RETIRED MEN'S ASSOCIATION OF GREENWICH, Inc. (RMA)
Invites you to its meeting, April 29, 2026, at 11 am at Christ Church, Parish Hall, 254 East Putnam Ave., Greenwich. The program will also be shown on Zoom (click here for live feed), and on local cable channels 24 (Verizon) and 79 (Optimum)
Jeffrey P. Rogg, PhD., JD
“The Spy and the State: The History of American Intelligence”
On April 29 Dr. Jeffrey Rogg will present a history of American intelligence services from the Revolutionary War to the present day, as part of the year-long celebration of programs in Greenwich commemorating America’s 250th birthday. Dr. Rogg explores the origins and evolution of intelligence in America, including its overlooked role in some of the key events that shaped the nation and the historical underpinnings of intelligence controversies that have shaken the country to its constitutional core.
Jeff is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of South Florida’s Global and National Security Institute. Previously, he was an assistant professor at the Joint Special Operations University (U.S. Special Operations Command) and The Citadel. He was also a postdoctoral fellow in the National Security Affairs Department at the U.S. Naval War College. He is vice-president of the Society for Intelligence History and associate editor of the journal, Intelligence and National Security. He recently joined the Jack Miller Center’s network of scholars, which is dedicated to teaching America’s founding principles and history. His work has appeared in several academic journals and volumes as well as media such as The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The National Interest, The Hill, and the Los Angeles Times. His book, The Spy and the State: The History of American Intelligence, was published in June 2025.
Jeff has a BA in Latin and ancient history from Swarthmore College, a JD from Villanova University School of Law, an MA in security studies from Georgetown University, and a PhD in history from The Ohio State University. He served six years in the Massachusetts Army National Guard as an infantryman.
Our next presentation, on May 6 is Mark Clague, Professor of Music, University of Michigan, Author, “O Say Can You Hear: A Cultural Biography of the Star-Spangled Banner”
The Greenwich Retired Men’s Association offers a free program every Wednesday that is open to the public, both men and women; no reservations are required. Our social break starts at 10:40 am followed promptly by our presentation at 11:00. For additional information, including parking, see
