Awards
2023
Sentinel of the Sea Award, Naval War College, U.S. Navy.
2017
The Naval Order of the United States established The John F. Lehman Naval Historian Award to acknowledge Mr. Lehman’s contribution to naval research and to acknowledge his inspiration of future naval researchers and historians.
2017
Beichl Patriotism Award, St. Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, PA.
2014
Admiral of the Navy John Dewey Award, Naval Order of the United States.
2011
Freedom Flame Award, Center for Security Policy, Washington, DC.
2011
America and the Sea Award, Mystic Seaport Museum, CT.
2010
His Serene Highness Prince Albert of Monaco bestowed upon Mr. Lehman the Officer de l’Ordre des Grimaldi medal for services to the Sovereign.
2008
Distinguished Service Award, National Maritime Historical Society, NY
2003
On Seas of Glory, The Rear Admiral Samuel Eliot Morison Award for Naval Literature, Naval Order of the United States.
1990
Chester W. Nimitz Memorial Lectures in National Security Affairs. Lecturer. Naval Power After Cold War Victory. April 16, 17 and 18. University of California, Berkeley. By the Regents of the University of California. 1992.
1989
Command of the Seas, The Rear Admiral Samuel Eliot Morison Award for Naval Literature, Naval Order of the United States.
1987
The Distinguished Patriot Award, Sons of the Revolution, NY.
1986
Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Leadership Award, Naval Order of the United States.
1986
US Navy, US Air Force, US Army, US Marine Corps, Civilian Service Award