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Alumni Association Remembers Alumni Lost on 9-11 (Ken Waldie, 10th Co.)

23 years ago today, 2,977 lives gone too soon including 14 of our own shipmates: CAPT John Yamnicky Sr. ’52, USN (Ret.) RADM Wilson “Buddy” Flagg ’61, USNR (Ret.) Kevin …

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Posted byMatthew EliasSeptember 11, 2024September 28, 2024Posted inUncategorized

Michael Sears (36th Co.) Reviews Class of 2028 Parade

As part of our Another Link in the Chain, Michael Sears (36th Co.) represented the class of 1978 and served as the reviewing officer at the Class of 2028 Plebe …

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Posted byMatthew EliasAugust 10, 2024August 13, 2024Posted inUncategorized

Klub 30 Dines Together in Virginia

Bruce Gearey reports that Klub 30 had a great dinner in Virginia. From left, Bob Ryan, Robin Gearey, Noah Gearey, Bruce Gearey and Lew Wolfrom. Down front is Dick Boehme …

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Posted byMatthew EliasAugust 2, 2024August 2, 2024Posted inUncategorized

Herb Nyberg (34th Co.) goes back to where the Navy was born (according to the NY legislature)

Herb Nyberg (34th Co.) found himself in Whitehall, NY, the city that claims to be the home of the US Navy. Located in a valley at the southern end of …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJuly 30, 2024July 30, 2024Posted inUncategorized

78 Has a Strong Presence at Blue & Gold Area Coordinators Conference

Led by the Dean of Admissions, Bruce Latta (25th Co.), ’78 had a solid presence at the recent Blue and Gold Area Coordinators Conference held on the Yard. Current Area …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJuly 26, 2024July 26, 2024Posted inUncategorized

Alumni Association Seeking Articles from 31st – 36th Companies

Attention USNA Alumni! This art may look familiar… were you a member of Companies 31-36 before 1996? Shipmate magazine wants to hear from you! Shipmate is working on a story …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJuly 19, 2024September 28, 2024Posted inUncategorized

Class of 2028 Honor Coin Ceremony

Supported by numerous classmates, Art Athens (18th Co.)delivered an inspiring and uplifting talk to the class of 2028 on becoming leaders of honor, character and integrity at the Class of …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJuly 15, 2024July 23, 2024Posted inUncategorized

9th Company reenacts oath of office in T-Court

Members of the 9th Company participated in an emotional and unforgettable reenactment of the oath of office on the 50th anniversary of our induction into the Navy and USNA. The …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJuly 8, 2024July 15, 2024Posted inUncategorized

50th Anniversary of the Induction day for the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 1978

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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Posted byMatthew EliasJuly 8, 2024July 16, 2024Posted inUncategorized

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.

Posted byMatthew EliasJuly 8, 2024February 28, 2025Posted inUncategorized

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