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Formal Parade Schedule Spring 2026
POSTED ON:
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
by mediarelations@usna.edu
The Naval Academy Brigade of Midshipmen will present formal dress parades on Worden Field this spring semester at the following dates and times:

April 10, 2026 — 4:20 PM on Worden Field
April 17, 2026 — 4:20 PM on Worden ...
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2026 Spring Brigade Commander
POSTED ON:
Thursday, March 05, 2026
by MC1 Sarah M. Thielen
U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Will Stallworth is currently serving as brigade commander for the 2026 Spring Semester.
Leading more than 4,400 midshipmen, the brigade commander is responsible for maintaining the highest ...
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Class of 2026 Ship Selection
POSTED ON:
Friday, February 06, 2026
by MC1 Sarah M. Thielen
U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) midshipmen from the Class of 2026 assigned as Surface Warfare Officers (SWO) selected the first ship they will serve on after graduation and commissioning during Ship Selection in Alumni Hall, Feb. 5.
Ship Selection is ...
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Two Teaching Awards Announced
POSTED ON:
Monday, January 12, 2026
by USNA Public Affairs
We are very pleased to share two stellar examples of the excellent faculty members that support the Brigade through their academic and professional development. We have recently awarded two with the following teaching awards:
The Class of 1951 ...
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Naval Academy Holiday Gate Hours
POSTED ON:
Thursday, December 11, 2025
by mediarelations@usna.edu
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50 years of Army Navy Exchange Program
POSTED ON:
Monday, December 08, 2025
by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sarah M. Thielen
Every year at the Army–Navy Football game, one of the most anticipated traditions is the “prisoner exchange”, and this year marks the 50th year of the exchange program between the Naval Academy and West Point.
At ...
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175 Years of Navy Fencing
POSTED ON:
Tuesday, December 02, 2025
by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sarah M. Thielen
For 175 years, the art of fencing has been a part of the United States Naval Academy’s (USNA) mission to develop midshipmen morally, mentally, and physically. From the early days of sword masters instructing midshipmen in the ...
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USNA Celebrates 180 years
POSTED ON:
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
by MC1 Sarah M. Thielen
The U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) celebrated Founder's Day on Oct. 10, 2025, marking 180 years of developing leaders for the Navy and Marine Corps during a year that also commemorates the U.S. Navy’s 250th anniversary.

Throughout its ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY CLASS OF 2026 OBTAIN CAREER ASSIGNMENTS
POSTED ON:
Thursday, November 20, 2025
by mediarelations@usna.edu
More than 1,000 midshipmen in the Class of 2026 received their service assignments today in Bancroft Hall at the Naval Academy. They selected from 22 different career choices in the Navy and Marine Corps and submitted up to six of their service ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY MUSEUM EXHIBIT COMMEMORATES NAVY’S 250TH BIRTHDAY
POSTED ON:
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Throughout the year, the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps have been celebrating their upcoming 250th birthday with a series of commemorations, including leadership outreach events, multilateral exercises, and community engagements. To honor this ...
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Capstone Car Project
POSTED ON:
Monday, September 29, 2025
by MC1 Sarah M. Thielen
Midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) are gearing up for their capstone projects. For one team, that means building and modifying a car from the ground up.

Powered by a snowmobile engine, the ultimate goal for this team is a running ...
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Meet the Supe
POSTED ON:
Friday, September 19, 2025
by MC2 Hannah Cox
For 180 years, the United States Naval Academy (USNA) has been led by distinguished naval officers. For the first time in history, its mantle of leadership has been transferred from a Sailor to a Marine, Lt. Gen. Michael Borgschulte, the 66th ...
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Fall Brigade Commander, MIDN Kellen Bynes
POSTED ON:
Tuesday, September 02, 2025
by MC1 Sarah M. Thielen
Each academic semester, the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) selects a new midshipman to lead the Brigade of Midshipmen. For the fall 2025 semester, Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Kellen Bynes has been selected to serve in this distinguished role as the ...
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Naval Academy Superintendent Change of Command Ceremony
POSTED ON:
Friday, August 15, 2025
by Public Affairs
United States Naval Academy Superintendent Vice Adm. Yvette M. Davids was relieved by Lt. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte in a change of command ceremony at the Naval Academy on Friday, August 15.
Senior officials attending the ceremony included the ...
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Gate Hours During Plebe Parents' Weekend
POSTED ON:
Tuesday, August 05, 2025
by Public Affairs
In support of upcoming Plebe Parents’ Weekend (PPW) activities, please note the adjusted gate hours. These hours are for vehicles unless otherwise noted:
Aug. 7 (Thursday) Gate 1: 5:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.Gate 3: ...
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NSA Annapolis Holds Change of Command Ceremony
POSTED ON:
Friday, August 01, 2025
by USNA Media Relations
Naval Support Activity AnnapolisFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NSAA Public Affairs: nsaa-pao@us.navy.milAugust 1, 2025 
NSA Annapolis Holds Change of Command Ceremony
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- Capt. LaDonna Simpson relieved Capt. Chris Schwarz ...
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2025 Fall Parade Schedule
POSTED ON:
Friday, August 01, 2025
by Public Affairs Office
The Naval Academy Brigade of Midshipmen will present formal dress parades on select Fridays on Worden Field this fall semester at the following dates and times:

Aug. 29 at 4:20 p.m.
Sept. 05 at 4:20 p.m.
Sept. 26 at 4:20 p.m.
Oct. 03 at 4:20 ...
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2024 Consumer Confidence Report
POSTED ON:
Monday, June 30, 2025
by mediarelations@usna.edu
In accordance with federal and state drinking water regulations, Naval Support Activity (NSA) Annapolis/U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) has prepared the 2024 Annual ...
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USNA Midshipmen Action Group
POSTED ON:
Friday, June 13, 2025
by MC1 Sarah Thielen
At the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), service isn’t just a future promise — it’s a present commitment. Throughout 2024 and 2025, the Midshipman Action Group (MAG), the largest student-led volunteer organization in the ...
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Michael Kelly Named President of the Naval Academy Athletic Association and Director of Athletics at the Naval Academy
POSTED ON:
Thursday, June 05, 2025
by mediarelations@usna.edu
https://navysports.com/news/2025/6/4/general-michael-kelly-named-president-of-the-naval-academy-athletic-association-and-director-of-athletics-at-the-naval-academy.aspx 
Michael Kelly has been named the President of the Naval Academy ...
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Midshipman Wins Knight-Hennessy Award
POSTED ON:
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Brody Todd, of Youngstown, Ohio, is a winner of the Knight-Hennessy Award at Stanford for this year. Todd is pursuing a master’s degree in mechanical engineering at Stanford School of ...
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Class of 2025 Graduation Press Kit
POSTED ON:
Monday, May 19, 2025
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Virtual Press Kit

Class of 2025 Graduation and Commissioning Ceremony Timeline
Class of 2025 Statistics 
Vice President JD Vance to Speak at USNA Graduation 
Commissioning Week Traditions 
U.S. Naval Academy Fact ...
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2025 May Events Open to the Public and Road/Bridge Closures
POSTED ON:
Monday, May 05, 2025
by Public Affairs
This year’s events that will be live streamed on our YouTube channel are the Herndon Climb (May 14 at 0730), Marine Corps Awards Ceremony (May 20 at 1000), Prizes and Awards Ceremony (May 22 at 1400), and Graduation and Commissioning ...
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Naval Academy's 14th Annual Capstone Day
POSTED ON:
Thursday, May 01, 2025
by USNA Public Affairs
The U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) hosted the 14th annual yard-wide Capstone Day, Wednesday, April 30. Over 280 projects and 150 formal presentations took place during this day-long event reflecting months of technical rigor, collaboration, and ...
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Vice President JD Vance to Speak at Naval Academy Graduation
POSTED ON:
Thursday, May 01, 2025
by USNA Public Affairs
The 50th Vice President of the United States, James David “JD” Vance, is scheduled to address the Naval Academy’s Class of 2025 during the graduation and commissioning ceremony on Friday, May 23, that begins ...
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Brigade Commander Joshua McGill
POSTED ON:
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
by MC1 Sarah M. Thielen
Each academic semester, the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) selects a new brigade commander to lead the Brigade of Midshipmen. As a prior enlisted Sailor, Midshipman 1st Class (Senior) Joshua McGill’s experiences have earned him the highest ...
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91st  U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY COMMANDANT ANNOUNCED
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Monday, April 07, 2025
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Capt. Gilbert E. Clark, Jr., was recently selected to become the 91st Commandant of Midshipmen of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. A native of San Diego, he is a USNA Class of 1998 graduate and most recently served as the first ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY ANNOUNCES AFFILIATION WITH FACE THE FIGHT COALITION
POSTED ON:
Monday, March 03, 2025
by mediarelations@usna.edu
The United States Naval Academy (USNA) has recently partnered with the coalition Face the Fight as a government liaison, becoming the first military service academy to collaborate on the joint effort to support military and veteran suicide ...
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U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation Announces $15 Million Commitment from Michael Taylor ’86
POSTED ON:
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
by mediarelations@usna.edu
The United States Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation (AA&F) is proud to announce a $15 million commitment from Michael Wilson Taylor ’86. 
This generous contribution will provide vital resources to advance the ...
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USMC Community Dinner
POSTED ON:
Friday, January 31, 2025
by mediarelations@usna.edu
The U.S. Naval Academy hosted its annual USMC Community Dinner, celebrating the Midshipmen selected to join the Marine Corps upon commissioning. This year, 262 future Marine officers were assigned across three career paths: 179 to USMC Ground, 75 ...
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Naval Academy Leadership Conference
POSTED ON:
Thursday, January 30, 2025
by mediarelations@usna.edu
The U.S. Naval Academy hosted its annual Leadership Conference, featuring an engaging lineup of events designed to inspire and educate future leaders from military and civilian institutions. The conference opened with a Monday evening Forrestal ...
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Adm. Stuart Munsch Forrestal Lecture
POSTED ON:
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
by mediarelations@usna.edu
As part of the annual Naval Academy Leadership Conference, the Forrestal Lecture, delivered by Adm. Stuart Munsch, highlighted this year’s theme, "Leading from Within: Embracing Authenticity in Leadership."

The lecture served as the ...
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Spiritual Readiness Week
POSTED ON:
Monday, January 27, 2025
by mediarelations@usna.edu
The U.S. Naval Academy hosted its annual Spiritual Readiness Week from January 21 to 24, an initiative designed to strengthen the spiritual foundation of Midshipmen and foster a culture of resiliency, ethical decision-making, and honor. ...
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2025 Spring Parade Schedule
POSTED ON:
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
by mediarelations@usna.edu
The Naval Academy Brigade of Midshipmen will present formal dress parades on Worden Field this spring semester at the following dates and times:

Friday, April 4 at 4 p.m. on Worden Field
Friday, April 11 at 4 p.m. on Worden Field
Friday, April ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY CLASS OF 2025 OBTAIN CAREER ASSIGNMENTS
POSTED ON:
Thursday, November 21, 2024
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Approximately 1,000 midshipmen in the Class of 2025 received their service assignments today in Bancroft Hall at the Naval Academy.
Midshipmen select from 22 different career choices in the Navy and Marine Corps and submit their service ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY SECURES THIRD PLACE AT CYBER RESILIENCY AND MEASUREMENT INNOVATION CHALLENGE
POSTED ON:
Thursday, November 14, 2024
by mediarelations@usna.edu
The Naval Academy’s Cyber Security Team received third place in the annual Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division’s Cyber Resiliency and Measurement Innovation Challenge (CRAM) at the University of Mary ...
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A Summer in Vietnam
POSTED ON:
Monday, October 28, 2024
by MC3 Hannah K. Cox
Midshipmen Julia Hricay, Kai Braaten, Alphonse Trapanese, and Benning Rojas-Kerbow embarked on a transformative mission through Vietnam with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) driven by a ...
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Human Factors in Combat: A Groundbreaking Course at the Naval Academy
POSTED ON:
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sarah M. Thielen
As future officers of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps prepare to face the complexities of modern warfare, a unique course at the U.S. Naval Academy is helping midshipmen address one of the most critical yet overlooked aspects of combat — ...
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ASN (EI&E) AND USNA PARTNER ON ENERGY SECURITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE RESILIENCE
POSTED ON:
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
by mediarelations@usna.edu
The United States Naval Academy (USNA) and the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy, Installations, and Environment (ASN EI&E) are joining forces in a cooperative endeavor to formalize an enduring relationship related to energy ...
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Passing the Torch
POSTED ON:
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
by MC3 Hannah K. Cox
Command Master Chief Mamudu “Karim” Cole joined the Navy on December 17, 1990 with the intent of serving for four years and then getting out to go to college. Instead, he fell in love with the job and decided to stay ...
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Assistant Professor of English Shirley Lau Wong Wins Major Book Prize
POSTED ON:
Thursday, September 05, 2024
by U.S. Naval Academy
Assistant Professor of English Shirley Lau Wong was recently awarded the 2024 Robert Rhodes Prize for Books on Literature for her book Poetics of the Local: Globalization, Place, and Irish Contemporary Poetry (SUNY Press, 2023). The award is the ...
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Naval Academy Holds Ceremonies for Bancroft Recapitalization and Installation Resiliency
POSTED ON:
Friday, August 30, 2024
by mediarelations@usna.edu
On August 30th, the Naval Academy held a “First Nail” groundbreaking ceremony in T-Court for the Bancroft Hall Recapitalization (renovation) Program, followed by a ribbon cutting near Triton Light for the completion of the ...
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USNA Selects Latosha Baldwin for Director of the Class of 1963 Center for Academic Excellence
POSTED ON:
Tuesday, August 06, 2024
by Academic Provost
Latosha Baldwin has been selected as the Director for USNA’s Class of 1963 Center for Academic Excellence, endowed by J. Ronald Terwilliger ’63 and classmates, effective September 9. Ms. Baldwin, who currently serves as the ...
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United States Naval Academy Honored with Gold Award in the 2024 NACUFS Loyal E. Horton Dining Awards
POSTED ON:
Thursday, July 25, 2024
by NABSD
The United States Naval Academy (USNA) through the Naval Academy Business Services Division (NABSD) has been awarded the Gold Award in the Employee Development Program of the Year category in the prestigious 2024 Loyal E. Horton Dining Awards, ...
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2024-2025 Fall Parade Schedule
POSTED ON:
Thursday, July 25, 2024
by mediarelations@usna.edu
The Naval Academy Brigade of Midshipmen will present formal dress parades on Worden Field this fall semester at the following dates and times:

