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The “Original” Aloha Shirt is Back!

Background: The exclusive Reyn Spooner USNA Hawaiian shirt was produced by (Chris Hodges ’87) more than 10 years ago. I sold them on single purpose website. After the initial run I shut down the website …

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Posted byMatthew EliasApril 19, 2022

We’re 30 days away from finding out which class is the GOAT!

  GREAT CLASS CHALLENGE    Which class has what it takes to be the GOAT? Over the past eight years the Challenge has driven support for your class projects, the Naval …

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Posted byMatthew EliasApril 18, 2022

Service Academy students not allowed to make NIL Deals

From the Athletic website, April 11th NCAA Mailbag – https://theathletic.com/3242772/2022/04/11/college-football-group-of-5-realignment-predictions/ (last question): How do the service academies handle NIL? Are academy cadets allowed to take NIL money? There were substantial …

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Posted byMatthew EliasApril 16, 2022April 17, 2022

DEATH OF RETIRED NAVAL ACADEMY MASCOT – BILL 34

The Naval Academy is saddened to report the recent death of retired Navy goat mascot Bill 34. The decision was made to painlessly euthanize Bill 34 earlier this month due to …

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Posted byMatthew EliasMarch 28, 2022March 30, 2022

1940 Naval Air Recruiting Film ‘Eyes of the Navy’ Added to Interesting and Fun Links Page

The 1940 Naval Air Recruiting Film ‘Eyes of the Navy‘ was added to the Interesting and Fun Links Page. This 20 minutes recruiting film was produced by Warner Bros. in …

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Posted byMatthew EliasMarch 26, 2022

Your Naval Academy and the Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Dear Alumni, Parents, and Friends, The ongoing conflict in Ukraine is a stark reminder of the challenges that await our midshipmen once they graduate and commission into our Navy and …

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Posted byMatthew EliasMarch 24, 2022March 25, 2022

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! – Celebrate with Navy in Ireland 2023

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Posted byMatthew EliasMarch 17, 2022March 18, 2022

Navy Training Film – T-28 Standard Operating Procedures Added to Interesting and Fun Videos Page

Compliments of Jeff Dickman (18th Co.), the US Navy Training Film T-28 Standard Operating Procedures for carrier landings was added to the Interesting and Fun Videos page. By the time …

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Posted byMatthew EliasMarch 17, 2022March 17, 2022

Navy Football Season Tickets & Class of ’78 Tailgate Spot

Classmates, It is time for you Navy football season ticket holders to renew your season tickets and to consider if you want to join the Class of ‘78 tailgate. Every …

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Posted byMatthew EliasMarch 14, 2022

An Update on the All Academy Challenge

The All Academy Challenge (AAC) has been a great success over the past eight years for all five federal service academies. Academy alumni have stepped up each year, increasing participation …

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Posted byMatthew EliasFebruary 22, 2022February 23, 2022

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