D'Auria and Dr. David Kahn - 2004

2008 Eagle Alliance Crypto Cup check presented to Gene Becker

2005 Crypto Cup Trophy Presentation and Volunteer Appreciation at the Museum

2000s - early Motorcycle loan from George Mele to Dave D'Auria for NCM — George Mele, Pat Weadon, and Dave D'Auria - early 2000s motorcycle loan for Vietnam exhibit.

"The Link" - the NCF's hard copy newsletter until 2012

Original BoD member Jim Boone signing his book on cryptology at a Foundation program. *He donated all proceeds to the Foundation.

2009 Dr. David Kahn and Dave D'Auria with more donations for the Museum

2010 - Dr. David Kahn with Dave D'Auria - presentation of the rare Napoleon Letter for the Museum

2010 - Rene Stein (NCM Librarian) with Dave D'Aura

The Link newsletter gets a refreshed header to match the Foundation's logo

2012 - early acquisitions for the Museum

The first Zaslow Award winners (2013) MD History Content

2014 Crypto Cup Lunch and Awards for Volunteers and Winners

NCMF's Cindi Saadi with Dr. David Kahn at the 2014 GMM

The First Cyber Game - a project spearheaded by the NCMF and NiSUS for the Museum

2014 Zaslow Awards at MD History Content

Some of the earlier acquisitions for the Museum

2013 - Dick Schaeffer speaks at the opening of the Revolutionary Secrets exhibit

NCMF banner - created for various programs and brochures (2014)

After the In Memoriam book - the next edition of the Registry was a digital kiosk

2015 NCF Table at Armed Forces Day - manned by John Garcia

2015 AFIO event - pictured here Bowman, Botsai, and Kvetkas

The always enjoyable Crypto Cup Spy Hole. In 2015 - it was the Spy Tee Off

2015 Opening of the Friedman Exhibit - NCMF Dick Schaeffer assists with ribbon cutting

2015 Spring Program featuring Hodges. Pictured here with David Hamer and Pat Weadon

2016 Cup Spy Tee Off Dick with NCMF team

2016 GMM Gene Becker, Bill Saadi, and Cindi Saadi

2016 NCMF Luncheon honoring AFIO Elizabeth Bancroft

2017 Armed Forces Day Young Visitors with NCMF What is Cryptology bags

2017 Crypto Cup Eagle Alliance Check Presentation - a long-standing partnership!

2017 Cup Spy Tee Off Trio Elaine Sulewski, John Gardia, and Mary Faletto

2017 Crypto Cup Awards Group Shot at the Museum

2017 Crypto Cup Awards John Garcia and Mary Faletto

2017 Schorreck Program Elliot Carlson and NCMF Program Committee members

2017 Zaslow Award Junior Division winner with Orville Lewis

2018 Armed Forces Day NCMF table with Kevin Crouse and Bob Hunt

2018 Armed Forces Day - a young visitor to the NCMF table

2018 Gene Becker Memoriam Event at the Museum

2018 GMM Sally Botsai at the book sale table

Pat Weadon at the installment of the Army RC-12D in Vigilance Park

2018 John Garcia manning the table at the Museum

2018 NiSUS Game Kiosk Acquisition (2nd version for Museum)

2018 Spring Program Liza Mundy and Dick Schaeffer

2019 Benefactor Ceremony for CMSgt Al Gray

2019 Crypto Cup Award event at the Museum

2019 Crypto Cup winners CNI at the Museum Award Ceremony

2019 Dick Bernard Hall of Honor Presentation by NSA Reps

2019 Dick Bernard HoH Special Presentation by NSA and NCMF Representatives

2020 Original Cyber Chat hosted by then Education Director Mark Loepker

2020 Original Cyber Chat with an authentic Queen of Code - Eileen Buckholtz

2020 An Original Cyber Chat with Theresa Shea (now NCF BoD Member)

2021 Founders Event - Escape Room Team from NiSUS Mark Loepker

2022 Cocktails & Codebreakers - Greg Myre, Laura Nelson, Liza Mundy, Kemba Walden, Bill Nye

2022 NCF Education Director (at the time) Mark Loepker at Robert Frost MS with Engima

2023 Cocktails & Codebreakers - Moultrie, Nelson, INSF Heckenberg, Nakasone, Myre

2023 Cocktails & Codebreakers Fireside Chat

2023 Cyber Saturday - NCF Team Jennifer Langdon, Dr. Alisha Jordan, Dr. Charles Johnson-Bey, Laura Nelson, Darnell Washington