Friday, August 30, at 4 p.m. 
Friday, Sept. 6, at 4 p.m. 
Friday, Sept. 20, at 4 ...
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CLASS OF 2028 I-DAY STATS
POSTED ON:
Tuesday, July 02, 2024
by mediarelations@usna.edu
CLASS OF 2028 (as of June 26, 2024):
PROJECTED CLASS SIZE:     APPLICATIONS:
Men ........... 814                 Men ............... 10,287
Women ...... ...
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2023 Consumer Confidence Report
POSTED ON:
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
by mediarelations@usna.edu
In accordance with federal and state drinking water regulations, Naval Support Activity (NSA) Annapolis/U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) has prepared the 2023 Annual ...
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CARNEGIE FOUNDATION SELECTS USNA FOR INAUGURAL LEADERSHIP FOR PUBLIC PURPOSE CLASSIFICATION
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Friday, June 21, 2024
by mediarelations@usna.edu
The United States Naval Academy recently received the first Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose Classification, one of only 25 U.S. colleges and universities to do so. This designation was awarded by the American Council on Education (ACE), ...
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USNA Selects Paul Fujimura as Director of the International Programs Office
POSTED ON:
Friday, June 07, 2024
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Paul Fujimura has been selected as the International Programs Office Director for the U.S. Naval Academy effective July 29. Mr. Fujimura, who currently serves as the Senior Liaison Officer to the Department of State for ...
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Class of 2024 Graduation and Commissioning Ceremony Press Kit
POSTED ON:
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Virtual Press Kit

Class of 2024 Graduation and Commissioning Ceremony Timeline
Class of 2024 Statistics 
Commissioning Week Traditions 
U.S. Naval Academy Fact Sheet
Rostrum Seating
Ceremony Livestream

Social ...
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USNA Selects Dr. Alan Karass as Dean of Information Services and Director of Nimitz Library
POSTED ON:
Monday, May 20, 2024
by Nimitz Library
Dr. Alan Karass has been appointed as Dean for Information Services and Director of Nimitz Library for the U.S. Naval Academy effective July 15. Dr. Karass, who has most recently served as  the Dean of Libraries and Head of the Music ...
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2024 USNA Commissioning Week Schedule of Events & Information
POSTED ON:
Thursday, May 16, 2024
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Click the link below for printable pocket guide that has important Commissioning Week 2024 information including parking and access information, schedule of events, prohibited items, and ...
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MAY EVENTS ROAD CLOSURES
POSTED ON:
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Please see information below about road closures surrounding upcoming events including Sea Trials and the Blue Angels.

SEA TRIALS ROAD CLOSURES TUESDAY, MAY 14:

The Naval Academy Bridge (Rt. 450) will be closed 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. The ...
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USNA TO OPEN CENTER FOR ENERGY SECURITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE RESILIENCE
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Monday, April 22, 2024
by mediarelations@usna.edu
The U.S. Naval Academy is launching an interdisciplinary Center for Energy Security and Infrastructure Resilience (CESIR) program that will focus on developing new curricula concentrating on energy security, climate adaptation, and infrastructure ...
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USNA NAMED APS HISTORIC SITE IN RECOGNITION OF MICHELSON’S SPEED OF LIGHT MEASUREMENT
POSTED ON:
Friday, April 12, 2024
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Photos from the ceremony can be found here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBmdDk 
The U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) was designated as an American Physical Society’s (APS) Historic Site, Friday, April 12, during a ceremony held on ...
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USNA SELECTS DR. BRIANNE BILSKY AS ASSOCIATE PROVOST FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
POSTED ON:
Monday, April 08, 2024
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Dr. Brianne Bilsky has been appointed as Associate Provost for Academic Affairs for the U.S. Naval Academy effective July 15, marking the first time an individual from outside the Naval Academy has filled this role.

Bilsky, who holds a doctorate ...
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90th U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY COMMANDANT ANNOUNCED
POSTED ON:
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Captain Walter H. Allman III was recently selected to become the 90th Commandant of Midshipmen of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. He is a USNA Class of 1997 graduate and currently serves as the Director of Targeting and ...
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USNA Parachute Team Achieves Soaring Success at USPA National Collegiate Skydiving Championships
POSTED ON:
Friday, February 23, 2024
by Capt. Geneva Giaimo
In a display of precision and teamwork, the US Naval Academy Parachute Team thrived at the USPA National Collegiate Skydiving Championships, held at Skydive Elsinore from December 28, 2023, to January 2, 2024. The Naval Academy's team ...
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LT Joe Cardona ’15 Receives the Salute to Service Award
POSTED ON:
Friday, February 16, 2024
by Courtesy of the NFL
The NFL and USAA named Joe Cardona, long snapper for the New England Patriots, as the recipient of the 2023 Salute to Service Award presented by USAA. The award recognizes the exceptional efforts by members of ...
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DAVIDS CONFIRMED AS SUPERINTENDENT AT NAVAL ACADEMY
POSTED ON:
Thursday, January 11, 2024
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Naval Academy Superintendent Rear Adm. Fred Kacher, was properly relieved by Vice Adm. Yvette Davids in a change of command ceremony at the Naval Academy on Thursday, January 11.
Esteemed guests included the Secretary of the Navy ...
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Spring 2024 Parade Schedule
POSTED ON:
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
by mediarelations@usna.edu
The Naval Academy Brigade of Midshipmen will present formal dress parades on Worden Field this spring semester at the following dates and times:

Friday, April 12, at 4 p.m. 
Friday, April 26, at 4 p.m. (Dedication ...
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Two USNA Instructors Receive Teaching Awards
POSTED ON:
Friday, December 15, 2023
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Congratulations to Professor Craig Whitaker on being named the 2024 recipient of the Class of 1951 Civilian Faculty Teaching Excellence Award in honor of Professor Theodore J. Benac, and CDR Lindsay Cathro, our 2024 recipient of the Class of 1951 ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY MIDSHIPMAN AWARDED MARSHALL SCHOLARSHIP
POSTED ON:
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Naval Academy Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Charlotte d'Halluin of Jersey City, N.J., has been awarded a Marshall Scholarship. This highly-competitive academic scholarship provides up to two years of postgraduate study ...
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Naval Academy Holiday Gate Hours
POSTED ON:
Monday, November 27, 2023
by mediarelations@usna.edu
See below for updated USNA Holiday Gate Hours:  
Gate 1:  
o    Vehicle Entry:  

12/20/2023 (Wednesday) to 1/8/2023 (Monday): Closed for vehicle entry
1/9/2023 ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY CLASS OF 2024 OBTAIN CAREER ASSIGNMENTS
POSTED ON:
Friday, November 17, 2023
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Approximately 1,000 midshipmen in the Class of 2024 received their service assignments today in Bancroft Hall at the Naval Academy.
Midshipmen select from 24 different career choices in the Navy and Marine Corps and submit their service ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY MIDSHIPMAN NAMED RHODES SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
POSTED ON:
Monday, November 13, 2023
by mediarelations@usna.edu
It was announced this weekend that United States Naval Academy (USNA) Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Abigail Ward, 21, of Pasadena, Md., was one of 32 Americans awarded a Rhodes scholarship. This year, more than 2,500 students ...
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Midshipman Space Operations Squadron
POSTED ON:
Thursday, October 26, 2023
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Four members of the U.S Air Force Academy (USAFA) Cadet Space Operations Squadron (CSOPS) trained twenty-five midshipmen as Midshipman Space Operations Squadron (MSOPS) during the week of October 15-October 21, 2023 in a joint effort to prepare ...
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NASA’s Super-Mann Visits Her Alma Mater
POSTED ON:
Thursday, October 12, 2023
by MC2 Sarah Thielen
The U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) welcomed Marine Corps Colonel and NASA Astronaut Nicole Mann Sept. 6-8, where she spent much of her visit meeting and talking with midshipmen.
As a USNA class of 1999 alumna, Mann spoke about how some of her earliest ...
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New Intranet Servers
POSTED ON:
Thursday, October 05, 2023
by Meghan Sanders
Earlier this week we launched new intranet servers. If you have had a browser open, you will need to restart your browser to connect to the intranet. 
Currently we are seeing a few small glitches with the new servers. If you upload a new ...
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Travels to Papua New Guinea
POSTED ON:
Wednesday, October 04, 2023
by MC2 Sarah Theilen
U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) midshipmen traveled to Papua New Guinea for a Language Proficiency, Regional Expertise, and Culture Awareness (LREC) summer training program in July 2023.

The group included Midshipmen 1st Class (senior) Jack Costigan, ...
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Fall 2023 Brigade Commander
POSTED ON:
Tuesday, October 03, 2023
by MC2 Sarah Thielen
The U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) announced Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Chiara Rappa from Summerfield, Florida, as brigade commander for the fall semester academic year 2023.
Leading more than 4,000 midshipmen, the brigade commander is the highest ...
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Gate Hour Adjustments Due to Annapolis Boat Shows
POSTED ON:
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Below are adjustments to Naval Academy gate access during the upcoming Annapolis Powerboat & Sailboat Shows in order to alleviate overcrowding in the city.
USNA Gate shift ...
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KACHER TO SERVE AS ACTING SUPERINTENDENT AT NAVAL ACADEMY
POSTED ON:
Monday, August 28, 2023
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Rear Adm. Fred Kacher, USNA Class of 1990, has taken the reins as acting superintendent of the United States Naval Academy from Vice Adm. Sean Buck, who retires on Sept. 1, 2023, after 40 years of service to our nation.
Kacher will serve as ...
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USNA CYBER OPERATIONS PROGRAM GRANTED NSA DESIGNATION IN CYBER DEFENSE
POSTED ON:
Friday, July 21, 2023
by USNA Cyber Science Department
The Naval Academy cyber operations program was recently granted the National Security Agency (NSA) designation as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) on June 9, 2023.
The Naval Academy’s cyber operations program is ...
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NSA Annapolis Holds Change of Command Ceremony
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Friday, July 14, 2023
by MC2 Griffin Kersting
Capt. Chris Schwarz, relieved Capt. Homer Denius as commanding officer of Naval Support Activity (NSA) Annapolis during a change of command ceremony at Mahan Hall, July 14, 2023.

“Homer, you’ve had an incredible tour here in ...
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2023-24 Fall Semester Parade Schedule
POSTED ON:
Friday, July 07, 2023
by mediarelations@usna.edu
The Naval Academy Brigade of Midshipmen will present formal dress parades on Worden Field this fall semester at the following dates and times:

Friday, Sept. 8, at 4 p.m. 
Friday, Sept. 29, at 4 p.m. 
Friday, Oct. 6, at 4 ...
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2022 Consumer Confidence Report
POSTED ON:
Thursday, June 22, 2023
by mediarelations@usna.edu
In accordance with federal and state drinking water regulations, Naval Support Activity (NSA) Annapolis/U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) has prepared the 2022 Annual ...
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USNA CATERING EARNS DISTINGUISHED NATIONAL DINING AWARD
POSTED ON:
Thursday, June 15, 2023
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md – U.S. Naval Academy Catering, a part of the Naval Academy Business Services Division, was recently announced by the National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS) as the recipient of a NACUFS 2023 ...
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Posthumous Promotion and Dedication for David Wallace
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Wednesday, June 07, 2023
by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sarah M. Thielen
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro posthumously promoted Cmdr. David (Dave) Michael Wallace to the rank of captain earlier this month. The U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) held a ceremony on May 17 to honor his life and to dedicate his former office ...
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Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month at the U.S. Naval Academy
POSTED ON:
Monday, June 05, 2023
by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sarah M. Thielen
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – April was national Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention (SAAPM) month and the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) midshipmen, faculty and staff, along with Naval Support Activity (NSA) Annapolis spent the month showing their ...
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USNA Class of 2023 Select Honorary Classmates
POSTED ON:
Friday, May 26, 2023
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 26, 2023) Each year, the graduating class of midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) nominate and select three individuals each year to be recognized during the graduation and commissioning ceremony at Navy-Marine Corps ...
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Class of 2023 Graduation and Commissioning Ceremony Press Kit
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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Virtual Press Kit

Class of 2023 Graduation and Commissioning Ceremony Timeline
Class of 2023 Statistics
Commissioning Week Traditions 
U.S. Naval Academy Fact Sheet
Rostrum Seating Chart
Naval Academy Alumni Association ...
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Ceremonial Area Reminder - Commissioning Week 2023
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Friday, May 19, 2023
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Welcome to all the friends, families, and general visitors to Commissioning Week 2023! As we welcome you to the historic Naval Academy grounds, also known as "the Yard," we want to remind people to please be mindful that physical training and ...
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Featured Firstie: 1/C Kenna Pierce
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Friday, May 12, 2023
by mediarelations@usna.edu
This week’s Firstie Friday is Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Kenna Pierce from Canton, Mississippi. A stellar member of 3rd Company, Pierce also serves as the 1st Battalion executive officer. He is the USNA Gospel Choir ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY MIDSHIPMAN AWARDED KNIGHT-HENNESSY SCHOLARSHIP
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Thursday, May 11, 2023
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – U.S. Naval Academy Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Alex Romano, 22, of Dumfries, Virginia, was recently named a 2023 Knight-Hennessy Scholar. The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program provides full funding ...
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Featured Firstie: 1/C Andrew Graham
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Friday, May 05, 2023
by author of the story
This week’s Firstie Friday is Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Andrew Graham from Walnut Creek, California. As a member of the Nvy Rugby, Graham will compete in the Rugby National Championship in Houston tomorrow, May 6th. This is the ...
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MAY EVENTS ROAD CLOSURES
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Friday, May 05, 2023
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Please see information below about road closures surrounding upcoming events including Sea Trials and the Blue Angels.

