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Author Archives: Matthew Elias

John Gardiner (4th Co) Scores 4th Hole in One

Posted byMatthew EliasNovember 13, 2025November 16, 2025Posted inUncategorized

Class of 78 Represented at the Land of the Free Foundation Golf Tournament

The Class of 78 was well represented at the Land of the Free Foundation Golf Tournament celebrating our Marine Classmates at the Semper Fi sponsored hole. John Semcken (2nd Co.) …

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Posted byMatthew EliasNovember 11, 2025December 1, 2025Posted inUncategorized

Loss of Our USNA ’78 Classmate, Mike Amicarella (18th CO)

Classmates, It is with heavy hearts we announce our loss of Mike Amicarella (18th CO). Mike passed away unexpectedly at his home in Fort Collins, Colorado, on October 20, 2025. …

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Posted byMatthew EliasOctober 30, 2025Posted inUncategorized

Fun One at Navy vs FAU

Doug Grau, Eric Rosenlof, Lowe Pruitt, and Ken Heffernan at the Navy – Florida Atlantic University game.

Posted byMatthew EliasOctober 27, 2025December 4, 2025Posted inUncategorized

George DeMarco (10th Co.) Sailing the Bay

George DeMarco enjoying a great fall afternoon sailing the Bay.

Posted byMatthew EliasOctober 26, 2025December 3, 2025Posted inUncategorized

John Wissler’s (21st Co.) Appearance on Fight or Flight Podcast Added to Classmates on Video Page

The video of John Wissler’s (21st Co.) appearance on the Fight or Flight Podcast added to Classmates on Video Page.

Posted byMatthew EliasOctober 25, 2025Posted inUncategorized

Brad and Nancy Baylor (30th Co.) Host Navy – FAU Watching Party

Brad and Nancy Baylor hosted a great gathering to watch Navy QB Blake Horvath run for four scores and outscore FAU 42-32 for program-tying 10th straight win. From left Eric …

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Posted byMatthew EliasOctober 25, 2025October 30, 2025Posted inUncategorized

USNA Intercollegiate Flight Team wins competition in Chesapeake, VA (Rudy Costanzo, 16th Co.)

The USNA Intercollegiate Flight Team competed at the Chesapeake (Virginia) Regional Airport 15-19 October earning a win against two other collegiate teams. Five Families from the USNA Hampton Roads Parents …

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Posted byMatthew EliasOctober 24, 2025Posted inUncategorized

Message From Ray Bracy (25th Co.), 50th Reunion Coordinator

Hello Classmates… I am writing to remind you that about 3 years from now, we will be gathering for our 50th Reunion. I thought I would offer a few thoughts …

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Posted byMatthew EliasOctober 23, 2025October 26, 2025Posted inUncategorized

31st Company Meets in Pleasant Prairie WI to Surprise Rich Polek

Rich Polek reported on FB that he was scheduled to meet Sean Donovan for lunch at The Brat Stop 31st Company in Pleasant Prairie WI. Shortly after they were met …

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Posted byMatthew EliasOctober 16, 2025Posted inUncategorized

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