Dear Classmates, brothers and ’78 family, Once more I come to you with a sad and grieving heart to announce the passing of another one of our brothers, Steve Brady …
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Passing of Debbie Nielsen, wife of Rick Nielsen (20th Co.)
Dear ’78 Classmates, brothers and family, It is with a very heavy heart that I must announce to you the passing of one of our’78 family, the forty-six year love …
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Ron McNeal (31st Co.) Helps Remove Wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery
Ron McNeal (31st Co.) joined colleagues from Team Rubicon and The Mission Continues in removing wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery today. Ron said the experience was emotionally stirring, as he …
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West Chester Lifestyle – Meet Chest County Hospital’s iCare Leader – Michael Duncan (22nd Co.)
Article by Julie Brown Patton Originally published in West Chester Lifestyle “Chester County Hospital’s culture is like nirvana for me,” proclaims Michael Duncan, CCH president and CEO. During 2021, Mike is …
Alan Jaquith (3rd Co.) Performs Hurricane Relief Work in Cuba
In mid-December, Alan Jaquith (3rd Co.) performed Hurricane Melissa relief work with a great team from Baptists on Mission in El Cobre, west of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. Besides cutting …
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Celebration of Life for Michael Ray Saddler Sr (13th Co.)
Classmates, I am greatly saddened to announce the passing of our classmate, and my 13th Company-mate, Mike Saddler on December 19. Our company-mates, Herman Reddick, Sean Coffey, & I will …
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Dave Surgent (24th Co.) Completes 8th Marathon
Dave Surgent (24th Co.) completed his 8th marathon at Honolulu Marathon with his son-in-law James who was completing his first. Dave said that the idyllic setting had brutal humidity, but …
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2026 USNA Distinguished Graduate Selection – Mark Fox (18th CO)
Classmates, Congratulations to our classmate, Mark Fox (18th CO), for being selected as a Naval Academy Distinguished Graduate! The announcement was made today, and you can read more about the …
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USNA Announces 2025 Distinguished Graduates
10 December 2025—The U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation (USNA AA&F) is pleased to announce the 2026 Distinguished Graduate Award (DGA) recipients, who will be honored in a ceremony …
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Sing Second Podcast with ADM Harry Harris ’78, USN (Ret.)
Day two of the Army Week pod-a-thon hits hard with a little Monday night recording from friend of the pod and sponsor Dry 85. We chat a little but more …
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