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All Academy Challenge Begins 30 May!

Dear Matthew: The 2019 All Academy Challenge starts Thursday, 30 May and we know we can count on you to help us bring home the win. If you haven’t yet …

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Posted byMatthew EliasMay 25, 2019February 26, 2021

Naval Academy Fall 2019 Class Reunion Schedule

We look forward to welcoming the following class reunions this fall! 31 August—2 September (Holy Cross Game)2009 10th 12—14 September (East Carolina Game)1979 40th 3—6 October (Air Force Game)1964 55th 1974 45th 2004 15th 2014 …

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Posted byMatthew EliasMay 21, 2019February 25, 2021

2019 Navy Football Tickets On Sale Now!

Posted byMatthew EliasMay 9, 2019February 27, 2021

All Academy Challenge Kicks Off 30 May

We all know Navy’s amazing track record in raising money during the All Academy Challenge—usually $1 million plus each year. This is the year we break with history and outdo Army, …

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Posted byMatthew EliasApril 24, 2019February 25, 2021

Class Cruise Update #4

Classmates, By now all of you that have signed up for our Class Cruise should have heard from our Cruise Consultant and had your reservations changed to our new departure …

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Posted byMatthew EliasApril 15, 2019February 25, 2021

Navy @ The AutoZone Liberty Bowl: Events and Game Details

Navy is ringing in the New Year at the AutoZone Liberty Bowl in Memphis, TN! Join us for the game and related events. Go NAVY! Beat Kansas State! Navy @ …

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Posted byMatthew EliasApril 13, 2019April 20, 2021

USNA Foundation Class Giving newsletter

Classmates, Today I share with you a newsletter from our USNA Foundation’s Director of Class Giving Programs.  I think you will find it informative and it gives me an opportunity …

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Posted byMatthew EliasApril 7, 2019February 24, 2021

Navy Football Season Tickets Are On Sale Now!!

Posted byMatthew EliasMarch 30, 2019February 24, 2021

2019 Distinguished Graduates Honored

The U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association honored the 2019 recipients of its Distinguished Graduate Award in a ceremony in Alumni Hall on 22 March. Look for extensive interviews with Dr. J. Phillip …

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Posted byMatthew EliasMarch 30, 2019February 24, 2021

USNA Class of 1978 Cruise Update #1

Classmates, We are off to a great start for our February 2020 USNA ’78 Class Cruise; we have 30 bookings, total of 60 guests, already signed up. Below is an …

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Posted byMatthew EliasMarch 30, 2019February 24, 2021

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