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John Marrinucci (36th Co.): The Man of Modular Means

John Marrinucci: The Man of Modular Means Leading an award-winning enterprise is no easy task. Staying focused on finding success and working towards it requires being honest to one’s values, …

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Posted byMatthew EliasApril 11, 2022April 11, 2022Posted inUncategorized

John Marrinucci (36th Co.) appears on cover of CIO Views Magazine

Posted byMatthew EliasApril 11, 2022April 11, 2022Posted inUncategorized

John Marrinucci among CIO Views’ “10 Most Influential Business Leaders to Follow In 2022”

Posted byMatthew EliasApril 11, 2022April 14, 2022Posted inUncategorized

ADM Harry Harris ’78, USN (Ret.) (15th Co.) Addresses Alumni in Called to Serve Series

Looking rather dapper, ADM Harry B. Harris Jr. ’78, USN (Ret.) (15th Co.) presented his personal views and perspectives on recent global events during the Called to Serve, Daring to …

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Posted byMatthew EliasApril 6, 2022Posted inUncategorized

2022 Distinguished Graduates Announced

For immediate release: April 4, 2022 Contact: Heather Epkins, Ph.D., Director of Strategic Communications USNA Alumni Association and Foundation heather.epkins@usna.com 410.295.4075 U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation Announces 2022 …

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Posted byMatthew EliasApril 4, 2022Posted inUncategorized

4/4/22 Update on Dennis Otoshi (33rd Co.) in Ukraine

Brothers, To get a message to Dennis, especially messages of encouragement and prayer, please send it to baurg@verizon.net.  They will be pasted together and sent to Dennis, where he will …

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Posted byMatthew EliasApril 4, 2022April 4, 2022Posted inUncategorized

3/29/22 Update on Dennis Otoshi (33rd Co.) in Ukraine

Classmates,  Below is an email that Dennis Otoshi asked we share with the Class.  Attached is a photo of Dennis in Ukraine.  Following Dennis’ email is a note from Greg …

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Posted byMatthew EliasMarch 29, 2022April 4, 2022Posted inUncategorized

Nomination and Approval of New Class Board Members

Classmates, Your class officers recently approved adding two members-at-large to our Board to fill recent vacancies.  These vacancies occurred when Sean Coffey had to resign as our class Vice President …

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Posted byMatthew EliasMarch 27, 2022March 28, 2022Posted inUncategorized

Notes to Dennis Otoshi (33rd CO) in Ukraine

Classmates, If you want to send Dennis Otoshi in Ukraine a note via Greg Baur please include your Company to help orient Dennis.  All your support is very appreciated.  Please …

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Posted byMatthew EliasMarch 25, 2022March 25, 2022Posted inUncategorized

USNA ’78 Classmate in Ukraine

Classmates, In the last few days several of our classmates have posted on Facebook a remarkable story that should be shared with all.  It is about the courageous, selfless actions …

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Posted byMatthew EliasMarch 24, 2022March 25, 2022Posted inUncategorized

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