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After a Bungled Theft of Navy’s Mascot Draws Fire, Goatnappers Strike Again

Leaders of the nation’s military academies say swiping one another’s mascot animals is strictly forbidden, but that hasn’t seemed to deter glory-seeking raiders. By Dave PhilippsDec. 3, 2021, 5:00 a.m. ET Just …

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Posted byMatthew EliasDecember 3, 2021

Navy football unveils aviation-themed specialty uniforms for showdown with archrival Army

By BILL WAGNER CAPITAL GAZETTE  NOV 30, 2021 AT 12:56 PM PHOTOS Special Navy uniforms for Army-Navy game 2021 Special Navy football uniforms for the 2021 Army-Navy game to be played Dec. 11, …

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Posted byMatthew EliasNovember 30, 2021December 1, 2021

The 2021 Army-Navy Uniform Is Here.

Posted byMatthew EliasNovember 30, 2021December 10, 2021

Army West Point unveils specialty uniforms for showdown with archrival Navy

By BILL WAGNER CAPITAL GAZETTE  NOV 29, 2021 AT 3:19 PM PHOTOS Special Army uniforms for Army-Navy game 2021 Special Army football uniforms for the 2021 Army-Navy game to be played Dec. 11, …

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Posted byMatthew EliasNovember 29, 2021December 1, 2021

ARMY-NAVY 2021- JOIN THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION FOR THE ARMY NAVY GAME AT METLIFE STADIUM!

From the Naval Academy Alumni Association: We will offer bus transportation and an Alumni Association sponsored tailgate this year. Please read each description carefully and register for the option that …

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Posted byMatthew EliasNovember 29, 2021

Class of 1978 Class Gift Update

Classmates, I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving. As the year-end rapidly approaches, many of us are thinking about making donations that will count against our CY2021 taxes. With …

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Posted byMatthew EliasNovember 29, 2021November 30, 2021

NAVY IS HEADING TO DUBLIN – 2023

After the cancellation of the 2020 Aer Lingus College Football Classic, we are excited to once again be offering travel packages for all Navy fans for the 2023 game in Dublin …

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Posted byMatthew EliasNovember 23, 2021November 25, 2021

NAVAL ACADEMY CLASS OF 2022 OBTAIN CAREER ASSIGNMENTS

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2021 11:06 AM Approximately 1,100 midshipmen in the Class of 2022 received their service assignments yesterday in Bancroft Hall at the Naval Academy. Midshipmen may select from …

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Posted byMatthew EliasNovember 19, 2021November 28, 2021

Class of 2025 Plebe Summer Videos Added to Website

Two videos of the Class of 2025 Plebe Summer were added to Website Interesting and Fun Video Links page. The videos, I-Day 2021 Experience and United States Naval Academy Class …

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Posted byMatthew EliasNovember 8, 2021

NFL on FOX crew honors Veterans Day live from the Naval Academy in Annapolis

The NFL on FOX crew adds the Naval Academy to its long-standing tradition of broadcasting from a military installation as America prepares to collectively pay tribute to those who have …

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Posted byMatthew EliasNovember 8, 2021

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