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Passing of Mike Crum (5th Co.)

It is with a heavy heart that once more we report on the passing of another of our brothers. After a valiant effort, Mike “Oak” Crum (5th Co) succumbed to …

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Posted byMatthew EliasMarch 6, 2024Posted inUncategorized

Sam Tangredi (17th Co.) wins first prize in the USNI Proceedings General Prize Essay Contest

Classmate and prolific writer Sam Tangredi (17th Co.)’s article Replicate Ordnance, Not Cheap Drones wins first prize in the US Naval Institute Proceedings General Prize Essay Contest. Sam previously won …

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Posted byMatthew EliasMarch 4, 2024March 6, 2024Posted inUncategorized

Update from Dennis Otoshi (33rd Co.) and Go Fund Me link

Update from Dennis Otoshi (33rd Co.) sent to his company mate Greg Baur: Hi Greg, here are some thoughts for today: “Today, February 24, 2024 is the two year anniversary …

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Posted byMatthew EliasFebruary 25, 2024February 27, 2024Posted inUncategorized

’78 at the Brigade Smoker

In town for their annual trip to watch the Brigade Smoker and play basketball, the contingent from Willingboro. NJ, Doug Diehl 25th Co., Doug’s brother Curt, and Rusty Cone 11th …

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Posted byMatthew EliasFebruary 25, 2024February 27, 2024Posted inUncategorized

15th Company (plus two) get together at Severn Inn

15th Company (+2) get-together at the Severn Inn (left-to-right): Case Runolfson, Tony Cato (30th Company), Ben Harris, Miguel Becerril, Larry Galvin, Bob Schmermund, and Tim McGee. Photo by Eddie Reid …

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Posted byMatthew EliasFebruary 11, 2024February 12, 2024Posted inUncategorized

50th Reunion Tab Added to Website

In preparation for our 50th which we know it is still four and a half years away, we have added a 50th Reunion Tab to the website address bar. Under …

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Posted byMatthew EliasFebruary 6, 2024February 7, 2024Posted inUncategorized

Harry Harris (15th Co.) recognized on Warrior Wednesday by Gary Sinise Foundation

Gary Sinise Foundation On #WarriorWednesday, we recognize former U.S. Ambassador to South Korea and U.S. Navy ADM (Ret.) Harry B. Harris Jr. Harris has logged 4,400 flight hours, including more …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJanuary 3, 2024February 27, 2024Posted inUncategorized

Photo of Bill Terry’s (22nd Co.) grave marker added to his Memorial page

A photo of Bill Terry’s gravemarker from the Beechwood Cemetery in Leland, Michigan was added to his memorial page. 

Posted byMatthew EliasJanuary 1, 2024January 1, 2024Posted inUncategorized

Naval Institute Produces New Video on Growth of the Yard

The U.S. Naval Institute Produced the new video ‘The U.S. Naval Academy Yard: A Video History‘ that documents the growth of the Yard from its original 10 acres to its current …

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Posted byMatthew EliasDecember 7, 2023December 7, 2023Posted inUncategorized

2024 USNA Distinguished Graduate, John Young (4th Co.)

Classmates, Please join us in congratulating our classmate, John Young (4th CO), on his selection as a 2024 USNA Distinguished Graduate. John demonstrated proven excellence in his performance in the U.S. Navy …

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Posted byMatthew EliasDecember 6, 2023December 6, 2023Posted inUncategorized

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