SEA TRIALS ROAD CLOSURES TUESDAY, MAY 16:

The Naval Academy Brigade (Md. Rt. 450) and Baltimore Annapolis Blvd ...
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Featured Firsties: 1/C Lauren Power and 1/C Blaise Hayden
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Friday, April 28, 2023
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Today’s Firstie Friday features the midshipmen leaders of the USNA GUIDEs, Midshipmen 1st Class (seniors) Lauren Power (Commander), and Blaise Hayden (Executive Officer). Power is from Phoenix and is a member of the 19th Company. Blaise ...
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Featured Firstie: 1/C Peter Hillen
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Friday, April 21, 2023
by mediarelations@usna.edu
This week’s Firstie Friday is Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Peter Hillen from Orinda, California. A SHAPE peer educator, a four year member of the Navy Water Polo, a double major in physics and history, and the training officer of 18th ...
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PROSPECTIVE 64TH NAVAL ACADEMY SUPERINTENDENT NOMINATED
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Friday, April 21, 2023
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Rear Adm. Yvette Davids was nominated for appointment to the rank of vice admiral and assignment as the next superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland.
Davids, a 1989 graduate of the Naval Academy, ...
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Featured Firstie: 1/C Isabella Bogucki
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Friday, April 14, 2023
by mediarelations@usna.edu
This week’s Firstie Friday is Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Isabella Bogucki from Buffalo, N.Y. She is Third Company’s executive officer, a member of USNA GUIDEs, and on the Navy Boxing team. April is an eventful month for ...
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JAG Faculty Member Wins Award for Excellence
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Monday, April 10, 2023
by mediarelations@usna.edu
The United States Naval Academy congratulates Lt. Mark Jessup for being this year’s recipient of the Apgar Award for Excellence in Teaching. He is an Assistant Professor of Military Law at the United States Naval Academy and the ...
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Featured Firstie: 1/C Thomas Pearson
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Friday, April 07, 2023
by mediarelations@usna.edu
This week’s Firstie Friday is Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Thomas Pearson from Jupiter, Florida. In the fall you can catch him on the soccer field as a goalkeeper for Navy Men's Soccer, and this spring Pearson stands as the Brigade ...
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USNA ANNOUNCES NEW ACADEMIC DEAN AND PROVOST
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Wednesday, April 05, 2023
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The U.S. Naval Academy announced today that Dr. Samara L. Firebaugh has been selected to succeed Dr. Andrew T. Phillips as the Naval Academy’s Academic Dean and Provost. Firebaugh, who is currently the Naval ...
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Featured Firstie: 1/C Kirsta Wheelock
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Friday, March 31, 2023
by mediarelations@usna.edu
This week’s Firstie Friday is Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Kirsta Wheelock from Fredonia, New York. She is a political science major involved in many extracurriculars around the yard, including Women's Ice Hockey, Mustang Club ...
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USNA Midshipmen Give Back During Spring Break
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Friday, March 24, 2023
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Twelve midshipmen, one officer representative, and one enlisted representative from the U.S. Naval Academy’s Midshipman Action Group (MAG) traveled to Washington state to spend their spring break volunteering ...
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Featured Firstie: 1/C Maggie Cleary
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Friday, March 10, 2023
by mediarelations@usna.edu
This week’s Firstie Friday is Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Maggie Cleary from Atlanta, Georgia. A women's lacrosse player and storm chaser enthusiast, she is a proud member of Navy Women's Lacrosse and the USNA Oceanography Department. ...
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Featured Firstie: 1/C Caitlin Doran
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Friday, March 03, 2023
by mediarelations@usna.edu
This week’s Firstie Friday is Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Caitlin Doran from Queens, NY. For the past four years at USNA, she has played as a forward for Navy Women's Soccer, and after the conclusion of the 2022 fall soccer season, ...
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Featured Firstie: 1/C Adrain Johnson
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Friday, February 24, 2023
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Today’s Firstie Friday is Midshipman 1/C (senior) Adrain Johnson from South Dallas, Texas. Johnson is the Company Commander of 25th Company, the co-captain of the Brigade Boxing team, and an outstanding member of the Midshipmen Black ...
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USNA Curling Team
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Friday, February 17, 2023
by MC1 Jordyn Diomede
Although the U.S. Naval Academy has a demanding academic schedule, midshipmen are still given the time and opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities (ECAs). As of the fall 2022 semester, one of the newest of those ECAs is ...
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Featured Firstie: 1/C Taiyo Tatara
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Friday, February 17, 2023
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Today’s Firstie Friday is Midshipman 1/C (senior) Taiyo Tatara from Ohmiya, Japan. He is a member of 27th Company and serves as company Training Officer.

Tatara is president of the USNA Men's Glee Club and is the Public Affairs Officer ...
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The Mariachi Marineros
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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
by MC2 Sarah M. Thielen
The U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) offers more than 140 extracurricular activities and clubs. One of the newest musical ensembles available to midshipmen is the Mariachi Marineros consisting of midshipmen playing a genre of Latin-style music in a ...
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Stockdale Center Launches POW Remembrance Challenge
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Sunday, February 12, 2023
by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sarah M. Thielen
ANNAPOLIS, Md. –  On the 50th anniversary of their repatriation, Feb. 12, the U.S. Naval Academy will come alive with an interactive exhibit that engages audiences with the riveting history of the Vietnam prisoner of war (POW) ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY TO HOLD HERNDON CLIMB ON MAY 17
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Friday, February 10, 2023
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The annual Herndon Monument Climb for the Class of 2026 will be held Wednesday, May 17, at 8:00 a.m., to coincide with Sea Trials and be the true culminating event of their plebe year. 
Scheduling the Herndon ...
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Featured Firstie: 1/C Orieona Howard
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Friday, February 10, 2023
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Today’s Firstie Friday is Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Orieona Howard from Newport, Rhode Island. A Navy Women’s Rugby player and member of 21st Company, Howard serves as Academics Officer for both her company and ...
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Facing the Challenge, Overcoming the Obstacles
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Friday, February 03, 2023
by MC1 Jordyn Diomede
Midshipman Completes Chemo Treatment, Rejoins Brigade
Midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy are faced with a plethora of challenges throughout their four-year journey to become naval officers. From early mornings to late nights, exams, ...
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Featured Firstie: 1/C Jordan Richard
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Friday, February 03, 2023
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Today’s Firstie Friday is Midshipman 1/C (senior) Jordan Richard from Marietta, Georgia. Richard is an outstanding member of 29th Company, as well as the president of the Midshipman Black Studies Club and a captain of the Sprint ...
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Vietnam POWs Pass on Wisdom to USNA Audience
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Monday, January 30, 2023
by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jordyn Diomede
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The U.S. Naval Academy held its first Forrestal Lecture of the new year in Alumni Hall, Jan. 23. The guest speakers on the panel included retired U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Bob Shumaker (USNA ’56), Capt. Charlie ...
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Featured Firstie: 1/C Moses Tauteoli
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Friday, January 27, 2023
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Today’s Firstie Friday is Midshipman 1/C (senior) Moses Tauteoli from Holladay, Utah. He is the former executive officer and a current squad leader of 1st Company.

Tauteoli is a computer science major and an active member of Latter-day ...
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Featured Firstie: 1/C Peyton Smith
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Friday, January 20, 2023
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Today’s Firstie Friday is Midshipman 1/C (senior) Peyton Smith from Canton, Ohio. A proud member of the 24th Company, she currently serves as the Battalion Commander for Fifth Battalion.

Smith is a dual major in mathematics with ...
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Featured Firstie: 1/C Kelly Hughes
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Friday, January 13, 2023
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Our first Firstie Friday of the spring semester features Midshipman 1/C (senior) Kelly Hughes. She is a member of 1st Company and from Yarmouth, Maine. 

Hughes, a chemistry major, is on the Navy Women's Hockey Team, the Vice President ...
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USNA Welcomes Spring 2023 Brigade Commander
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Thursday, January 12, 2023
by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sarah Thielen
ANNAPOLIS, Md. –  Each academic semester, a new brigade commander is selected to lead more than 4,400 midshipmen within the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) Brigade of Midshipmen. Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Michael Castellanos, ...
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ASTROPHYSICS MIDSHIPMAN PRESENTS RESEARCH AT AMERICAN ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY
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Thursday, January 12, 2023
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Kara Kniezewski, 22, of Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, presented her research of solar flare rain at the 241st meeting of the American Astronomical Society (AAS) in Seattle on Tuesday, Jan. 10.
With assistance from Dr. ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY MIDSHIPMAN NAMED CHURCHILL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – U.S. Naval Academy Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Anders Gulbrandson, 22, of Orono, Minnesota, was recently selected as a Churchill Scholar. This year, over 119 candidates from 77 participating institutions ...
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Spring 2023 Parade Schedule
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Wednesday, January 04, 2023
by mediarelations@usna.edu
The Naval Academy Brigade of Midshipmen will present formal dress parades on Worden Field this spring semester at the following dates and times:

Friday, April 14, at 4 p.m. 
Friday, April 21, at 4 p.m. 
Friday, April 28, at 4 ...
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Holiday Gate Hours
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Wednesday, December 21, 2022
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – U.S. Naval Academy Gate 1 will operate under the following modified hours during the holiday season, Dec. 21 – Jan. 8, 2022. All are welcome to attend Christmas services in the Chapel Dec. 24 and Dec. 25.
Gate ...
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STATEMENT BY USNA SUPERINTENDENT
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Monday, December 12, 2022
by U.S. Naval Academy Public Affairs
The following statement is attributed to U.S. Naval Academy Superintendent Vice Adm. Sean Buck:
"I want to thank Coach Niumatalolo for his service at the Naval Academy. We're in the business of developing leaders here in Annapolis, and for 25 ...
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Featured Firstie: 1/C Jacob Lowe
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Friday, December 09, 2022
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Today’s Firstie Friday is Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Jacob Lowe. He is a platoon commander in 30th Company from Mission Viejo, Calif.

Lowe has a twin brother, Cadet Josh Lowe, at West Point. The Lowes were introduced to the service ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY CONFIRMS AIR-TO-GROUND SPIRIT MISSION AT ARMY WEST POINT
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Tuesday, December 06, 2022
by U.S. Naval Academy Public Affairs
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The United States Naval Academy can confirm that on Dec. 5, 2022, at 11:59 a.m. EST, midshipmen from the Class of 2023 successfully conducted an air-to-ground spirit mission over the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, ...
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Featured Firstie: 1/C Kaitlyn Burns
POSTED ON:
Friday, December 02, 2022
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Today’s Firstie Friday is Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Kaitlyn Burns from Frederick, Maryland. She is a member of the 12th Company and the Third Battalion Public Affairs Officer.

Burns is a goalkeeper for Navy Women's Soccer and a ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY BREAKS GROUND ON SEA WALL PROJECT
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Wednesday, November 23, 2022
by mediarelations@usna.edu
A small ceremony was held Nov. 22, 2022, along the Farragut Field Sea Wall at the United States Naval Academy, breaking ground on the first project to protect against future sea level rise. 
The project aims to repair and raise the ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY CLASS OF 2023 OBTAIN CAREER ASSIGNMENTS
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Friday, November 18, 2022
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – More than 1,000 midshipmen in the Class of 2023 received their service assignments yesterday in Bancroft Hall at the United States Naval Academy.
Midshipmen may select from 24 different career choices in the U.S. Navy ...
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Featured Firstie: 1/C Benjamin Kwong
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Friday, November 18, 2022
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Today’s Firstie Friday is MIDN 1/C Ben Kwong, a Newport Beach, California native and the 9th Company operations officer. He is a cyber operations major and member of the Navy Club Volleyball team.

He is also the vice president of the ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY MIDSHIPMAN NAMED RHODES SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
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Monday, November 14, 2022
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Benjamin Kwong, 21, of Newport Beach, California, was recently selected as the United States Naval Academy’s 55th Rhodes Scholar. Over 840 applicants were endorsed by 244 schools ...
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Midshipmen Run Marine Corps Marathon in Honor of Fallen Classmate
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Wednesday, November 09, 2022
by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jordyn Diomede
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Around 11,400 participants gathered at the starting line of the 47th Marine Corps Marathon near the Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 30. Of those participants, approximately 50 were U.S. Naval ...
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Featured Firstie: 1/C Annabel Powers
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Friday, October 21, 2022
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Today’s Firstie Friday is the Brigade Dignity and Respect Officer: MIDN 1/C Annabel Powers. Powers is a mechanical engineering major from New Orleans, Louisiana and a member of 12th Company.

Powers came to the Naval Academy to ...
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USNA Hosts Cyber Lecture in Alumni Hall
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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Nicole Perlroth, a New York Times bestselling author and current member of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) advisory board, delivered a lecture on cyber security to midshipmen, ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY GATE HOURS DURING BOAT SHOWS
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Thursday, October 06, 2022
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Access to the U.S. Naval Academy will be modified during the United States Powerboat and Sailboat Shows scheduled for Oct. 8-9 and 15-16. The events draw significant crowds and movement becomes very restricted in the ...
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Featured Firstie: 1/C Faith Brooks
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Friday, September 30, 2022
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Today’s Firstie Friday is MIDN 1/C Faith Brooks, a member of 20th Company and this semester’s Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Education (SHAPE) Commander. USNA’s SHAPE program empowers midshipmen to confront ...
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Featured Firstie: 1/C Lian Dunlevy
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Friday, September 23, 2022
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Today’s Firstie Friday is the Brigade Executive Officer MIDN 1/C Lian Dunlevy, a member of 15th Company from Morgantown, West Virginia.

Dunlevy chose to attend the Naval Academy because he wanted more than just academic development: ...
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Featured Firstie: 1/C James Crossfield
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Friday, September 09, 2022
by mediarelations@usna.edu
This week’s Firstie Friday is a 9th Company squad leader — MIDN 1/C James Crossfield of Philadelphia.

Crossfield is a robotics and control engineering major who recently studied abroad in Dubai for a semester. His immersion ...
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9/11 Remembrance Events 2022
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Tuesday, September 06, 2022
by mediarelations@usna.edu
As we begin the month of September, the U.S. Naval Academy remembers those who lost their lives, those who stepped up to serve, and the countless sacrifices made in the days, months, and years after the attacks of 9/11. Each year the Midshipman ...
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Featured Firstie: 1/C Kip Frankland
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Friday, September 02, 2022
by mediarelations@usna.edu
In honor of College Colors Day and tomorrow’s home football opener, today’s Firstie Friday is this year’s Captain of Captains, MIDN 1/C Kip Frankland.

