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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

Joe Bellino, Navy’s first Heisman winner, dies at 81

Joe Bellino, the first Navy player to win the Heisman Trophy, died Thursday in Massachusetts, the Heisman Trophy Trust confirmed . He was 81. A 5-9, 180-pound halfback, Bellino was dubbed the “Winchester Rifle” …

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Posted byMatthew EliasMarch 27, 2019February 24, 2021

USNA Class of 1978 Cruise Update #3

Classmates, Holland America canceled the date of our Class Cruise because our ship, the ms Nieuw Statendam, has been chartered for those dates. After discussing our options, we believe staying …

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Posted byMatthew EliasMarch 26, 2019February 23, 2021

Tickets Are On Sale for Army vs. Navy Football

Posted byMatthew EliasMarch 24, 2019February 24, 2021

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