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Author Archives: Matthew Elias

Join US for the Army Navy Game at MetLife Stadium!

We will offer bus transportation and an Alumni Association sponsored tailgate this year. Please read each description carefully and register for the option that is right for you. Due to the logistics …

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Posted byMatthew EliasOctober 28, 2021Posted inUncategorized

Tom Harper’s “Book I Choose to Fight” Added to Class Authors Page

Tom Harper’s “Book I Choose to Fight,” co-written with Tom’s brother Randy, USNA ’71, has been added to Class Authors Page. Tom is the 19th published author that we are …

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Posted byMatthew EliasOctober 27, 2021September 18, 2023Posted inUncategorized

Harry Woods’ Obituary Added to the Website

Harry Woods’ Obituary Added to the Website: OCTOBER 2, 1955 – OCTOBER 4, 2021 Harry Mac Woods, age 66, of San Diego, California passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021. Harry was …

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Posted byMatthew EliasOctober 25, 2021October 26, 2021Posted inUncategorized

Sean Coffey Begins Navy General Counsel Confirmation Hearings

Sean Coffey appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee to serve as General Counsel of the Department of the Navy. His opening remarks appear here and his full testimony can …

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Posted byMatthew EliasOctober 19, 2021October 21, 2021Posted inUncategorized

Alan Jaquith rebuilds homes damaged by Hurricane Florence

I’m back from helping rebuild homes damaged by Hurricane Florence (yes, Florence from Sept 2018!). Many homes are still unlivable three years later! I worked with a great team of …

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Posted byMatthew EliasOctober 16, 2021October 17, 2021Posted inUncategorized

Don Schneider (18th Co.) needs your prayers!

From Vince Balderrama on Facebook: Don Schneider’s daughter, Ruby, is asking for help with prayers for him as he goes through his most recent renal issues. Don’s a tough cookie …

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Posted byMatthew EliasOctober 10, 2021October 10, 2021Posted inUncategorized

Kevin Olsen’s (15th Co.) obituary added to his memorial page

Kevin Roy Olsen Kevin Roy Olsen, 65, of Fredericksburg, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Mary Washington Hospital. Born on March 6, 1956 in Racine, Wisconsin to …

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Posted byMatthew EliasOctober 9, 2021October 9, 2021Posted inUncategorized

Passing of Harry M. Woods (9th Co.)

Dear Classmates, Brothers, Family and Friends, October has been a very rough month for our ’78 family. Once more, we are saddened to inform you of the loss of one …

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Posted byMatthew EliasOctober 8, 2021October 9, 2021Posted inUncategorized

Called to Serve: A World Above—A Discussion with USNA’s Astronauts

A World Above: A Virtual Discussion with USNA’s AstronautsIn three flights, CAPT Frank Culbertson, Jr. ’71, USN (Ret.), logged 144 days in space. CAPT Wendy Lawrence ’81, USN (Ret.), spent …

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Posted byMatthew EliasOctober 6, 2021October 6, 2021Posted inUncategorized

John Skogsberg Retires from Delta Airlines

Teresa Skogsberg posted on Facebook: “After 42 years in aviation, John flew his retirement flight Sunday, October 3, from Amsterdam to Detroit. Six years were spent flying in the Navy …

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Posted byMatthew EliasOctober 5, 2021October 6, 2021Posted inUncategorized

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