Frankland is from Memphis, TN and has two younger siblings. He ...
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USNA Welcomes New Brigade Commander ('22)
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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
by Story by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jordyn Diomede
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Each academic semester, a new brigade commander is selected to lead more than 4,400 midshipmen within the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) Brigade of Midshipmen. Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Morgan Prigmore has been selected ...
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2022 Cyber LREC to Israel
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Monday, August 22, 2022
by MIDN 1/C Ashley Chung
Seven midshipmen, ranging from 3/C to 1/C, recently completed a three-week Cyber Language, Regional Expertise, and Culture program (LREC) in Israel. An LREC is a cultural immersion trip, with this one specifically tailored to Israel's culture and ...
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Faces of USNA: Angela Bailey
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Tuesday, August 16, 2022
by 2ndLt Duncan Stoner
The U.S. Naval Academy welcomed Angela Bailey as the new protocol Advisor to the commandant of midshipmen and social instructor to the Brigade in 2019, but her story with the Naval Academy, its traditions, and its people extends years before her ...
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USNA Welcomes International Plebes in Class of 2026
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Friday, August 05, 2022
by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jordyn Diomede
The U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) International Programs Office offers a wide variety of services and programs to midshipmen, faculty, and staff, but one particular program they manage is the four-year international midshipman program.
According to ...
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2022-23 Fall Semester Parade Schedule
POSTED ON:
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
by mediarelations@usna.edu
The Naval Academy Brigade of Midshipmen will present formal dress parades on Worden Field this fall semester at the following dates and times:

Friday, Sept. 2, at 4 p.m. 
Friday, Sept. 9, at 4 p.m. 
Friday, Oct. 7, at 4 ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY IDENTIFIES DECEASED MIDSHIPMAN
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Monday, July 18, 2022
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The body of Midshipman 2nd Class (junior) Luke Gabriel Bird, 21, of New Braunfels, Texas, was found by Chilean authorities on July, 17, 2022, at approximately 10:30 a.m. in a lagoon of the Salto El Agua waterfall in ...
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USNA CONFIRMS THE DEATH OF A MIDSHIPMAN
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Sunday, July 17, 2022
by mediarelations@usna.edu
The Naval Academy is deeply saddened to announce that a midshipman was confirmed deceased this morning. Foul play is not suspected.
The Brigade of Midshipmen, faculty, and staff were notified of the midshipman’s death earlier today. Out ...
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CLASS OF 2026 PRESENT PLEBE SUMMER PARADES
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Monday, July 11, 2022
by mediarelations@usna.edu
The members of the Naval Academy Class of 2026, known now as “plebes,” will present five formal parades on Worden Field as part of Plebe Summer, their six week-long indoctrination to the Naval Academy.  All parades ...
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Into the Storm, Under the Ocean
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Friday, June 24, 2022
by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jordyn Diomede
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) offers many summer internships and programs for midshipmen to take part in each year. One of those internship opportunities is a program called Training and Research in Oceanic and ...
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Class of 2026 Induction Day Gate and Shuttle Information
POSTED ON:
Thursday, June 23, 2022
by mediarelations@usna.edu
One week until the USNA Class of 2026 is welcomed on the yard! 

 

Gate and Shuttle Information for Thursday, June 30:

 

Due to congestion and increased security measures at the entrances to the academy, it is ...
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USNA ANNOUNCES INDUCTION AND OATH DAY FOR THE CLASS OF 2026
POSTED ON:
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The U.S. Naval Academy will welcome approximately 1,200 members of the Class of 2026 when they report for their assigned Induction Day on Thursday, June 30, with an Oath of Office ceremony that evening. Families of the ...
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2021 Consumer Confidence Report
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Tuesday, June 21, 2022
by mediarelations@usna.edu
In accordance with federal and state drinking water regulations, Naval Support Activity (NSA) Annapolis/U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) has prepared the 2021 Annual Drinking Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY IDENTIFIES DECEASED MIDSHIPMAN
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Wednesday, June 08, 2022
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Taylor Connors, 24, of Pleasant View, Utah, passed away the morning of June 7 in Philadelphia with family at his bedside. The circumstances surrounding his death are currently under ...
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USNA CONFIRMS DEATH OF A MIDSHIPMAN ON LEAVE
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Tuesday, June 07, 2022
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- The Naval Academy is deeply saddened to confirm that a midshipman died early this morning while on leave from the Naval Academy. The cause of death is being investigated.
The Brigade of Midshipmen, faculty, and staff were ...
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USNA Class of 2022 Select Honorary Classmates
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Thursday, May 26, 2022
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 19, 2022) Each year, graduating U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) midshipmen nominate and select honorary classmates from various backgrounds and professional careers. They will be recognized along with the Class of 2022 during the ...
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Class of 2022 Graduation and Commissioning Ceremony Press Kit
POSTED ON:
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Virtual Press Kit
Class of 2022 Graduation and Commissioning Ceremony Timeline
Class of 2022 Statistics
Commissioning Week Traditions
U.S. Naval Academy Fact Sheet
Rostrum Seating Chart
Naval Academy Alumni Association Press Release: ...
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USNA Gifted Recovered Bell From Fabled “Ship of Gold”
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Monday, May 23, 2022
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The ship’s bell from SS Central America, the legendary “Ship of Gold” that was led by Cmdr. William Lewis Herndon (1813-1857), was dedicated May 23 at the U.S. Naval Academy during a ...
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USNA Capstone Team Develops Mobile Railgun System
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Friday, May 20, 2022
by MC1 Jordyn Diomede
Seven U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen spent the last two semesters developing a mobile railgun system as part of their senior capstone project. The capstone project is a year-long design project, and ultimately, the culmination of each ...
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Commissioning Week Gate and Shuttle Hours
POSTED ON:
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Commissioning Week Gate and Shuttle Hours

Shuttle Bus Schedule
Shuttle buses from the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium are free and will shuttle to and from USNA during the following times:

Sunday - Monday 7 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Tuesday 7 a.m. - ...
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An Operations Research Win Over Army and Air Force
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Tuesday, May 10, 2022
by CDR Gary Lazzaro
On May 2, 2022, twelve 1st Class (senior) midshipmen operations research majors won the 10th annual “Sustainment Innovation Competition,” a tri-service-academy research competition sponsored by the Lockheed Martin Center for ...
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USNA Cyber Security Team Wins SANS NetWars Service Academy Cup Championship
POSTED ON:
Friday, May 06, 2022
by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jordyn Diomede
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) midshipmen on the USNA Cyber Security Team, John_Pwn_Jones, won the 4th Annual SysAdmin, Audit, Network, Security (SANS) NetWars Academy Services Cup Championship during the SANS Baltimore Spring 2022 ...
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Midshipmen and Eagle Scouts Participate in 40-Mile Hike
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Friday, May 06, 2022
by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Thomas Bonaparte
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - On April 30, the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) chapter of the National Eagle Scout Association participated in a 40-mile hike with Boy Scout Troop 35 from Baltimore.
Fifty-seven midshipmen participated in the hike that started at the ...
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PRESIDENT BIDEN TO SPEAK AT NAVAL ACADEMY GRADUATION
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Thursday, April 28, 2022
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. —  The 46th President of the United States, Joseph R. Biden Jr., is scheduled to address the Naval Academy’s Class of 2022 during the graduation and commissioning ceremony, Friday, May 27, at ...
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Winning Wordle with Data Science
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Monday, April 25, 2022
by MC1 Jordyn Diomede
The new popular game Wordle has been trending across the globe, but here at the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), professors like Joel Esposito have taken to implementing the game into his new data science and artificial intelligence (AI) elective ...
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TWO NAVAL ACADEMY MIDSHIPMEN NAMED BARRY GOLDWATER SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
POSTED ON:
Monday, April 18, 2022
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Midshipman 2nd Class (junior) Anders Gulbrandson, 21, of Orono, Minnesota, and Midshipman 2nd Class (junior) Kara Kniezewski, 21, of Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, were recently selected as 2022 Barry Goldwater Scholars. This ...
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FEMA Administrator Visits USNA Classes
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Friday, April 08, 2022
by MC3 Thomas Bonaparte Jr.
The U.S. Naval Academy’s Political Science Department welcomed Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell as a guest lecturer on April 4, 2022.  Criswell spoke to students of the Politics of Homeland ...
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PROFESSOR MARIA SCHROEDER IS AWARDED THE 2022 CIVILIAN FACULTY SERVICE AWARD
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Tuesday, April 05, 2022
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Professor Maria Schroeder was recently awarded the Naval Academy 2022 Civilian Faculty Service Excellence Award. Schroeder is the associate director of Midshipman Research (ADMR) at the Naval Academy and a faculty ...
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2022 Spring Semester Parade Schedule
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Wednesday, March 30, 2022
by mediarelations@usna.edu
The Naval Academy Brigade of Midshipmen will present four formal dress parades on Worden Field this semester on the Naval Academy grounds at the following dates and times:

Friday April 8, at 4 p.m. on Worden Field
Friday, April 22, at 4 ...
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DEATH OF RETIRED NAVAL ACADEMY MASCOT - BILL 34
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Monday, March 28, 2022
by mediarelations@usna.edu
The Naval Academy is saddened to report the recent death of retired Navy goat mascot Bill 34. The decision was made to painlessly euthanize Bill 34 earlier this month due to health issues associated with old age; he was 15 years ...
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DR. JEANNETTE WING TO DELIVER NAVAL ACADEMY'S ANNUAL MICHELSON LECTURE
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Wednesday, March 16, 2022
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Naval Academy’s Computer Science Department invites the public to attend a lecture by Dr. Jeannette Wing, Tuesday, March 22, at 7 p.m. in Mahan Hall. The lecture is free and open to the public.
Wing has ...
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Naval Academy Preparatory School Names Next Academic Dean
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Friday, February 18, 2022
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Dr. Alisha Malloy, associate professor of computer information systems at North Carolina Central University (NCCU), has been selected to serve as the sixth academic dean of the United States Naval Academy Preparatory School in Newport, R.I. Her ...
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Midshipmen Participate in Computing Symposium at West Point
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Monday, February 14, 2022
by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jordyn Diomede
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Nine U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen from various computing majors attended the third annual Jean Bartik Computing Symposium (JBCS) at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York, Feb. 10-11.
The symposium, named ...
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Midshipmen Study Abroad in France
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Monday, February 07, 2022
by mediarelations@usna.edu
During this fall semester 2021 of Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Matthew Pickard and Midshipman 2nd Class (junior) Zachary Bell participated in the semester abroad program at the French Naval Academy (Ecole Navale), in Brittany, France. Their ...
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2022 Civilian Faculty Excellence in Research Award
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Friday, January 14, 2022
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Congratulations to Professor Sharika Crawford, our 2022 recipient of the “Class of 1951 Civilian Faculty Excellence in Research Award.” Professor Crawford is a historian of Latin America and the ...
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FIVE NAVAL ACADEMY MIDSHIPMEN AWARDED STAMPS SCHOLARSHIPS
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Tuesday, December 21, 2021
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Five U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen were recently awarded a Stamps Scholarship, a merit-based academic scholarship which assists students associated with studying abroad, experiential learning opportunities, and ...
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TWO NAVAL ACADEMY MIDSHIPMEN AWARDED MARSHALL SCHOLARSHIPS
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Tuesday, December 14, 2021
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Naval Academy Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Kade Heckel, 21, of Hughesville, Pennsylvania, and Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Evan Robertson, 21, of Oak Harbor, Washington, were recently awarded Marshall Scholarships. ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY MIDSHIPMAN NAMED RHODES SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
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Sunday, November 21, 2021
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Sarah Skinner, 21, of Atlanta, was recently selected as the Naval Academy’s 54th Rhodes Scholar. Over 820 applicants were endorsed by 247 schools for one of the 32 scholarships awarded this ...
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NAVY WINS DOD ENLISTED AIDE OF THE YEAR
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Friday, November 19, 2021
by MC2 Dana Legg
Culinary Specialist 1st Class Georges Labaki received the Department of Defense Enlisted Aide of the Year award during the USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore Salute to Military Chefs Nov. 18, 2021.
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USNA MIDSHIPMEN DONATE FOOD FOR HARVEST FOR THE HUNGRY
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Friday, November 19, 2021
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- Midshipmen of the U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen Action Group (MAG), the USNA Chaplain Center, and members of the Naval Academy community donated nearly 90 thousand pounds of non-perishable food for this year’s Harvest ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY CLASS OF 2022 OBTAIN CAREER ASSIGNMENTS
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Friday, November 19, 2021
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Approximately 1,100 midshipmen in the Class of 2022 received their service assignments yesterday in Bancroft Hall at the Naval Academy.
Midshipmen may select from 24 different career choices in the Navy and Marine Corps and submit their service ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY PUBLIC VISITATION GETS A FRESH SET OF SAILS
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Monday, September 13, 2021
by Visitor Center
The U.S. Naval Academy has launched a new Naval Academy Business Services Division (NABSD) website making it easier for tourists to experience the sights, scenes, and activities on the Yard.
The new website, NavalAcademyTourism.com, provides a ...
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From Pentagon Survivor to Midshipman
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Saturday, September 11, 2021
by MC3 Thomas Bonaparte
Many Americans watched in horror as hijackers deliberately crashed American Airlines Flight 11 into the World Trade Center at 8:46 a.m. on September 11, 2001, followed by a second plane 17 minutes later. Then, at 9:37 a.m., American Airlines ...
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USNA Welcomes New Brigade Commander ('21)
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Saturday, September 04, 2021
by MC3 Thomas Bonaparte Jr.
The U.S. Naval Academy welcomed Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Jackie Booker, a member of 3rd Company, as the brigade commander for the fall semester of the 2022 academic year.
The brigade commander holds the highest midshipman leadership ...
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Naval Academy Permanent Military Professor Contributes to Coronavirus Mitigation Research
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Tuesday, August 31, 2021
by mediarelations@usna.edu
CDR Dave Durkin, a Permanent Military Professor in the Naval Academy Chemistry Department, recently contributed to a research initiative that may play a role in mitigating the airborne spread of COVID-19. 
This collaborative research ...
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USNA COMPLETES PHYSICS EXAM INVESTIGATION, 18 MIDSHIPMEN SEPARATED
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Friday, August 20, 2021
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - The U.S. Naval Academy has completed the adjudications of honor violations that occurred during the SP211 General Physics I exam taken primarily by second year (sophomore) midshipmen in December 2020. Ultimately, 18 midshipmen ...
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Midshipmen on Summer Training Complete Navy's SCUBA Dive School Program
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Wednesday, August 18, 2021
by mediarelations@usna.edu
On August 17th, seven first class midshipmen completed the U.S. Navy's SCUBA Dive School program for summer training. 

