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Reflections on an Iconic Dome

The Naval Academy Chapel is undergoing major renovations to its distinctive patinaed-copper dome. When complete, the iconic green landmark will boast shiny new copper that will soon turn brown. It …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJanuary 28, 2020April 18, 2021

Alumni Association and Foundation Center Update

At their Fall 2019 meetings, the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation and U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association boards authorized the Alumni Center project plan to move forward with groundbreaking expected in …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJanuary 28, 2020April 18, 2021

Passing of Captain Donald Kerry (Deke) Forbes, USN (Ret.)

Classmates,  It is with deep sadness that I inform you of the passing of a Naval Officer who will always remain “Our Commandant”.  CAPT Forbes passed away on Jan 5th.  …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJanuary 16, 2020April 18, 2021

Week of Gratitude 2020: Naval Academy Fund Impact

As we celebrate our inaugural Week of Gratitude, we thank you for your commitment to the Naval Academy. Gifts to the Naval Academy Fund have the power to elevate and …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJanuary 15, 2020April 19, 2021

Kicking Off 2020 with a Week of Gratitude

Hello alumni, parents and friends: 2019 was a pretty extraordinary year for the Naval Academy family … and it wouldn’t have been possible without your help: your support, your engagement, …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJanuary 13, 2020April 19, 2021

Final Results for the Liberty Bowl Ticket Challenge

Classmates, Below is the annoucement for the winners of the Liberty Bowl Ticket Challenge.  Thanks to all that supported Navy football in their terrific victory over Kansas State!   Only …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJanuary 5, 2020April 19, 2021

Navy Bowl Tailgate and Come Around registrations are going fast—register now!

Navy is ringing in the New Year at the AutoZone Liberty Bowl in Memphis, TN! There is still time to join in the fun! Join us in Memphis as Navy …

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Posted byMatthew EliasDecember 27, 2019April 19, 2021

Navy football team flies in style to Liberty Bowl — aboard a Patriots’ plane

Nicole Yang Boston.com Staff,December 26, 2019, 7:50 p.m. FOXBOROUGH — Navy football players were treated to quite the surprise on Thursday. Waiting for them on a runway at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall …

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Posted byMatthew EliasDecember 26, 2019April 20, 2021

Update on Liberty Bowl Ticket Challenge

Classmates, I thought the gouge below was important enough to send you an update; ’78 has jumped in the Liberty Bowl ticket challenge from “no-where-in-sight” to #1! Thanks to all …

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Posted byMatthew EliasDecember 20, 2019April 20, 2021

Last call on Liberty Bowl Ticket challenge

Classmates, The Liberty Bowl challenge ends today at 5pm EST.  We are currently number 1 (see table below), but somehow ‘71 always manages to be one more than the #2. …

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Posted byMatthew EliasDecember 19, 2019April 19, 2021

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