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A CALL TO ACTION FOR USNA ALUMNI

By Admiral Cecil D. Haney ’78, USN (Ret.) Our world is in a bit of chaos – COVID-19, unemployment, uncertainty with respect to the economy and strategic competition with China …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJuly 1, 2020Posted inUncategorized

Former Supe Gets one More Swearing In

The Naval Academy will receive the incoming class over a four-day period, Jun. 29 – Jul. 2, 2020 in order to take the necessary, precautionary steps to safely induct and …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJune 28, 2020Posted inUncategorized

Found Classmate – Armand Colson, 29th Co.

A couple of weeks ago Facebook recommended Victor Colson as a friend based on his friendship with Michael Dinn (33rd Co.). Seeing Armand wearing a Navy hat, I checked our …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJune 27, 2020Posted inUncategorized

Stockdale Center “Do-Over” Podcast

I’ve been at the Stockdale Center on the Yard for the last two years. My focus has been leadership, ethics and character, especially at the intersection of technology, and how …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJune 21, 2020Posted inUncategorized

Neil Kennedy Retires from American Airlines

From Neil Kennedy’s Facebook June 20, 2020: Today is officially my last day. With 34.5 years with American and 40 years of flying I am ready for my next great …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJune 20, 2020Posted inUncategorized

Doug Loverro Resigns, Ken Bowersox to be Acting Human Exploration Lead

written by Thomas Burghardt May 19, 2020 Doug Loverro has resigned as Associate Administrator of NASA’s Human Exploration and Operations (HEO) Mission Directorate. Deputy Associate Administrator Ken Bowersox will serve as the …

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Posted byMatthew EliasMay 20, 2020August 21, 2020Posted inUncategorized

Update from Annapolis from Al ‘Blues’ Baker

Dear Friends, We hope you’ve adjusted to the new-normal. Thanks for your interest in what’s going on in Annapolis when there are no midshipmen around. We’ve learned that this pandemic …

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Posted byMatthew EliasApril 30, 2020Posted inUncategorized

Life in the Yard in the COVID-19 Crisis

Bob Novak (34th) uploaded some great photos of what the yard looks like under the quarantine and stay at home orders.

Posted byMatthew EliasApril 13, 2020Posted inUncategorized

US ambassador to South Korea Harry Harris mulls departure, report says

U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Harry Harris poses at his residence in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020. KIM GAMEL/STARS AND STRIPES By STARS AND STRIPESPublished: April 10, 2020 …

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Posted byMatthew EliasApril 10, 2020February 13, 2021Posted inUncategorized

Three new articles on Leadership by Art Athens added to Professional Writings page

Three articles on Leadership by Art Athens were added to our Professional Writings page. The articles are the “The Fulcrum of Leadership” which appeared in the June 2017 issue of …

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Posted byMatthew EliasApril 7, 2020Posted inUncategorized

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