One, 1/C Steadman Harrison, graduated at the top of his class as the Honor Graduate and another, 1/C Maddie Williams, ...
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2021 Fall Semester Parade Schedule
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Monday, August 09, 2021
by mediarelations@usna.edu
The Naval Academy Brigade of Midshipmen will present five formal dress parades on Worden Field this semester on the Naval Academy grounds at the following dates and times:

Friday Sept. 3, at 4 p.m. on Worden Field
Friday, Sept. 10 at 4 ...
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USNA WELCOMES PARENTS OF THE CLASS OF 2025
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Monday, August 09, 2021
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md- The Naval Academy Class of 2025 will reunite with their families after noon meal formation Friday, Aug. 13. This is the first opportunity plebes will have to spend time with their families and friends since they began Plebe Summer ...
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Four Midshipmen Spend Summer Internship at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division
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Thursday, July 15, 2021
by Teri Carnicelli
PORT HUENEME, Ca. - Four midshipmen from the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) in Annapolis, Maryland wrapped up their internship June 23 with Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD), where they worked on different ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY TO RETURN TO HPCON A, PUBLIC VISITATION
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Monday, June 28, 2021
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The U.S. Naval Academy and Naval Support Activity (NSA) Annapolis have been approved to transition out of HPCON B and into HPCON A; this change will go into effect Friday, July 2, at 7 a.m. 
The transition to ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY IDENTIFIES DECEASED MIDSHIPMAN
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Thursday, June 24, 2021
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Midshipman Michael Myles James, 22, of Hiram, Georgia, was found unresponsive the morning of June 23 while on leave from the U.S. Naval Academy. The cause of death is being investigated; foul play is not ...
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USNA MIDSHIPMAN SUSTAINS NON-LIFE THREATENING INJURIES DURING AIRCRAFT INCIDENT AT EASTON AIRPORT
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Thursday, June 24, 2021
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – At approximately 11:15 this morning, a Trident Air single-engine aircraft piloted by a Naval Academy midshipman crashed in a field near Easton Airport in Easton, Maryland, while landing. The midshipman sustained ...
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USNA CONFIRMS DEATH OF A MIDSHIPMAN ON LEAVE
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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- The Naval Academy is deeply saddened to confirm that a midshipman died last night while on leave away from the Naval Academy. The cause of death is being investigated.
The Brigade of Midshipman, faculty, staff, and coaches were ...
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2020 Consumer Confidence Report
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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
by .
In accordance with federal and state drinking water regulations, Naval Support Activity (NSA) Annapolis/U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) has prepared the 2020 Annual Drinking Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). ...
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Cyber Operations Midshipmen Visit Estonia and the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defense Center of Excellence
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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
by USNA Cyber Department
Recently, eight USNA Midshipmen had the opportunity to travel to Tallinn, Estonia, for a faculty-led Language, Regional Expertise, and Culture (LREC) trip and attend the 13th Annual NATO International Conference on Cyber Conflict ...
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USNA ANNOUNCES INDUCTION, OATH DAY FOR CLASS OF 2025
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Tuesday, June 08, 2021
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The U.S. Naval Academy will welcome approximately 1,200 members of the Class of 2025 when they report for their assigned Induction Day on Tuesday, June 29, or  Wednesday, June 30, with an Oath of Office ...
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Midshipman Studies Abroad in France
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Monday, June 07, 2021
by Midshipman 2/C Benoit Gorgemans
From January to May of 2021, Midshipman 2nd Class (junior) Benoit Gorgemans of Boulder, Colo., had the opportunity to study abroad at the Ecole Navale (French Naval Academy) in the French region, Brittany, which encompassing western France. For ...
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Class of 2021 Graduation and Commissioning Ceremony - Virtual Press Kit
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Thursday, May 27, 2021
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Virtual Press Kit
 
Class of 2021 Graduation and Commissioning Ceremony Timeline
Class of 2021 Statistics
Commissioning Week Traditions
U.S. Naval Academy Fact Sheet
Rostrum Seating Chart
Naval Academy Alumni Association Press Release: ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY MIDSHIPMAN AWARDED KNIGHT-HENNESSY SCHOLARSHIP
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Thursday, May 06, 2021
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Naval Academy Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Natalie Schieuer, 21, of Walton, Nebraska, was recently named a Knight-Hennessy Scholar. The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program provides full funding for students to pursue a ...
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80th Annual Brigade Boxing Championships - Results
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Monday, May 03, 2021
by mediarelations@usna.edu
The Naval Academy's 80th Annual Brigade Boxing Championship were held Friday, April 30, in Alumni Hall at 7 p.m. 
Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Kendall Louis and Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Jeanette Steerman both competed to win the ...
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80th ANNUAL BRIGADE BOXING CHAMPIONSHIPS
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Monday, April 26, 2021
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. —The Naval Academy's 80th Annual Brigade Boxing Championship will be held Friday, April 30, in Alumni Hall at 7 p.m. The event will be closed to the public.
The competition is midshipman versus midshipman in the ...
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How a Midshipman Helped Bring a Family’s Vision to Life During the COVID-19 Quarantine
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Monday, April 12, 2021
by mediarelations@usna.edu
When the Snowden family of five came to visit the U.S. Naval Academy before COVID-19, they expected a day of history and tourism, and an opportunity to learn of their great uncle’s experiences as a midshipman from the Class of 1958. ...
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USNA ANNOUNCES COMMISSIONING WEEK 2021 WILL BE IN PERSON
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Friday, April 09, 2021
by mediarelations@usna.edu
The U.S. Naval Academy is pleased to announce that select Commissioning Week events for the Class of 2021 will be held in person, culminating with a graduation and commissioning ceremony at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on Friday, May ...
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Captain David Williams receives the 2021 Apgar Award for Excellence in Teaching
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Tuesday, April 06, 2021
by mediarelations@usna.edu
A big congratulations to Capt David Williams, USNA '14, who is the the 2021 recipient of USNA’s Apgar Award for Excellence in Teaching!
An exceptional teacher, mentor and coach that is involved in all aspects of life on the Yard, Capt ...
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Child Refugee, Midshipman, Future Doctor
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Monday, March 29, 2021
by MC2 Dana Legg
Through a child’s eyes, a spontaneous trek through the forest might seem like an epic adventure. However, as she got older, Midshipman 1st Class Ngun Cer “Mimi” Chin realized that the days-long, uphill trudge through ...
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Clementine Fujimura receives the 2021 Civilian Faculty Service Excellence Award
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Thursday, March 25, 2021
by mediarelations@usna.edu
A big congratulations to Professor Clementine Fujimura who is our 2021 recipient of the Civilian Faculty Service Excellence Award!
As the sole anthropologist at the Naval Academy, Professor Clementine Fujimura has served the Naval Academy ...
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Summer Seminar and Summer STEM Go Virtual
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Thursday, March 11, 2021
by mediarelations@usna.edu
After closely and carefully monitoring the spread of the COVID-19 virus nationally, we have made the decision to host the 2021 Summer Seminar and Summer STEM Camp virtually. This decision was made in order to protect the health and ...
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USNA MIDSHIPMEN TO RECEIVE COVID-19 VACCINE BEGINNING THIS WEEK
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Monday, March 08, 2021
by mediarelations@usna.edu
The U.S. Naval Academy is now authorized by the Department of the Navy to begin administering the COVID-19 vaccine to its midshipmen. Midshipmen will begin to receive the vaccination as early as Thursday, March 11.
“The Navy has ...
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USNA TEMPORARILY MOVES ADDITIONAL MIDSHIPMEN TO HOTEL, NABSD AIMS TO HELP INCREASE MORALE DURING ROM
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Tuesday, March 02, 2021
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — This evening, an additional 98 midshipmen will transit to the Graduate Hotel, located on West Street in downtown Annapolis, in an effort to afford additional quarantine/isolation space in the Naval Academy dormitory, ...
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USNA TEMPORARILY MOVES MIDSHIPMEN TO LOCAL HOTEL TO INCREASE SOCIAL DISTANCING IN DORMITORY
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Monday, March 01, 2021
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — This evening, 98 midshipmen will transit to the Hilton Garden Inn, located on West Street in downtown Annapolis, in an effort to afford additional quarantine/isolation space in the Naval Academy ...
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USNA INCREASES COVID-19 MITIGATION MEASURES
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Sunday, February 28, 2021
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Naval Academy senior leadership announced the decision to increase COVID-19 mitigation measures effective immediately due to an uptick in positive cases within the Brigade of Midshipmen, during a virtual address Sunday ...
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Cyber Policy Simulation at AvengerCon V
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Tuesday, February 23, 2021
by Midshipman 3rd class Elisse Gibbens
AVENGERCON V was buzzing with keynote speakers, events and villages alike this past November. One such village being the Cyber Policy Simulation, organized and led by  Midshipman 3rd Class (sophomore) Elisse Gibbens, supported by the ...
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USNA Class of 2021 Select First Ships
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Friday, February 05, 2021
by MC3 Thomas Bonaparte Jr.
Two hundred and seventy-three midshipmen assigned to become surface warfare officers (SWOs) upon commissioning, selected their first ship and homeport during the U.S. Naval Academy’s annual ship selection night in Alumni Hall, Feb. ...
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Mother of USNA STEM Outreach Retires After 27 Years
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Wednesday, February 03, 2021
by MC2 Dana Legg
A middle school student from inner city Baltimore reaches out for a hug, and Dr. Angela Moran is there for the embrace. The trip from Baltimore to Annapolis is a short one, but for some students it can feel like another world walking around the ...
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NDW to Conduct Force Protection Exercise
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Monday, February 01, 2021
by mediarelations@usna.edu
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Naval installations in the National Capital Region will participate in an annual anti-terrorism force protection exercise Feb. 1 – 12, 2021. These Naval installations include Naval Support Activity ...
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Naval Academy Awarded DoD University Research Equipment Grant
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Wednesday, January 27, 2021
by mediarelations@usna.edu
The Naval Academy was recently awarded the DoD's Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP) grant for purchase of new research equipment. 
The Naval Academy plans to use the $666,000 award to purchase an aerosol jet ...
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89th U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY COMMANDANT ANNOUNCED
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Tuesday, January 19, 2021
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Colonel James “J.P.” McDonough III was recently selected to become the 89th Commandant of Midshipmen of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. He is a USNA Class of 1994 graduate and is ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY BEGINS PHASED COVID-19 VACCINATIONS
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Thursday, January 14, 2021
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. —The U.S. Naval Academy, in partnership with Naval Health Clinic Annapolis, began administering the COVID-19 vaccine to DoD service members, civilian, and contract volunteers assigned to USNA on Thursday, Jan. ...
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USNA MIDSHIPMEN SELECTED FOR MIT/WHOI JOINT PROGRAM
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Wednesday, January 13, 2021
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Cameron Davis, 21, of Battlefield, Mo., and Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Michael Zimmerman, 22, of Monmouth Beach, N.J., were recently selected for the Massachusetts Institute of ...
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DEATH OF RETIRED NAVAL ACADEMY MASCOT- BILL 33
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Thursday, January 07, 2021
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md—The Naval Academy is saddened to report the death of retired Navy goat mascot Bill 33, commonly known as “blue eyes.”  Bill 33 was almost 14 years old. 
Bill 33 began suffering from ...
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Statement by Naval Academy Provost Andrew Phillips
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Tuesday, December 22, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
The following is attributable to U.S. Naval Academy Provost Andrew Phillips:

"Due to potential inconsistencies noted in the administration of the in-person proctored, computer-based final exam for Physics I (SP 211), all midshipmen who were ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY IDENTIFIES DECEASED MIDSHIPMAN
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Wednesday, December 16, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Midshipman 1st Class (senior) John Johnson, 22, of Chapel Hill, N.C., died late evening Monday, Dec. 14, in a drowning accident that occurred while on leave from the U.S. Naval Academy.  

Johnson was ...
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USNA CONFIRMS DEATH OF A MIDSHIPMAN ON LEAVE
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Tuesday, December 15, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- The Naval Academy is deeply saddened to confirm that a midshipman died last night while on leave away from the Naval Academy. The cause of death is being investigated.
The Brigade of Midshipman, faculty, staff, and coaches were ...
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Naval Academy Participates in Rapid Analysis of Threat Exposure (Rate) Study
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Monday, December 14, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
The United States Naval Academy recently hosted the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) in Dahlgren Hall to inform and consent midshipmen volunteers to participate in a DOD research study called Rapid Analysis ...
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NAVY PREPARES FOR THE 121st ARMY-NAVY GAME AT WEST POINT
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Friday, December 11, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Brigade of Midshipmen will travel to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point this weekend for the 121st Army-Navy Game, the first time the game has been played at West Point since 1943. 
Numerous ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY MIDSHIPMAN AWARDED MARSHALL SCHOLARSHIP
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Monday, December 07, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Naval Academy Midshipman 1st Class (senior) William “Quinn” O’Loane, 22, of Prospect, Kentucky, was recently awarded a Marshall Scholarship. This highly-competitive academic scholarship ...
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USNA MIDSHIPMEN DONATE FOOD FOR HARVEST FOR THE HUNGRY
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Wednesday, November 25, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Midshipmen of the Naval Academy Midshipmen Action Group (MAG) and the USNA Chaplain Center donated over 75 thousand pounds of non-perishable food for this year’s Harvest for the Hungry campaign. The final deliveries of ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY MIDSHIPMAN NAMED RHODES SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
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Monday, November 23, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Lillian Ngo Usadi, 21, of Basking Ridge, N.J., was recently selected as the Naval Academy’s 53rd Rhodes Scholar. Over 950 applicants were endorsed by 288 schools for one of the 32 ...
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Thanksgiving Update
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Friday, November 20, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
A message from VADM Buck regarding Thanksgiving Liberty:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cl8mqob6x-8&feature=youtu.be

