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Secure Payments for Life—And Support for the Naval Academy!

Security for yourself and support for the Naval Academy—a winning combination! A charitable gift annuity (CGA) provides fixed, secure payments for life for yourself and/or another person and future support …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJuly 21, 2021July 21, 2021

Golf.Com – Why the Naval Academy Golf Course is the best course you’ve never heard of

The Naval Academy Golf Course in Annapolis, Md., underwent major changes over the last couple of years. MOZELL PHOTOGRAPHY Our knowledgeable crew of course raters have played golf just about everywhere. Many …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJuly 17, 2021

The Homecoming Golf Scramble is Back for 2021

Hey Navy Golfers! The Homecoming Scramble is back at the Naval Academy Golf Course after three long years. We are partnering with the Naval Academy Athletic Association to celebrate alumni …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJuly 15, 2021

The Official “Called to Serve, Daring to Lead” Campaign Celebration Video!

From the USNA Alumni Association and Foundation: We are continuing our Year of Gratitude by sharing this video message that will appear in different forms at events, football games and …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJuly 7, 2021July 9, 2021

You Helped Us Raise Almost $540 Million—View Our Message of Thanks

Greetings from Annapolis,  Called to Serve, Daring to Lead: The Naval Academy Campaign concluded 30 June with almost $540 million raised from generous donors like you. Allow us to express our …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJuly 1, 2021

Watch This! Navy and Naval Academy Movies

By Bill the Goat on June 29, 2021 Pop some popcorn. Let the stars shine–on the silver screen that is. Summer is the perfect time to watch some flicks depicting the unique …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJune 29, 2021September 1, 2021

Website ‘Easel on Stribling’ for Artist Kristen Cronic ’11 Added to

The website Easel on Stribling for artist Kristin Cronic ’11 has been added to the US Naval Academy Links page. On her website, artist Kristen Cronic sells prints and originals …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJune 29, 2021June 29, 2021

USNA to Welcome Class of 2025 and Families

The U.S. Naval Academy is set to welcome the approximately 1,200 members of the Class of 2025 over two Induction Days (I-Days) on 29 and 30 June. While the prospective midshipmen …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJune 29, 2021

McDonough ’94 Now 89th Commandant of Midshipmen

The beginning of June marked the change of command for the U.S. Naval Academy Commandant of Midshipmen. RDML T.R. Buchanan ’92, USN, finished his two-year term on the Yard and was …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJune 29, 2021

Naval Academy in Annapolis to open to general public this Friday

By HEATHER MONGILIOCAPITAL GAZETTE |JUN 28, 2021 AT 2:45 PM The general public will be able to visit the Naval Academy by the end of the week. The academy and the Naval Support Activity …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJune 28, 2021

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