The Brigade of Midshipmen was inspired and motivated by the 2025 recipients’ speeches and advice during the Distinguished Graduate Award (DGA) ceremony. The annual DGA program honors four of our …
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Naval Academy celebrates Class of 2025 Distinguished Graduates
ANNAPOLIS, MD – The 2025 class of Naval Academy Distinguished Graduates was honored on Thursday, September 4th for their selfless service, mentorship and moral leadership. This year’s honorees: Admiral Jonathan …
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From 2020: A Green Bay man and aspiring therapist loved cooking and his family. Coronavirus ‘took that time away.’
Haley BeMiller Green Bay Press-Gazette August 31, 2020 GREEN BAY – Linda Carmody sat in the driveway of her daughter’s home in the early hours of July 23, a mask …
MH2 Technology Group Announces Larry Galvin’s Move to Partner Emeritus
Congratulations to Larry Galvin as he transitions into the role of Partner Emeritus—a first for MH2. While Larry is stepping back from the practice of law after more than 25 …
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Joe Leidig (14th Co.) Completes High Point Triathlon
Joe Leidig completed the virtual High Point Triathlon today which included a 500m swim, 12 mile bike ride and a 3.1 mile run. He says he was a little slower …
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Sean Coffey (13th Co.): Friends of Port Chicago National Memorial ‘2025 Commemorative Hero’
We’d like to congratulate our colleague Hon. John P. (“Sean”) Coffey on being designated ‘2025 Commemorative Hero’ by the Friends of Port Chicago National Memorial. Sean Coffey’s acceptance speech:
Dave Surgent (24th Co.) and Bill Duggan (23rd) in Bar Harbor Maine
From Dave Surgent’s FB Page: How does this happen? Chance meeting in Bar Harbor, Maine. USNA classmates with longtime connections since Plebe summer in “Mike” Company over 50 years ago. …
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Carnival Corporation: Celebrating Bill Burke’s Leadership
© Carnival Corporation After nearly half a century of making his mark on the maritime world, Vice Admiral (Ret.) William (Bill) Burke is charting a new course: retirement. Bill joined …
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Bill Burke’s Retirement from Carnival Corp. and plc: A Legacy of Maritime Excellence, Innovation, and Sustainability: Here is Everything you Need to Know Now
Bill Burke, the renowned Chief Maritime Officer of Carnival Corp. & plc, stepped down on July 10, 2025, concluding a long and illustrious career spanning over three decades. The leadership of Burke was instrumental in transforming Carnival through …
From Submarines to Sustainability: Celebrating Bill Burke’s Voyage of Leadership
Jul 11, 2025 Share After nearly half a century of making his mark on the maritime world, Vice Admiral (Ret.) William (Bill) Burke is charting a new course: retirement. “Much …
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