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Marine 3-Star to Lead Naval Academy, Davids Heading to OPNAV Staff

July 17, 2025 1:49 PM – Updated: July 17, 2025 3:52 PM A Marine Corps officer is in line to lead the U.S. Naval Academy for the first time in …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJuly 17, 2025

2025 Navy Football Fan Fest and Media Day Set for Saturday, August 2

Navy fans are invited to the 2025 Navy Football Fan Fest / Media Day on Saturday, August 2 from 10 a.m.-12 noon at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Fan Fest and Media Day is presented …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJuly 11, 2025

John Semcken (2nd Co.) and 50th Gift Committee Release Class Video

My esteemed classmates: It is with a tremendous amount of pride that I forward to you this emotional and heartfelt opus, chronicling our four years in Bancroft Hall and through …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJuly 8, 2025

Call for Nominations—2026 Distinguished Graduate Award

Attention All Members, The nomination window for the 2026 Distinguished Graduate Award (DGA) opened on 1 July 2025 and will remain open through 15 October 2025. Since the award’s establishment …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJuly 2, 2025

USNA 1978 UPDATE: Sea Trials, Herndon, & the Great Class Challenge

Classmates, I just got back from 3 great days in Annapolis following ‘28 through their Sea Trials and their Herndon climb. It was 3 long, tough days in heavy wind …

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Posted byMatthew EliasMay 15, 2025May 16, 2025

Naval Academy class of 2028 completes Herndon Climb: ‘Plebes no more’

Baltimore Sun By James Matheson May 14, 2025 At 10:28 a.m. Wednesday, midshipmen fourth class Augustus “Gus” Russo, 20, extended his arms to the top of the Herndon Monument, lost …

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Posted byMatthew EliasMay 14, 2025May 16, 2025

USNA Class of 1978: Final Great Class Challenge Update

Classmates, This is the last update report before “The Great Class Challenge” ends tonight at midnight. We have slipped to 5th place. Let’s press to the very end to get …

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Posted byMatthew EliasMay 9, 2025

UPDATE: 2025 USNA Great Class Challenge

Classmates, We are halfway through the Great Class Challenge which ends Friday, May 9, and we stand 4th in Class Participation. Thanks to all of you who have participated so …

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Posted byMatthew EliasMay 7, 2025

2025 Great Class Challenge

Classmates, The Naval Academy Foundation’s 2025 “Great Class Challenge” will be held 4-9 May, but let’s be clear: our 50th Class Reunion Endowment is the real mission. The Challenge is …

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Posted byMatthew EliasApril 28, 2025

2025 DGA Award Ceremony to be held September 4th

Posted byMatthew EliasApril 9, 2025

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