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African-American father, son worked to end discrimination in the Navy as officers (Mel Williams, 26th Co.)

by Aliah Willamson Oct 30, 2018 During a time when African Americans were not allowed to become officers, one man worked to reach the highest ranks that he could. Years …

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Posted byMatthew EliasOctober 30, 2018October 27, 2022Posted inUncategorized

Ty Glasgow’s obituary added to website

The obituary for our classmate Ty J. Glasgow (9th Co.) was added to the Memorial Page. 

Posted byMatthew EliasOctober 27, 2018February 22, 2021Posted inUncategorized

Passing of Ty Glasgow

Classmates, With great sadness I must report the death of our ’78 brother, Ty Glasgow (9th Co) on Wednesday night. Ty lost his twelve-year fight to blood cancer. I am sure many of …

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Posted byMatthew EliasOctober 26, 2018February 22, 2021Posted inUncategorized

Indo-Pacific Command Chief Receives Old Salt Award

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23, 2018 — Traditions underpin the Navy. Old Salt emeritus Navy Adm. Kurt Tidd, the commander of U.S. Southern Command, left, and new Old Salt Navy Adm. Philip …

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Posted byMatthew EliasOctober 23, 2018February 22, 2021Posted inUncategorized

Passing the Decanter, the U.S. Naval Academy Way

The reign of the Naval Academy’s Class of 1978 is over as Navy Adm. Kurt Tidd passed the Old Goat Award decanter to Vice Adm. Bill Lesher during a ceremony …

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Posted byMatthew EliasOctober 9, 2018February 22, 2021Posted inUncategorized

A bunch of Mark Poston’s photos were added to the Academy Years and Historical Photo Galleries

A bunch of Mark Poston’s (1st Co.) photos originally posted on Facebook were added to the Academy Years and Historical Photo Galleries

Posted byMatthew EliasSeptember 10, 2018February 21, 2021Posted inUncategorized

Interview with Jim Stallings

Jim Stallings CEO, PS27 VENTURES Career Clip Who is Jim Stallings? Jim Stallings is an internationally recognized global business leader who specializes in transforming companies and teams for sales and …

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Posted byMatthew EliasSeptember 3, 2018June 27, 2022Posted inUncategorized

John Martin’s obituary added to website

The obituary for John W. Martin 923rd Co.) was added to the Memorial Page.  

Posted byMatthew EliasAugust 30, 2018February 21, 2021Posted inUncategorized

Alex Hnarakis’ obituary added to website

The obituary for Alex Hnarakis (13th Co.) was added to the Memorial Page.  

Posted byMatthew EliasAugust 28, 2018February 21, 2021Posted inUncategorized

Carl Lyon Published five Photos in the Historical Gallery

Carl Lyon Published five Photos in the Historical Gallery

Posted byMatthew EliasAugust 25, 2018February 21, 2021Posted inUncategorized

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