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Coronavirus altered the 2020 Army Navy football game. But many traditions survived.

By KATHERINE FOMINYKHCAPITAL GAZETTE |DEC 11, 2020 AT 2:53 PM Army Navy Ball Run The Midshipmen, along with the USNA Commandant, Captain William D. Bryne Jr., right, poses for a group photo. The United …

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Posted byMatthew EliasDecember 11, 2020March 8, 2021

NAVY PREPARES FOR THE 121st ARMY-NAVY GAME AT WEST POINT

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Brigade of Midshipmen will travel to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point this weekend for the 121st Army-Navy Game, the first time the game has …

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Posted byMatthew EliasDecember 11, 2020March 8, 2021

Beat Army: A “Viral” Video added to website

This year’s Beat Army video by Rylan Tuohy, son of Rob Tuohy (3rdCo.), Beat Army: A “Viral” Video, has been added to the Army – Navy Spirit Videos / Game …

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Posted byMatthew EliasDecember 7, 2020March 9, 2021

Army/Navy is a week away and we still need your support!

Naval Academy Family,It’s the best time of the year – we’re seven days away from BEATING ARMY again!While the midshipmen are preparing to wrap up an unusual fall semester and …

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Posted byMatthew EliasDecember 5, 2020March 9, 2021

Naval Academy cobbler retires after more than 50 years fixing midshipmen’s shoes

Ronald Smith has one more job to complete at the Naval Academy. He hung up his cobbling equipment. He helped his final midshipman. He has no more shoes to be …

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Posted byMatthew EliasDecember 1, 2020March 9, 2021

Who Is Buried at the Naval Academy?

Memorial buildings, structures, or statues are common sights on the grounds of many institutions. However, it may be interesting to learn, that in addition to memorials and monuments, there are …

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Posted byMatthew EliasNovember 26, 2020March 9, 2021

NAVAL ACADEMY MIDSHIPMAN NAMED RHODES SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Lillian Ngo Usadi, 21, of Basking Ridge, N.J., was recently selected as the Naval Academy’s 53rd Rhodes Scholar. Over 950 applicants were endorsed by …

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Posted byMatthew EliasNovember 25, 2020March 17, 2021

USNA Foundation – Help Us Secure a $50,000 Midshipman Activities Fund Challenge Gift!

Naval Academy Family, As Thanksgiving nears we wanted to thank you for your involvement and support of the Naval Academy. We hope that you and your family are safe and …

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Posted byMatthew EliasNovember 24, 2020March 17, 2021

Army-Navy football game will be held at Michie Stadium in West Point instead of Philadelphia

Army-Navy football 1890 First Navy football team to play Army, November 29, 1890. Standing left to right: Charlie Macklin, Martin Trench, Noble Irwin, Rufus Lane, Henry Ward, Harry Smith. Second …

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Posted byMatthew EliasOctober 23, 2020March 17, 2021

Naval Academy officially opens new cyber building named after Rear Adm. Grace Hopper

By HEATHER MONGILIOCAPITAL GAZETTE |OCT 16, 2020 AT 4:13 PM Rear Adm. Carl Lahti remembers meeting Rear Adm. Grace Hopper as a plebe. She gave a lecture at Mitscher Hall, during which she handed …

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Posted byMatthew EliasOctober 16, 2020March 17, 2021

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