Unfortunately, due to COVID numbers trending in the wrong direction, locally and nationally, and to ensure a ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY CLASS OF 2021 OBTAIN CAREER ASSIGNMENTS
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Thursday, November 19, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Approximately 1,000 midshipmen in the Class of 2021 received their service assignments Thursday, Nov. 19,  at the Naval Academy.
Midshipmen may select from 24 different career choices in the Navy and Marine ...
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Dame Karen Pierce Visits USNA
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Thursday, November 12, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the United States, Dame Karen Pierce, visited the U.S. Naval Academy, Tuesday, Nov. 10.
The ambassador’s visit comes nearly 66 years to the day after Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth of England visited ...
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USNA CYBER OPERATIONS PROGRAM GRANTED NSA DESIGNATION
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Friday, November 06, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
The Naval Academy cyber operations program was recently granted the National Security Agency (NSA) designation as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations (CAE-CO).
The Naval Academy’s cyber operations program is the only ...
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SOUTHCOM Commander Delivers Forrestal Lecture at USNA
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Monday, October 26, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Adm. Craig Faller (USNA 1983), commander of U.S. Southern Command, delivered the second Forrestal Lecture of the 2021 academic year at the United States Naval Academy, Oct. 14.
The lecture was the first of the 2021 series to be presented ...
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Explore Hopper Hall
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Thursday, October 15, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
The Naval Academy Center for Cyber Security Studies
The building is named for Rear Adm. Grace Hopper, an accomplished mathematician who joined the U.S. Navy Reserve during World War II. In her legacy, the Hopper Hall building will be home to ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY OPENS NEW CENTER FOR CYBER SECURITY STUDIES, HOPPER HALL
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Thursday, October 15, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
The Naval Academy Center for Cyber Security Studies, Hopper Hall, will celebrate its official opening, Thursday, Oct. 15. Named for Rear Adm. Grace Hopper, a pioneer in computer programming, Hopper Hall is the Academy’s newest and most ...
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Navy Sports Return to Play
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Friday, October 09, 2020
by MC2 Dana Legg
When the spread of COVID-19 finally began to slow, colleges around the country had to make decisions on how and if they would play competitive sports. At the five service academies, the decision was further complicated by the requirement of their ...
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Governor Hogan, U.S. Naval Academy Announce Brigade of Midshipmen to Attend Navy vs. Temple Football Game
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Thursday, October 08, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Governor Larry Hogan and U.S. Naval Academy Superintendent Vice Admiral Sean Buck today announced that the Brigade of Midshipmen will be able to attend the Navy vs. Temple football game on Saturday, October 10. State and local officials have ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY RELEASES UPDATED SPRING SEMESTER SCHEDULE
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Thursday, October 08, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The Naval Academy recently announced an updated academic schedule for the spring semester to accommodate COVID-19 protocols.
The decision was made to lengthen winter break, while eliminating a typical spring break this ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY RELEASES UPDATED FALL SEMESTER SCHEDULE
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Tuesday, September 22, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The Naval Academy recently announced a modified academic schedule for the fall semester, in an effort to protect the health and safety of midshipmen, faculty and staff during the winter break.
A normal day of classes ...
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Former U.S. Defense Secretary Delivers Remarks as First Virtual Forrestal Lecturer at USNA
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Thursday, September 17, 2020
by MC3 Thomas Bonaparte Jr.
Former U.S. Secretary of Defense and retired Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis delivered remarks at the first virtual Forrestal Lecture at the United States Naval Academy, Wednesday, Sept. 16, which kicked-off the lecture series for the 2021 ...
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AN UPDATE FROM THE U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY'S OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS
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Thursday, September 10, 2020
by USNA Admissions
The following correspondence from U.S. Naval Academy Dean of Admissions Bruce Latta has been provided to all Class of 2025 candidates and prospective candidates:
At the United States Naval Academy, we are aware of the barriers caused by COVID-19 ...
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USNA Welcomes New Brigade Commander '20
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Wednesday, September 09, 2020
by MC3 Thomas Bonaparte Jr.
The United States Naval Academy welcomes Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Ryan Chapman, 17th Company, as the brigade commander for the fall semester academic year 2021.
Peer leading more than 4,500 midshipmen, the brigade commander is the highest ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY MIDSHIPMEN BEGIN FALL SEMESTER FROM SJC
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Friday, September 04, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
This weekend, U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen from the 4th Battalion will move into the dormitories at St. John’s College for the fall semester, Sept. 4-6.
In response to COVID-19, the Naval Academy set aside approximately 130 contingency ...
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Featured Firstie
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Friday, August 28, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
We're kicking off this semester's Firstie Friday with 1/C Annie Pentaleri from Jacksonville, Florida! 1/C Pentaleri is a Chinese major, on the Women's Crew Team, and a proud member of the 2nd Company. She is also this semester's SHAPE ...
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USNA, SJC SIGN DORMITORY AGREEMENT FOR FALL SEMESTER
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Monday, August 24, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The U.S. Naval Academy and St. John’s College signed an agreement Aug. 21 for midshipmen to utilize SJC dormitory capacity this fall.
In response to COVID-19, the Naval Academy set aside approximately 130 ...
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FACULTY SPOTLIGHT: USNA Instructor’s Research Brings Quicker Forecasts for Extreme Weather
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Thursday, August 20, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Faculty Spotlight: Professor Bradford Barrett, who has a PhD in meteorology, is currently researching capabilities that will lead to longer warning times before extreme weather occurs.
Barrett, who has taught in the USNA Oceanography Department ...
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MIDSHIPMEN TO RETURN TO ANNAPOLIS FOR FALL SEMESTER
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Saturday, August 08, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — U.S. Naval Academy leadership recently made the decision to bring the Brigade of Midshipmen back to Annapolis for the fall semester for a combination of in-person and virtual learning on its campus. USNA is a key naval ...
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USNA MUSEUM, HISTORY DEPARTMENT ESTABLISH NAVAL HISTORY WARGAMING LABORATORY
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Wednesday, August 05, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - The U.S. Naval Academy Museum and History Department have partnered to establish the Naval History Wargaming Lab (NHWL). The lab, located at the Museum in Preble Hall, is slated to open in time for the 2021 spring semester.
The ...
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Screening and Temperature Checks at Gates
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Wednesday, August 05, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Beginning Wednesday, Aug. 5, from 6:30-10:30 a.m. weekdays, we will begin screening and temperature checks for all personnel (employees and dependents) entering the Naval Academy.  As our employee population increases on the Yard, this ...
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USNA Facilitates Virtual Summer Seminar Program
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Tuesday, July 07, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
The U.S. Naval Academy virtually hosted the 2020 Summer Seminar program for potential midshipmen candidates from May 31 to June 24.
The program is typically held on the yard in three six-day sessions, offered to rising high school seniors as a ...
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USNA Selects Dr. Samara Firebaugh as Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
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Wednesday, July 01, 2020
by MC2 Josiah D. Pearce
Samara Firebaugh has been named Associate Provost for Academic Affairs of the United States Naval Academy, effective July 1.

Firebaugh, who holds a doctorate in Electrical Engineering, was chosen from a pool of six finalists from across the ...
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Induction Day and Plebe Summer Facts - Class of 2024
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Tuesday, June 30, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
What is a Plebe?
Every year, approximately 1,200 candidates, or incoming freshmen, are offered appointments to become midshipmen at the Naval Academy and are known as “plebes” during Plebe Summer and their first year at the ...
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Associate Professor Nate Chambers is the 2020 recipient of the “Class of 1951 Civilian Faculty Excellence in Research Award”
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Thursday, June 25, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
As a member of the Department of Computer Science, Associate Professor Nate Chambers researches the machine understanding of human languages, a subfield of Artificial Intelligence usually referred to as Natural Language Processing. His core ...
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STATEMENT BY THE U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY’S DEAN OF ADMISSIONS
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Monday, June 22, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
The following is attributable to Bruce Latta, U.S. Naval Academy Dean of Admissions:
After a thorough evaluation of the information surrounding the racist and inappropriate remarks made by an incoming member of the Class of 2024, Naval Academy ...
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2019 Consumer Confidence Report
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Friday, June 19, 2020
by NAVAL ACADEMY PUBLIC WORKS
In accordance with federal and state drinking water regulations, Naval Support Activity (NSA) Annapolis/U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) has prepared the 2019 Annual ...
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PLEBES COMPLETE AT HOME, VIRTUAL SEA TRIALS
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Wednesday, June 10, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Members of the USNA Class of 2023, or last semester’s plebes, were not able to return to the yard to participate in a traditional Sea Trials, but they were able to participate in “E-Trials,” an event modeled ...
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STATEMENT BY THE U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY’S DEAN OF ADMISSIONS
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Tuesday, June 09, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
The following is attributable to Bruce Latta, U.S. Naval Academy Dean of Admissions:
Over the weekend, a now-former member of the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association Board of Trustees made vulgar statements in reference to Naval ...
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Midshipmen Study Human Factors in Cyber Operations
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Friday, June 05, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
The majority of 3rd class (sophomore) midshipmen majoring in Cyber Operations at the U.S. Naval Academy are continuing their virtual learning this summer with an eight-week "Human Factors in Cyber Operations" course.  
The ...
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Class of 2020 Stats
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Friday, May 29, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
VIRTUAL GRADUATION – CLASS OF 2020
NOTE: Numbers may differ from graduation remarks as they were recorded on May 20 and the information below is current as of May ...
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USNA PLEBE SUMMER DATE SHIFTS
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Monday, May 18, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md.— Induction for the United States Naval Academy Class of 2024, originally scheduled for Jun. 25, 2020, has been delayed by approximately one week. The Naval Academy will receive the incoming class over a four-day period, ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY CLASS OF 2020 VIRTUAL COMMISSIONING
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Monday, May 18, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md.—Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper will give a pre-recorded keynote address to the Naval Academy’s Class of 2020 during the first-ever, virtual graduation and commissioning for the institution.
Esper’s ...
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Featured Firstie
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Friday, May 01, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
This week’s Featured Firstie is Midshipman 1/C Jacqueline Smith from Chicago, IL.
Jacqueline is a member of 6th company and took on the roles of the Alcohol and Drug Educational Officer for her company and 1st Regimental PAO. ...
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Commanders, Navy Fleet Cyber and Marine Cyberspace Command Deliver Virtual Cyber Lecture; Present Impact Award to Midshipman
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Thursday, April 30, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- The United States Naval Academy (USNA) hosted Vice Adm. Timothy White, commander, U.S. Fleet Cyber Command/U.S. 10th Fleet, and Maj. Gen. Matthew Glavy, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command, for the first, ...
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Featured Firstie
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Friday, April 24, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
This week’s Featured Firstie is Midshipman 1st class Clayton Pelzer!
Clayton hails from Shorewood, Illinois, and is a member of the 11th company. He is a mechanical engineer and naval aviation select who will be attending ...
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Class of 2020 Capstone
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Wednesday, April 22, 2020
by LT Kiefer W. Bohn
On March 19, the Superintendent of the Naval Academy, Vice Adm. Sean Buck indefinitely delayed the return of the Brigade of Midshipmen back to Annapolis and to the Yard. This decision was made due to the undeniable concerns of COVID-19 ...
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Featured Firstie
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Friday, April 17, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Today's Featured Firstie is Midshipman 1st class Zoe Kelley.
She is a proud member of the 20th Company Samurai, a cyber major and a National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) veteran. Zoe has always been an adventurous, hard-working, and ...
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NASS and STEM Update
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Monday, April 13, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
After closely and carefully monitoring the outbreak and spread of the COVID-19 virus nationally, we have regretfully made the difficult decision to cancel our much-anticipated residential summer programs, Summer Seminar and STEM Camp, scheduled ...
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USNA Research Team Develops New Method to Analyze Surrogate Jet Fuel
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Friday, April 10, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
With approximately 3,600 aircraft and 125 ships in the U.S. Navy’s fleets, fuel is becoming an increasingly critical expense. According to the Defense Logistics Agency, the U.S. military purchased more than 94 million barrels of fuel in ...
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USNA CANCELS ALL PUBLIC COMMISSIONING WEEK 2020 EVENTS
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Friday, April 10, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The U.S. Naval Academy formally announced April 10th the cancellation of all Commissioning Week 2020 public events due to the coronavirus pandemic.
“This was a very difficult decision to come to,” ...
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Featured Firstie
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Friday, April 03, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Today's Featured Firstie is 1/C Mary Machniak from San Diego, CA. Mary is majoring in Ocean Engineering and following in her parent’s footstep- both are senior engineers for NIWC Pacific.
Upon graduating, Mary will be heading ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY MIDSHIPMAN NAMED BARRY GOLDWATER SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
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Wednesday, April 01, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Midshipman 2nd Class (junior) Joseph Wiedemann, 22, of Bethesda, Maryland was recently selected as a 2020 Barry Goldwater Scholar. This year, over 5,000 candidates competed for one of the 396 scholarships ...
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Featured Firstie
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Friday, March 27, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
This week’s Featured Firstie is pilot-select Midshipman 1st Class Kayla Harris from Annapolis!
MIDN Harris is a member of the 28th Company, an Operations Research major and a senior midfielder on the Navy Women’s ...
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USNA FIRST SERVICE ACADEMY RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE IN CAMPUS INTERNATIONALIZATION
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Thursday, March 26, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - The Naval Academy recently became the first service academy recognized by the NAFSA: Association of International Educators with the 2020 Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization.
The NAFSA Simon Award for ...
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USNA REMINDS FAMILIES NOT TO COUNT THEIR MIDSHIPMEN IN 2020 CENSUS
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Tuesday, March 24, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md.-- By now most households in the United States, including those of service members, veterans and their families living in the United States, have received an invitation to respond to the 2020 Census.
The 2020 Census will have an ...
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USNA CIVILIAN TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19
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Monday, March 23, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – On March 19, a U.S. Navy civilian employee at the U.S. Naval Academy tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The member is currently isolated in their residence and is receiving supportive and medical care ...
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USNA Begins Remote Academic Instruction
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Friday, March 20, 2020
by MC2 Josiah Pearce
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — For the first time, U.S. Naval Academy faculty and staff are implementing an entirely remote, online learning system to resume classes Friday, March 20.
Superintendent Vice Adm. Sean Buck delayed the return of the ...
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USNA TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE TO GENERAL VISITORS STARTING MARCH 17
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Tuesday, March 17, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – As a precautionary measure, and in response to the global spread of COVID-19, the U.S. Naval Academy will temporarily close to the general population beginning Tuesday, Mar. 17, 2020 at 5 p.m. While we understand this ...
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Featured Firstie
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Friday, March 13, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
This week our Featured Firstie is Midshipman 1st class Tamara Watkins. She recently service selected surface warfare (SWO) and after she has earned her SWO pin, she will become an Information Professional (IP) officer. For three years before ...
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U.S. Naval Academy hosts the 2020 Jean Bartik Computing Symposium
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Wednesday, March 11, 2020
by Dr. Adina Crainiceanu
On February 27 -28, 2020, the Computer Science Department at the United States Naval Academy (USNA) hosted the second Jean Bartik Computing Symposium (JBCS). Named after Jean Bartik, one of the early pioneers of computing, the event brings ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY MIDSHIPMEN TO PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS OVER SPRING BREAK
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Monday, March 09, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Midshipmen in the Naval Academy Midshipman Action Group (MAG) will spend their spring break contributing to a variety of service projects in communities around the country March 8-15.
Ten midshipmen will spend their ...
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USNA GLEE CLUB TO PERFORM IN FLORIDA AND VIRGINIA DURING SPRING BREAK
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Friday, March 06, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
The internationally-acclaimed U.S. Naval Academy Glee Club will appear in concert in Orlando, Fla., Tampa, Fla., and Norfolk, Va., during their spring break concert tour.

