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Could a military academy win the college football title this season?

Pete ThamelYahoo Sports Jul 23, 2020, 9:27 PM With the fate of the 2020 college football season in flux, the only certainty about the season remains the constant uncertainty. With big decisions …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJune 23, 2020March 28, 2021

Our Core Values: Special Committee

On 10 June 2020,  the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association took the actions encompassed in our statement on  “Our Core Values”. We reaffirmed our values and commitment to steer away …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJune 19, 2020March 29, 2021

Our Core Values

Naval Academy Alumni and Community:As many of you are aware, a now-former alumni volunteer on our Board of Trustees recently made racist and sexist comments in a public forum. These remarks …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJune 10, 2020March 30, 2021

Message from Admiral Locklear, Chairman Alumni Association BOT

Classmates, I have been asked to forward the message below from Admiral Locklear, Chairman of our Alumni Association’s Board of Trustees.  He recently asked one of our Trustees to resign …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJune 7, 2020March 30, 2021

Chapel Dome Heirlooms update

Classmates, I have an update for you concerning the Naval Academy Chapel Dome heirloom project, particularly concerning the REDUCED PRICE for the customized Challenge Coin with our Class Crest.  Read on… …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJune 5, 2020March 30, 2021

Chapel Dome Heirlooms brochure

Classmates, Thanks for letting me know that the brochure of Chapel Dome heirlooms with the sample items we will be able to purchase with our Class Crest was not attached.  …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJune 5, 2020March 30, 2021

Notre Dame-Navy football game moving from Ireland to Maryland

Notre Dame football will not open the season against Navy in Dublin, Ireland, on Aug. 29 because of the coronavirus pandemic, but the teams will face each other at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJune 2, 2020March 30, 2021

Impact Underway: Your Support Makes a Difference

The missions of the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation as well as the Naval Academy have been forced to adapt—but are not on hold—in the wake of the …

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Posted byMatthew EliasMay 29, 2020March 31, 2021

Naval Academy put stories to names with Virtual Memorial Hall

To someone visiting the Naval Academy Memorial Hall, Lt. John Franklin might just be a name carved in the stone. But to his family and fellow sailors, he was Butch. …

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Posted byMatthew EliasMay 28, 2020March 31, 2021

Malcolm Perry not commissioned during Naval Academy commencement ceremony

By BILL WAGNER CAPITAL GAZETTE |MAY 25, 2020 | 3:42 PM As expected, former football standout Malcolm Perry was not commissioned as part of the Naval Academy commencement ceremonies held over the past couple …

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Posted byMatthew EliasMay 25, 2020March 31, 2021

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