2023 #CyberChats Podcast #1 with Jen Langdon and Dr. Eliot Jardines

2023 December QRC NCF Director of Development Rebecca Diamond at the NCF's First Convening to Act

2024 Ambassador Class with Dr. Alisha Jordan & Mr. Daniel Rose

2024 Ambassador Program Mr. Dan Rose, Dr. Alicia Jordan & student Anastasiia Udalova

2024 Cocktails & Codebreakers Chat with Montel

2024 Cocktails & Codebreakers Hosts and Speakers

2024 Cyber Saturday Student Ambassadors Playing the Amanita Whitehat Game

2024 Cyber Saturday students and volunteers

2025 Cocktails & Codebreakers Admiral Michael Gilday and Frank Cilluffo McCrary Institute

2025 Cocktails & Codebreakers Hosts, Speakers, and Educator Honoree

2025 Cocktails and Codebreakers - Educator of the Year Presentation: Laura Nelson, Robin Burns, Alisha Jordan

2025 #CyberChats Podcast Women's History Month Panel

2025 Dec AI Convening - NCF Engagement & Innovation Director Kevin Keaton Moderating

2025 Dec AI Convening - Vihn Nguyen, Kevin Keaton, Laura Nelson, George Barnes

2025 Cybersecurity Education Summit Panel with NCF Podcast host Kennedy Taylor Tibbets (far right)

2025 Cyber Saturday Escape Room Challenge

2025 June Ambassadors at Robert Frost Middle School

2025 March AI Convening - Kevin Keaton, Chris Inglis, Gen Timothy D. Haugh, USAF, Laura Nelson, George Barnes

2025 March QRC Phillips Nobles Griffin — 2025 March QRC Convening - BoD Members Kevin Phillips, Dr. Calvin Nobles, and Rand Griffin

2026 Cyber Saturday - Dr. Calvin Nobles, Laura Nelson, Phil Rogofsky

2026 March PQC-Fireside-Chat-with-Bill-Newhouse-NIST-Murugiah-Souppaya-HP-Security-Lab-Dr-Lily-Chen-Cryptologic-Fellow-Rob-Joyce-Joyce-Cyber — 2026 March PQC-Fireside Chat with Bill Newhouse, Murugiah Souppaya, Dr. Lily Chen, and Rob Joyce

Kudo Board

Stay tuned to this area for a Kudo Board – coming soon. This is the perfect place to share your NCF/NCMF memories or send us your own unique anniversary wishes.

Website Items of Interest

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Please see a list of links to articles and pages featuring further NCF information - in celebration of the 30th Anniversary.

The NCF’s History

Learn about the NCF’s early history – getting established, the first Board, and more.
The Link – an NCF Newsletter
In the early days, the NCF had a hard-copy newsletter called The Link – take a look at some of the issues.
Cryptologic Artifacts – Foundation Acquisitions
Explore the various unique items acquired by the Foundation for the National Cryptologic Museum.
Cryptologic Trailblazers
Learn about some of the people who paved the way in the cryptologic field.
In Memoriam
The full In Memoriam Registry is in the process of being migrated to our new website. However, you can view the In Memoriam Panel honorees here and follow a link to view the Registry on our Archive site.
Flashback to an NCF 25th Anniversary Program – Featuring Former NSA Directors

A unique discussion with former NSA directors – including ADM Bobby Inman, USN (Ret); ADM William Studeman, USN (Ret); VADM J. Michael McConnell, USN (Ret); Lt Gen Kenneth Minihan, USAF (Ret); GEN Keith Alexander, USA (Ret); and ADM Michael Rogers, USN (Ret). National Security Correspondent Greg Myre moderated the program.
Flashback to an NCF 25th Anniversary Special Program.

Featuring former principal deputy directors of national intelligence including General Michael V. Hayden, USAF (Ret), Dr. Donald Kerr, and Ms. Stephanie O’ Sullivan. National Security Correspondent Greg Myre moderated the program.

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