July 8, 1974 was a very hot and humid Maryland day and night, a typical summer day. it was also the Induction day for the U.S. Naval Academy Class of …
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Cloud Nine Dines Out While Celebrating 50th Anniversary of I-Day
Fun gathering of some of the Cloud 9 gang while in Annapolis to celebrate the 50th anniversary of I-Day.
9th Company Goes to Sea
As part of their remembrance and celebration of the 50th anniversary of our induction day, Lee Yarberry, Wayne Leong, and Carl Jensen and their spouses went on a evening Potomac …
Rudy Costanzo (16th Co.) Addresses Class of 2028 Candidates at Hampton Roads Alumni Association “Plebe Recognition Dinner”
On June 5, 2024, Rudy Costanzo (16th Co.) supported by Rick Hanckel (31st Co.), Frank Hunt (1st Co.), Warren Krull (1st Co.), Michael Moore (36th Co.), and Rick Yasky (2nd …
Funeral Arrangements for Jim “Muttley” Buckley (29th Co)
Dear ’78 Brothers, As you may recall, on Nov 10th, we lost to cancer our ’78 brother, Jim “Muttley” Buckley (29th Co). As a Marine, he wanted to make it …
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Rusty Cone (11th Co.) Addresses North Texas Chapter Class of 2028 Candidates
On June 8th, Rusty Cone (11th Co.) introduced the North Texas Chapter USNA class of 2028 candidates to their 50 year class connection with the great class of 1978 via …
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More Pics from Class of 2028 Induction Day
Earl Mosely (22nd Co) Addresses NJ Incoming Plebes Night Before I-Day
Earl Mosely (22nd Co) was in Annapolis to support the Class ALITC effort and addressed incoming Plebes from New Jersey the night before their induction day.
Great showing for I-Day and ALITC by 78!
Over 35 members of the Class were on hand to greet Class of 2028 at their Induction Day. Led by Vince Balderama (11th Co.), Bob Novak (34th Co.), and Fred …
Bill Fell (34th Co.) and Vinny DiGirolamo (26th Co.) Videos Added to Classmates on Video Page
The videos of the US Merchant Marine Academy announcing it has renamed the ‘Power of Inspiration Leadership Award’ the ‘Captain William ‘Bill Fell, Jr. Power of Inspiration Leadership Award’ and …