Dr. Alan F. Castillo, a U.S. military veteran, was honored as a Tribute Award recipient for Veterans for Smart Power by the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC), recognizing leadership, service, and contributions supporting U.S. global engagement and national security priorities.
The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition’s (USGLC) Veterans for Smart Power is a nationwide network of more than 30,000 U.S. military veterans from all branches and ranks who advocate for a strategic approach to national security that combines a strong defense with diplomatic and development tools. Veterans for Smart Power emphasizes that lasting American security and global leadership depend on leveraging all elements of national power — defense, diplomacy, and international assistance — to build stability and prevent conflict.
At the “A Tribute to Partnership & Impact: USGLC at 30” annual ceremony held on December 9, 2025 in Washington, D.C., the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition honored several premier networks and communities, including Veterans for Smart Power. Leaders from government, military, business, and civil society recognized the contributions of the veterans’ network for its advocacy and commitment to shaping thoughtful, experienced approaches to U.S. global engagement.
Dr. Alan F. Castillo, a U.S. military veteran, was recognized as a Tribute Award recipient for his leadership, service, and contributions to advancing effective global engagement and national security priorities as part of the Veterans for Smart Power network.