The Orlando, Fla., concert will be held at the Cathedral Church of St. ...
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Featured Firstie
POSTED ON:
Friday, March 06, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
From 29th Company, this week’s Featured Firstie is Jessie Brodeur, from Lompoc, California! The daughter of a Space Force Colonel, Jessie has lived in multiple places around the country. The longest that she has lived in any one place ...
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Brigade Boxing Champion Sophie Lekas
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Wednesday, March 04, 2020
by MC2 Dana Legg
From Chicago Illinois, 1/C Sophie Lekas is an Aerospace Engineering Major at USNA.
She is also involved with the Baptist Collegiate Ministry and a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response guide. In her free time, 1/C Lekas enjoys playing the ...
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U.S. Naval Academy Honors Midshipman David Forney
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Wednesday, March 04, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Sailors from Naval District Washington’s Ceremonial Guard carry the casket of Midshipman 1st Class David Forney into the U.S. Naval Academy Chapel. The U.S. Naval Academy honored the life of Forney, from Walkersville, Maryland, with a ...
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Featured Firstie
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Friday, February 28, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
We are getting ready for Brigade Boxing Championships tonight by featuring a boxer for this week's Featured Firstie.
This week's Featured Firstie is Midshipman 1st class Jacob Clary from Shelby, N.C. He has been boxing since plebe year and is ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY IDENTIFIES DECEASED MIDSHIPMAN
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Wednesday, February 26, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
U.S. Naval Academy Midshipman 1st Class (senior) David Forney, 22, of Walkersville, Maryland, died Feb. 20, after being found unresponsive in Bancroft Hall. The cause of death is being investigated; foul play is not suspected.

MIDN 1/c David ...
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79th Annual Brigade Boxing Championships
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Thursday, February 20, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
WHAT: The Naval Academy’s 79th Annual Brigade Boxing Championships will be held Friday, Feb. 28, in Alumni Hall at 7 p.m.  The competition is midshipmen versus midshipmen in the night’s blue against gold fights ...
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U.S. Naval Academy Honors Midshipman Duke Carrillo
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Friday, February 14, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
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Midshipmen render salutes to Midshipman 3rd Class Duke Carrillo as a processional hearse carries his flag-draped casket to the U.S. Naval Academy Cemetery for burial. The U.S. Naval Academy honored the life of ...
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Midshipmen Study Abroad in Canada
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Thursday, February 13, 2020
by Isabel Billinge, Luke Lightner, Brett Jones
The Royal Military College of Canda (RMC) sits poised on a small peninsula on Lake Ontario, between the Kingston Candian Forces Base (CFB) and the city of Kingston. The 1,200 person school graduates and commissions officers into the Canadian ...
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Naval Academy Mourns the Death of Midshipman 3rd Class Duke Carrillo
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Monday, February 10, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
U.S. Naval Academy Midshipman 3rd Class (sophomore) Duke Carrillo, 21, of Flower Mound, Texas, died while taking the semi-annual physical readiness test, Feb. 8.
Carrillo collapsed during the 1.5 mile run portion of the PRT; initial responders ...
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Rep. Jim Langevin Gives Cyber Lecture at USNA
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Thursday, February 06, 2020
by MC2 Josiah D. Pearce
Rep. Jim Langevin delivered a lecture on cyber security to midshipmen, faculty, and staff in Alumni Hall at the U.S. Naval Academy, Tuesday, Feb. 4.
During his lecture, Langevin, the U.S. Representative for Rhode Island’s 2nd ...
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USNA Conducts "New" PRT
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Monday, February 03, 2020
by MC2 Josiah Pearce
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ANNAPOLIS, Md.-- The United States Naval Academy will conduct the biannual Physical Readiness Test (PRT) Saturday, Feb. 8, and for the first time, the curl-up is out and the plank is in.
This marks the first time that the entire ...
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USNA Class of 2020 Selects First Ships
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Friday, January 31, 2020
by MC2 Dana Legg
Two hundred and fifty-four midshipmen assigned to be surface warfare officers (SWOs) selected the first ship they will serve aboard during the U.S. Naval Academy’s annual Ship Selection Night in Alumni Hall, Jan. 30.
Ship Selection is ...
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Featured Firstie
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Friday, January 31, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
This week's Featured Firstie is MIDN 1/C Ashley Sweet!

Ashley is from Roanoke, Virginia and is a proud member of 24th Company! She is a chemistry major and a Nuclear Surface Warfare officer select who will go to Everett, Washington after ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY MIDSHIPMAN NAMED CHURCHILL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
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Friday, January 31, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Jamie Lee, 22, of Bristow, Virginia, was recently selected as a Churchill Scholar. This year, over 127 candidates from 82 participating institutions competed for one of the 15 scholarships ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY CELEBRATES 175 YEARS IN 2020
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Tuesday, January 28, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
This year commemorates 175 years of leadership, service, and tradition at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.
“One of our most treasured traditions is our friendship with the great city of Annapolis and our home ...
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Featured Firstie
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Friday, January 17, 2020
by mediarelations@usna.edu
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This semester's very first #FirstieFriday is Midshipman First Class Julia Sinkus of Niskayuna, New York. 
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Julia is currently serving as a Squad Leader in the 23rd Company, and was the company's Protocol ...
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First Class Midshipman on His Personal Growth from Time in India
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Tuesday, January 14, 2020
by MIDN 1/c Steel Templin
Stepping out of the airport, the thing that stood out the most for me was not the large number of people nor the swarm of taxi drivers surrounding what they likely believed to be a confused westerner - me - in hopes of overcharging. Instead, what ...
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Midshipmen Reflect on Moroccan Experience
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Tuesday, January 14, 2020
by 1/C Sebastian Zuleta and 1/C Melissa Ramkissoon
Below is a personal reflection from Midshipman 1/C Sebastian Zuleta and 1/C Melissa Ramkissoon from their study abroad in Morocco. 
Daily Routine
“Ah Sebastian, Melissa,  sabah, al-kheyr”
Every ...
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University of Cape Town
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Thursday, January 09, 2020
by MIDN 2/C Nick Kartvedt
One of the greatest things I learned while abroad was living on my own. For my entire life, I have always been at a place that has taken care of me, offered support, provided me with meals and a sense of comfort. I never had the experience being ...
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A Semester at the Warsaw School of Economics
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Thursday, January 09, 2020
by MIDN 1/C Nguyen, 1/C Remis, 2/C Sanders, and 2/C Williams
MIDN 1/C Nguyen, 1/C Remis, 2/C Sanders, and 2/C Williams studied economics for a semester at the Warsaw School of Economics in Poland through the CIEE semester abroad program. They spent four months in this country filled with rich history and ...
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A Semester Abroad at the Republic of Korea Naval Academy
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Tuesday, January 07, 2020
by MIDN 2/C Jung Kim
South Korea was no foreign land to MIDN 2/C Kim. He was born and grew up there until he was 3 years old. He would visit there almost every year as everyone but his immediate family lived in Korea. Therefore, he had already been accustomed to the ...
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Midshipmen study abroad in Argentina, Peru, and Chile
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Tuesday, January 07, 2020
by MIDN 1/C Kohl Dorsey, 1/C Jillian Bellows, 2/C Chase Barlow, and 2/C Jatin Khona
MIDN 1/C Kohl Dorsey, 1/C Jillian Bellows, 2/C Chase Barlow, and 2/C Jatin Khona studied economics through the Institute for the International Education of Students in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Our program focused on developmental and ...
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Portuguese Naval Academy Study Abroad Experience
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Friday, January 03, 2020
by Midshipman 2nd Class Adam Kuper
Below is a personal reflection from Midshipman 2nd Class Adam Kuper from his study abroad at the Portuguese Naval Academy fall semester. 
 
An Age of (Self) Discovery
Glancing at his watch reading July 7th 10:20 AM, but less ...
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USNA COMPLETES INVESTIGATION INTO HAND GESTURES
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Friday, December 20, 2019
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - The United States Naval Academy completed an investigation into the use of hand gestures by two Midshipmen during a broadcast of ESPN College Gameday for the Army-Navy Game on Saturday, Dec. 14.
The investigation – ...
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Naval Academy Holiday Gate Hours and Chapel Services
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Friday, December 20, 2019
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – U.S. Naval Academy Gates 1 and 3 will operate under the following modified hours during the holiday season, Dec. 18 – Jan. 6, 2020. All are welcome to attend Christmas services in the Chapel Dec. 24 and Dec. ...
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Marine Corps Selects Six Naval Academy Midshipmen as Part of its Inaugural Cyber Officer Cadre
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Thursday, December 19, 2019
by Center for Cyber Security Studies
On 21 November, the Naval Academy Class of 2020 received their warfare community selections, to include six highly qualified candidates who were designated as Marine Corps cyber warfare officers. For the first time ever, midshipmen were able to ...
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Naval Academy Expects West Point to Announce *New* Cybersecurity Initiative
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Friday, December 13, 2019
by USNA Cyber Operations
The United States Naval Academy (USNA) has learned that the United States Military Academy, or West Point, after lagging behind USNA in cybersecurity and in the study of cyber science for several years, will be announcing its unique cybersecurity ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY HONORS SHOOTING VICTIMS AT ARMY-NAVY GAME
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Thursday, December 12, 2019
by mediarelations@usna.edu
The U.S. Naval Academy will honor recent-graduate Ensign Joshua Kaleb Watson, Airman Mohammed S. Haitham, and Airman Apprentice Cameron Scott Walters at the 120th Army-Navy Game Saturday, Dec. 14. They were killed Friday, Dec. 6 ...
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Naval Academy Mourns the Loss of Ensign Joshua Kaleb Watson
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Monday, December 09, 2019
by mediarelations@usna.edu
The Naval Academy family is devastated to learn one of the three victims in the Naval Air Station Pensacola shooting was one of our own, Ensign Joshua Kaleb Watson, Class of 2019. 

Josh was a member of 10th company and captained the ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY MIDSHIPMAN AWARDED MARSHALL SCHOLARSHIP
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Monday, December 09, 2019
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Naval Academy Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Christian Hoffman, 22, of Sandy Hook, Conn., was recently awarded a Marshall Scholarship. This highly-competitive academic scholarship provides up to two years of postgraduate study at a United Kingdom ...
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Featured Firstie
POSTED ON:
Friday, December 06, 2019
by mediarelations@usna.edu
This week’s Featured Firstie is Robyn Roper! Roper hails from Longview, Texas and is in the 22nd company. She will be commissioning as a Marine Aviator in May.

 

Roper is a proud English major, and next semester ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY MIDSHIPMAN NAMED SCHWARZMAN SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
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Thursday, December 05, 2019
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Frey Pankratz, 24, of Wichita, Kan., was recently selected as a 2021 Schwarzman Scholar. This year, over 4,700 candidates competed for one of the 145 scholarships awarded.
Pankratz is a ...
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Louise Wallendorf receives the Orville T. Magoon Sustainable Coasts Award
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Wednesday, December 04, 2019
by MC2 Dana Legg
Bravo Zulo to Louise Wallendorf, PE, an ocean engineer at USNA Hydromechanics Laboratory, for being the 2019 recipient of the Orville T. Magoon Sustainable Coasts Award from the American Society of Civil Engineers.

The award is given annually to ...
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Special Assistant to the President for Cyber Delivers Lecture at USNA
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Wednesday, November 27, 2019
by MC3 Josiah Pearce
Special Assistant to the President for Cyber Joshua Steinman delivered a lecture on cyber security to midshipmen, faculty, and staff in Alumni Hall at the U.S. Naval Academy, Tuesday, Nov. 19.
During his lecture, Steinman discussed the future of ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY CLASS OF 2020 OBTAIN CAREER ASSIGNMENTS
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Friday, November 22, 2019
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Approximately 1,000 midshipmen in the Class of 2020 received their service assignments yesterday in Bancroft Hall at the Naval Academy.
Midshipmen may select from 24 different career choices in the Navy and Marine Corps and submit their service ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY CYBER TEAMS PLACE AT NATIONAL CYBER COMPETITION
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Friday, November 15, 2019
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Naval Academy midshipmen majoring in cyber operations took second and third place in the 16th annual Cyber Security Awareness Week (CSAW) Policy Competition organized by the New York University Center for Cybersecurity last Friday, Nov. 8, in New ...
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USNA GLEE CLUB TO PERFORM IN ROCHESTER, NEW YORK
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Friday, November 08, 2019
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The U.S. Naval Academy Glee Club will appear as guest artists with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra in a celebration of Veterans Day by performing two concerts in Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre in Rochester, N.Y. on ...
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Naval Academy Science and Engineering Conference
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Wednesday, November 06, 2019
by MIDN 2/C Byron Gallagher and MIDN 1/C Michael Garcia
This week, over 200 students from universities all over the world visited the Naval Academy Yard for the 2019 Naval Academy Science and Engineering Conference. Delegates had the opportunity to hear talks from Dr. Mark Abbott of the Woods Hole ...
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TICKETS ON SALE FOR NAVAL ACADEMY MASQUERADERS’ FALL PLAY
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Wednesday, November 06, 2019
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Midshipmen from the Naval Academy’s drama group, the Masqueraders, will present David Auburn’s “Proof,” Nov. 8-9 and Nov. 15-16 at 8 p.m., in Mahan Hall at the Naval Academy.
Performances are open to the ...
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Midshipmen Battle for Sacred Chicken
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Wednesday, October 30, 2019
by MC2 Dana D. Legg
History lessons aren't just for the classroom. This past weekend a handful of midshipmen reenacted the Battle of Drepana, which took place during the Punic War in 249 B.C. and resulted in Rome’s defeat by the Carthaginians.The ...
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PROFESSOR KIP THORNE TO DELIVER USNA'S ANNUAL MICHELSON LECTURE
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Wednesday, October 30, 2019
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Naval Academy’s Physics Department invites the public to attend a lecture by Professor Kip Thorne, Wednesday, November 6 at 7 p.m. in Mahan Hall. The lecture is free and open to the public.
Thorne will ...
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USNA MUSEUM ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL NON-RESIDENT FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
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Wednesday, October 30, 2019
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The United States Naval Academy Museum is pleased to announce its inaugural cadre of Non-Resident Fellows for 2020-2021. The purpose of the fellowship is to support part of the museum’s mission to inform USNA ...
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Featured Firstie
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Friday, October 25, 2019
by mediarelations@usna.edu
This week's Featured Firstie is MIDN 1/C class Anthony Polo of Long Island, New York.

