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SAVE THE DATES FOR OUR CLASS OF 1978 50TH REUNION!

Classmates, Ray Bracy, our 50th Reunion Coordinator, and our Reunion Committee, have selected the following dates for our reunion: Thursday, October 19, 2028 to Sunday, October 22, 2028 Saturday, October 21, 2028, …

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Posted byMatthew EliasSeptember 22, 2025

2 for 7

Aug 07, 2025 During the first two years of a midshipman’s time at the Naval Academy, he or she has the option to leave with virtually no consequence. Mids can …

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Posted byMatthew EliasAugust 15, 2025

Meet the Supe

Lieutenant General Borgschulte graduated from the Naval Academy in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Oceanography. Following graduation, 2ndLt Borgschulte earned his jump wings at the Army’s Airborne …

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Posted byMatthew EliasAugust 15, 2025August 18, 2025

U.S. Naval Academy gets first Marine superintendent, change of command ceremony held in Maryland

The U.S. Naval Academy held a change of command ceremony in Maryland Friday, where Lt. Gen. Michael Borgschulte became the first Marine Corps officer to be superintendent. Borgschulte was deputy …

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Posted byMatthew EliasAugust 15, 2025August 18, 2025

Naval Academy Superintendent Change of Command Ceremony

United States Naval Academy Superintendent Vice Adm. Yvette M. Davids was relieved by Lt. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte in a change of command ceremony at the Naval Academy on Friday, …

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Posted byMatthew EliasAugust 15, 2025August 18, 2025

Naval Academy Superintendent’s Change of Command ceremony this Friday at USNA

Naval Academy Superintendent Vice Adm. Yvette Davids will be properly relieved by Lt. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte in a change of command ceremony at the Naval Academy Aug. 15 at …

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Posted byMatthew EliasAugust 12, 2025

Senate confirms first Marine to lead Naval Academy

By Ellie Wolfe Aug 5, 2025 The U.S. Naval Academy has a new superintendent.   Lt. Gen. Michael Borgschulte, the first Marine to lead the military academy in its 179-year …

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Posted byMatthew EliasAugust 5, 2025August 6, 2025

2025 USNA Distinguished Graduate Award Ceremony Gouge

Classmates, The 2025 USNA Distinguished Graduate Award ceremony will be held in Annapolis on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 4:30PM in Alumni Hall where our classmate VADM Andy Winns, USN …

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Posted byMatthew EliasAugust 4, 2025August 5, 2025

Alumni Association & Foundation mission update

At AA&F, we connect and support our alumni and the USNA community so they and the Brigade can lead and serve to their full potential – in and out of …

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Posted byMatthew EliasAugust 4, 2025

2026 USNA Distinguished Graduate Award Nomination Gouge

Classmates, Nominations for the 2026 USNA Distinguished Graduate Award (DGA) cycle opened on 1 July 2025 and closes on 15 October 2025. This award honors living U.S. Naval Academy graduates …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJuly 23, 2025

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