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. …
Five from the Class of 1978 at Towson USNA football watch party in Pensacola
“Where ever 2 or more of us are gathered…” Jeff Clites reported that five 78ers were at the Navy – Towson football game watch party at Miller’s Ale House in …
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Passing of John Mathre’s (16th Co.) Wife, Linda
Classmates, With great sorrow we send our sincere condolences to our classmate, John Mathre (16th CO), on the loss of his wife, Linda. John Klose (16th CO) shared a note …
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’78 Well Represented at the OCF’s White Sulphur Springs Conference
The Class of 78 was well-represented at the OCF’s White Sulphur Springs conference center in Manns Choice, PA, at the end of July — Andy and Sarah Funke (34th Co.), …
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