From test pilots to submarine officers, Annapolis alumni bring engineering rigor and high stakes operational experience to NASA. By Ryan Thomas LaBee Before Charlie Duke walked on the moon, he helped talk …
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‘Jokers Coming Through: The Wartime Journey of VF-20, 1943-1945,’ the First Book by Charlie Hautau (15th Co.) Released
Charlie Hautau’s (15th Co.) first book ‘Jokers Coming Through: The Wartime Journey of VF-20, 1943-1945’ was released on November 1st. On LinkedIn, Charlie wrote: “It’s exciting to finally hold “Jokers …
Memorial Service for Chet Seto (13th Co.) – November 18
If any you are in the Annapolis area on Nov 18th, there will be a Memorial Service for our late brother, Chet Seto (13th Co.) in the Chapel at 1030. …
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Jim Herbig (10th Co.)Celebrates the big 7-0!
Jim Herbig was celebrated for his 70th birday with a surprise birthday party on 17 October with 10th Company classmates Bob Gulley (four year roommate), John Ehlers, and Al Nugent …
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Naval Academy bonds run deep in Normandy (John Curtis, 10th Co.)
They had never met before the trip, but their shared connection to the Naval Academy and Navy quickly brought them together. During the Alumni Association-sponsored The Invasion of Normandy and …
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Marcus Fisk (9th Co.) Featured in “Last Run of the Black Duck”
A scene from the soon-to-be-released “Last Run of the Black Duck” which has it’s premier on 10 November in Newport RI. The true story of the fastest rum runner – …
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Video of Ken Bowersox (19th Co.) throwing the first pitch of Game 5 of the 1995 World Series added to website.
Video of Ken Bowersox on Shuttle mission STS-73 throwing the first pitch of Game 5 of the 1995 World Series from space aboard the space shuttle Columbia was added to the …
Ken Heffernan’s (1st Co.) Dad celebrates 74th Reunion with four classmates
Ken Heffernan’s (1st Co.) father George (center of photo) was one of five members of the Class of 1952 who celebrated their 74th Reunion in Annapolis. Organized by Ann Nunneley …
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Passing of Chet Seto (13th Co.)
Classmates, With heavy heart and great sadness, we must pass the word that on Monday, September 28, 2026, we lost our classmate, Chet Seto (13th CO), due to a tragic …
Announcing the 2026 Thriving As Leaders Award Recipients (Dennis Otoshi, 33rd Co.)
Congratulations to the 2026 Thriving as Leaders (TAL) awardees and all those nominated by fellow U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association members as exceptional leaders in their chosen fields and pursuits. …