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USS Porter sailors save stranded divers off coast of North Carolina

By Diana Stancy Correll  Aug 17, 03:57 PM Sailors assigned to guided-missile destroyer Porter pose with Ben Wiggins, Daniel Williams, Evan Williams, and Luke Lodge after rescuing the divers at sea off the coast of …

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Posted byMatthew EliasAugust 18, 2023August 18, 2023

Navy, Notre Dame set to wear alternate uniforms designed by Under Armour for season opener in Ireland

By Bill Wagner Capital Gazette Aug 07, 2023 at 2:40 pm The Claddagh ring symbol that Navy and Notre Dame will wear on the necks of their jerseys. (Courtesy Photo) Navy and …

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Posted byMatthew EliasAugust 7, 2023

Correction to My Email Concerning the Midshipmen Summer Training Program

Classmates, After I sent out the report on the USNA Summer Training Program in July, one of our Class Officers provided me with the latest USNA Instruction on the Midshipmen …

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Posted byMatthew EliasAugust 5, 2023August 7, 2023

45th Reunion Update – STANDING ROOM ONLY FOOTBALL TICKET SALES EXTENDED – VERY LIMITED TIME TO ACT!

Classmates, NAAA has informed us that they have extended the standing room only ticket deadline to 8/16, or until sold out. You need a ticket to enter the stadium to attend …

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Posted byMatthew EliasAugust 4, 2023

Last day at Ogle, first day at Fluegel

From Jeff Webb, CEO, U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation: Last day at Ogle Hall, which has been the home of the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association & Foundation since 1944. …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJuly 18, 2023July 18, 2023

Update on Dennis Otoshi in Ukraine

Classmates, Greg Baur (33rd CO) forwarded to me a note and some photos from Dennis Otoshi (33rd CO) who is still serving in the Red Cross in Ukraine, and asked me to …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJuly 4, 2023

USNA Summer Training Programs Explained

Classmates, Hope you are having a great Fourth of July! With Plebe Summer starting last week for the Class of 2027, I want to share with you a summary of …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJuly 4, 2023

Class of 2027 Plebes Report for Duty at Naval Academy: ‘This Is Not a Normal College Experience’

The U.S. Naval Academy welcomes the midshipman candidates, or plebes, of the Class of 2026 during Induction Day 2022, June 30, 2022. (Stacy Godfrey/U.S. Navy) 30 Jun 2023 The Capital, …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJune 30, 2023July 5, 2023

Service academies exempt from Supreme Court affirmative action ruling

By Irene Loewenson  Thursday, Jun 29 Chief Justice John Roberts cited “the potentially distinct interests that military academies may present” as a reason not to address their admissions practices now. (Alex Brandon/AP, File) …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJune 29, 2023July 2, 2023

1,200 plebes to be inducted into the Naval Academy Thursday: ‘I’m looking forward to becoming a better leader’

Jordan Mueller was sitting at a Navy football game in 2021 during her junior year of high school when she decided she wanted to attend the U.S. Naval Academy. Despite …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJune 29, 2023

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