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Five New Books by John and Anzhela Klose (16th Co.) added to Class Authors Page

Five new books by John and Anzhela Klose (16th Co.) added to Class Authors Page. The books include FIND LOVE OVERSEAS: Eight Incredible Ways to Discover Your Future Foreign Bride …

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Posted byMatthew EliasSeptember 18, 2021September 18, 2021Posted inUncategorized

Marcus Fisk (9th Co.) – The Zebra – “The Last Word” September 11, 2021

On the 20th Anniversary of 9-11 Marcus Fisk (9th Co.) wrote THE LAST WORD in the September 11, 2021 issue of the “Zebra, The Good News of Alexandria.”

Posted byMatthew EliasSeptember 11, 2021September 15, 2021Posted inUncategorized

Ken Waldie (10th Co.) featured in USNA 9-11 Video

In a video released on today, the Naval Academy recognized the 14 alumni killed on 9-11-01, 20 years ago when our nation was changed forever. Out of the 2,977 people …

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Posted byMatthew EliasSeptember 11, 2021September 13, 2021Posted inUncategorized

It’s Time to Tailgate!

Sep 9, 2021 8:30:00 AM Are you ready for some Navy football? It’s time to (finally) get back to the gridiron! There’s no better way to show your Navy spirit than …

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Posted byMatthew EliasSeptember 9, 2021October 6, 2021Posted inUncategorized

Books by Jordan Vause (3rd Co.) added to the website

Two new books by Jordan Vause (3rd Co.)have been added to the Class Authors pages. The books, Wolf: U-Boat Commanders in World War II (1997) and U-Boat Ace: The Story …

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Posted byMatthew EliasSeptember 7, 2021September 7, 2021Posted inUncategorized

Bob Schmermund Retires from the American Bankers Association

After almost 29 years at the American Bankers Association, Bob Schmermund retired on August 31, 2021. In a Facebook post Bob said “It’s been a great career working with my …

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Posted byMatthew EliasSeptember 1, 2021September 1, 2021Posted inUncategorized

Health & Business: Mayo, UNF centers boost city’s innovation ecosystem

Mayo Clinic’s Life Sciences Incubator, UNF’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, “a powerful addition” to the city. by: Katie Garwood Staff Writer In the six years since Jim Stallings founded PS27 Ventures, …

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Posted byMatthew EliasAugust 22, 2021July 7, 2022Posted inUncategorized

PS27 Foundation presents Delores Kesler its first Entrepreneur Award

by: Karen Brune Mathis Editor PS27 Foundation Chairman Jim Stallings presented the 2021 PS27 Entrepreneur Award, its first, to Delores Kesler. “Delores Kesler is an extraordinarily successful entrepreneur and founder of multiple …

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Posted byMatthew EliasAugust 21, 2021July 7, 2022Posted inUncategorized

100th Class Offspring Attends the Academy!

The Class of 2025 includes Ryan Basford ‘25, son of Steve Basford (3rd Co.).  With Ryan, our legacy, sons and daughters who have attended the Naval Academy, has hit triple …

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Posted byMatthew EliasAugust 20, 2021August 20, 2021Posted inUncategorized

David Bruce (13th Co.) retires from UN Peacekeeping Missions

From Dave Bruce’s (13th Co.) Facebook Post: “Having been involved in training in Africa since 2004 on the ACOTA, RJITF and GPOI programs, first with Northrop Grumman and since 2015 …

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Posted byMatthew EliasAugust 12, 2021August 12, 2021Posted inUncategorized

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