Classmates, I must report with heavy heart that on Friday we lost our classmate, my company-mate, Kevin Hannan (13th CO), to pancreatic cancer. Kevin was a NAPSTER from Long Island and …
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USNA Class of 1978 45th Reunion Update
Classmates, One week from today, June 19, our 45th Reunion Registration Website goes live. Attached is an update on event planning items and a revised Schedule of Events. Key updates are …
Class of 2023 Achievements, Great Class Challenge, and welcoming the Class of 2027 – Thank you for your continued support!
Dear Alumni, Parents, and Friends, We are pleased to share with you the outstanding achievements of the newest Ensigns and Second Lieutenants from the Class of 2023! As we celebrate and …
Passing of Gregory W. Smith (29th Co.)
Gregory was born on June 1, 1956, in Leavenworth, Washington, to Jack and Doreen (née, Beckstrom) Smith. After a year and a half-long battle against glioblastoma, he passed peacefully on …
Harry Harris (15th Co.) Highlighted as part of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
To close out Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Naval Academy Alumni Association highlighted ADM Harry Harris ’78, USN (Ret.) and his lasting legacy. Some of ADM Harris’ …
Another First Company Springfest in New England hosted by Bruce & Donna Carter
Passing of Pat Dowler (34th Co.)
The Class learned today that Pat Dowler (34th Co.) passed away January 11, 2023, in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. His obituary below has been added to our Memorial Page. Vachel “Pat” …
U.S. Naval Academy superintendent nominee Rear. Adm. Yvette Davids would be first woman to lead school
By Rebecca Ritzel Capital Gazette Apr 21, 2023 at 12:46 pm A 1989 U.S. Naval Academy graduate has been nominated to serve as the school’s first female leader. Rear Adm. Yvette …
Rob Cloutier (18th Co.) named 2023 Engineering Educator of the Year by Mobile Area Council of Engineers
Dr. Robert J. Cloutier was named the 2023 Engineering Educator of the Year by the Mobile Area Council of Engineers. Dr. Rob Cloutier is a Professor, Systems Engineering Ph.D. Program …
Ken Bowersox to Succeed Kathryn Lueders as Associate Administrator of NASA Space Operations
by Jamie Bennet March 28, 2023 Ken Bowersox will transition from deputy associate administrator to head of NASA’s Space Operations Mission Directorate, effective May 1. He will succeed outgoing SOMD Associate Administrator Kathryn …