Polo loves all things space and flight. This drove his decision to pick aerospace engineering as his major as well as participate in VT-NA, the Naval ...
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The Might of the Chain
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Thursday, October 24, 2019
by MC3 Pearce
On a late-spring morning in May of 2000, thousands of faculty, staff, family, and friends gathered at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, where they would witness the beginning of a new U.S. Naval Academy tradition.
Nine hundred and thirty-five ...
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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE CONFERENCE TO TAKE PLACE AT NAVAL ACADEMY
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Tuesday, October 22, 2019
by mediarelations@usna.edu
The Naval Academy and the Naval Institute will host a one-day conference titled “The Promise and Risk of the AI Revolution” Tuesday, Oct. 22, from 8:55 a.m.-3:10 p.m. in Alumni Hall. The conference is free ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY AND ST. JOHN'S COLLEGE CREATE WORK-STUDY PARTNERSHIP
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Friday, October 18, 2019
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The U.S. Naval Academy and St. John’s College have recently developed and formalized a unique, mutually beneficial program to use students of SJC to fill Naval Academy job vacancies available through the Naval ...
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Michelson and the Speed of Light
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Friday, October 18, 2019
by MIDN 2/C Julian Olivarez
Albert Abraham Michelson was born in Strelno, Prussia, on December 19, 1852. At the age of two his family emigrated to the United States where they eventually moved to San Francisco.
He was appointed by President Grant to the U.S. Naval Academy ...
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Featured Firstie
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Friday, October 18, 2019
by mediarelations@usna.edu
This week's Featured Firstie is MIDN 1st class Tommy Reeder of Kiln, Mississippi.

He’s very studious as an operations research major and he’s been selected as a Bowman scholar! Tommy has decided to early select for ...
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Mustang Club Arrives at USNA
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Thursday, October 17, 2019
by MC2 Burke
In Navy terminology, “mustangs” are enlisted Sailors who rise to the level of officer with little or no interruption in their active duty status.  The term is more commonly known to refer to stray horses that were ...
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Featured Firstie
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Friday, October 11, 2019
by mediarelations@usna.edu
This week's Featured Firstie is MIDN 1/C Juan Santana.

Hailing from Brooklyn, New York, Juan came to the Naval Academy from a technical vocation school. He's a Cyber Operations major, as well as 13th Company's Honor ...
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The Smiling Faces of 5th Wing Laundry
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Wednesday, October 09, 2019
by MIDN 2/C Lorenzo Cardenas
"Strange, isn't it? Each man's life touches so many other lives. When he isn't around, he leaves an awful hole, doesn't he?"- Clarence, It's a Wonderful Life

For the past 18 years, Bancroft Hall's Laundry Service Center has been a ...
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Naval Academy Park Dedicated in Honor of the First Naval Aviator
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Tuesday, October 08, 2019
by Mr. Ken Sabel
The Naval Academy held a dedication ceremony honoring the life and accomplishments of the Navy’s first naval aviator Monday, Oct. 7, next to the USNA Observatory.
The static display of naval aircraft was named Ellyson Park in honor of ...
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Navy's wins against Air Force
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Tuesday, October 08, 2019
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Congratulations to our midshipmen on so many victories against Air Force this past week. Here are all the winning teams:

Boxing (8-2 Navy)
Water Polo (13-12 Navy)
D2 Hockey (4-3 Navy)
Women's Hockey (9-0 Navy)
Women's Club Lacrosse (9-2 ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY TO CELEBRATE NAVY'S 244TH BIRTHDAY
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Thursday, October 03, 2019
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The U.S. Naval Academy will celebrate the Navy’s 244th birthday Oct. 11-13. (The U.S. Navy’s birthday is Oct. 13.) The theme of this year’s celebration is “No Higher ...
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MIDSHIPMAN DISCOVERS THREAT IN 3D PRINTER DURING CYBER SECURITY CHALLENGE
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Wednesday, October 02, 2019
by mediarelations@usna.edu
U.S. Naval Academy Midshipman 3rd Class (sophomore) Kade Heckel, 19, of Hughesville, Penn., discovered a new vulnerability in a 3D printer during a cybersecurity challenge held in Brooklyn, N.Y., Sept. 6-8.
The cyber challenge, HACKtheMACHINE, ...
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Sisters in Service and Family
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Wednesday, October 02, 2019
by MC2 Dana Legg
A name that resonates with many cadets of the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) is that of 1st Lt. Roslyn Schulte. She served as an intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance officer in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, and became the first ...
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Featured Firstie
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Friday, September 13, 2019
by mediarelations@usna.edu
This week's Featured Firstie is MIDN Vincent Depizzol!

Depizzol is a Political Science major from 10th company.  He grew up in Littleton, Colorado, and as a result, is an avid outdoorsman. Whenever he gets well-deserved time at home, or ...
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NEW "SEA, SUN, AND SPACE" EXHIBITION OPEN AT NAVAL ACADEMY MUSEUM
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Friday, September 13, 2019
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – “Sea, Sun, and Space" is a new exhibition open now at the Naval Academy Museum. The exhibition traces a century of Navy efforts to use radio, and later satellite hardware, in the space environment and will be ...
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Midshipmen Fly Through Eye of Hurricane Dorian for Research
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Wednesday, September 04, 2019
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Three midshipmen and one instructor from the U.S. Naval Academy Oceanography Department spent the Labor Day weekend flying seven missions with the U.S. Air Force 53rd Weather Reconnaissance ...
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Featured Firstie
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Friday, August 30, 2019
by mediarelations@usna.edu
This week’s Featured Firstie is MIDN LTJG Deon Odom!
  
Deon hails form Fayetteville, North Carolina and is a proud member of 16th Company. This semester his billet is the 4th Battalion Conduct ...
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2019 Cyber LREC Asia-Pacific
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Tuesday, August 27, 2019
by MIDN 1/C Julia Kalshoven
On July 23, 2019, eight US Naval Academy midshipmen studying Cyber Operations left Annapolis to travel 15 hours to the other side of the globe. Over the course of the next three weeks, the midshipmen visited three countries: Japan, South Korea, ...
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Fall 2019 Parade Schedule
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Monday, August 26, 2019
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Naval Academy Brigade of Midshipmen will present six formal dress parades on Worden Field this semester on the Naval Academy grounds at 4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30, Sept. 13, Oct. 4, Oct. 18, and Oct. 25, and ...
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USNA WELCOMES NEW BRIGADE COMMANDER
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Friday, August 23, 2019
by MC3 Josiah Pearce
Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Bill Rogers is this year’s fall semester brigade commander, the highest position in the midshipman command structure.
Leading approximately 4,400 midshipmen, the brigade commander is expected to execute ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY GATE HOURS DURING REPAIRS
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Monday, August 19, 2019
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Access to the Naval Academy will be modified beginning Tuesday, Aug. 20, while the storm water system on Bowyer Road near Gate 8 undergoes repairs.  
The construction and revised gate schedule may cause minor ...
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2019 Cyber England LREC
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Tuesday, August 06, 2019
by MIDN 2/C Alexandra Appel
This summer, nine midshipmen were given the opportunity to travel to the U.K. for a trip that was centered on learning more about Cyber Operations and Intelligence as well as cultural immersion. Click the link below for the full story ...
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MIDN Sees Fleet’s Future at Dahlgren’s Laser Lethality Lab
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Thursday, August 01, 2019
by NSWCDD Corporate Communications Division
DAHLGREN, Va. – U.S. Naval Academy Midshipman Max Shuman faced a half dozen Navy officer and civilian engineers while reflecting on lessons learned as his internship concluded at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division ...
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U.S. Naval Academy’s Small Satellite Program
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Wednesday, July 31, 2019
by CDR Jeff King, Aerospace Engineering Dept.
The U.S. Naval Academy’s two newest satellites were successfully launched on 24 JUN 2019.   BRICSat-2 (USNA-14) and PSAT2 (USNA-15) extend the heritage of using satellites to help ...
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Cyber Israel LREC 2019
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Thursday, July 25, 2019
by CDR Chris Hoffman
On 26 June 2019, eight midshipmen flew from Washington, D.C. to Tel Aviv, Israel to take part in a three week long experience of cultural immersion into a foreign society which prides itself on mandatory military service and new ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY SUPERINTENDENT CHANGE OF COMMAND CEREMONY
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Wednesday, July 17, 2019
by MEDIARELATIONS@USNA.EDU
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Naval Academy Superintendent Vice Adm. Walter E. “Ted” Carter Jr., will be properly relieved by Vice Adm. Sean S. Buck in a change of command ceremony at the Naval Academy Friday, July 26, beginning ...
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NATO LREC Trip
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Thursday, July 11, 2019
by LCDR PHILLIP MCCORVEY
The NATO LREC consisted of visits to four NATO commands, two UK commands, the 75th anniversary of D-DAY ceremony, and six separate nations. This trip granted the midshipmen a unique opportunity to develop both wide ranging cultural experiences as ...
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CLASS OF 2023 PRESENT PLEBE SUMMER PARADES
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Wednesday, July 10, 2019
by mediarelations@usna.edu
The members of the Naval Academy Class of 2023, known now as “plebes,” will present five formal parades on Worden Field as part of Plebe Summer, their six week-long indoctrination to the Naval Academy.  All parades ...
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USNA MOURNS PASSING OF DISTINGUISHED GRADUATE H. ROSS PEROT
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Tuesday, July 09, 2019
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The U.S. Naval Academy family is deeply saddened by the passing of Mr. H. Ross Perot, a graduate from the class of 1953.
Perot personified the principles of honor, integrity and leadership to our Nation, and will be ...
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2019 Cyber LREC to Europe
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Wednesday, June 26, 2019
by LCDR Brian Kiehl
Click here to read the full story and photos: https://spark.adobe.com/page/kAm5p63KG26GO/
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2018 Consumer Confidence Report
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Wednesday, June 19, 2019
by Naval Academy Public Works
In accordance with federal and state drinking water regulations, Naval Support Activity (NSA) Annapolis/U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) has prepared the 2018 Annual Drinking Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report (CCR).  The CCR contains ...
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2019 United Kingdom LREC
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Thursday, June 13, 2019
by MIDN 1/C Bolton, MIDN 1/C Hamilton, MIDN 1/C Moriarty, MIDN 1/C Naphy, and MIDN 1/C O’Brien
Click here for story and photos: https://spark.adobe.com/page/PeKQyuHiOixIO/
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South Korean Cultural Immersion and Exchange
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Tuesday, June 11, 2019
by CDR Janice Rice
This summer four midshipmen spent two weeks immersed in not only the culture of South Korea, but also travelling to key military sites throughout the Korean peninsula in order to better understand U.S. Military interests in the Republic of Korea ...
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Class of 2019 Statistics
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Monday, June 03, 2019
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium(as of May 21, 2019)
Total Graduates
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NAVAL ACADEMY ANNOUNCES COLOR COMPANY
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Wednesday, May 22, 2019
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- The academy’s annual Color Parade will be held on Worden Field, Thursday, May 23, at 11 a.m.  The parade is free and open to the public.
The Color Parade honors the fall and spring color companies and is the ...
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Naval Academy Sea Trials
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Tuesday, May 21, 2019
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Congratulations to the Class of 2022 on finishing Sea Trials on Tuesday, May 14, and congratulations to 14th Company on being named this year's Iron Company!
Sea Trials is modeled after the Marine Corps’ Crucible and the ...
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BLUE ANGELS TO PERFORM DURING USNA COMMISSIONING WEEK
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Wednesday, May 15, 2019
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Naval Academy Bridge and Marine Closure Information
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - The Blue Angels will perform above the Severn River, Tuesday, May 21, and Wednesday, May 22, at 2 p.m. as part of the Naval Academy’s Commissioning Week. These events ...
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PROSPECTIVE USNA SUPERINTENDENT NOMINATED
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Tuesday, April 30, 2019
by Jennifer Erickson
ANNAPOLIS, Md. –  Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer and Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John M. Richardson have nominated Rear Adm. Sean S. Buck (USNA Class of 1983) for appointment to the rank of vice admiral and ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY ASSISTANT PROFESSOR JEFF KOSSEFF NAMED ANDREW CARNEGIE FELLOW
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Wednesday, April 24, 2019
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — U.S. Naval Academy Assistant Professor Jeff Kosseff, a native of East Brunswick, N.J., was recently named an Andrew Carnegie Fellow for his book tentatively titled “United States of Anonymous ...
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U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY TO HOST SPECIAL OLYMPICS
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Tuesday, April 23, 2019
by Maddie Darbie
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - The U.S. Naval Academy will host the annual Maryland Special Olympics competition from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 27, in McDonough Hall’s Scott Natatorium and Sunday, April 28, on Ingram Track.
The event is a ...
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Featured Firstie
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Friday, April 19, 2019
by Maddie Darbie
This week's Featured Firstie is MIDN 1/C Jesse Wylie of Albuquerque, New Mexico.

1/C Wylie grew up loving the hiking, rock climbing, and dirt bike riding that the desert and the Rockies had to offer. At the academy, he has been a member of a ...
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Navy Powerlifting Competes at Nationals
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Tuesday, April 16, 2019
by LCDR Timothy Barry
Navy Powerlifting Competes at Nationals April 12-14
1/C Katie Salerni Brings Home Gold

Twenty athletes from the Naval Academy’s Powerlifting Team spent the last several days testing their strength against 42 other colleges and ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY MIDSHIPMAN RECEIVES TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP
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Monday, April 15, 2019
by Maddie Darbie
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -  U.S. Naval Academy Midshipman 2nd Class (junior) Juliet O’Brien, 20, of San Francisco, Calif., was recently selected as a 2019 Truman Scholar.
Sixty-two students from 58 U.S. colleges and universities ...
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Featured Firstie
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Friday, April 12, 2019
by Maddie Darbie
This week’s Featured Firstie is MIDN 1/C Katie Patrick. 1/C Patrick hails from Aurora, Colorado. She is excited to be moving to San Diego upon graduation to serve as a Surface Warfare Officer aboard DDG-76, USS Higgins.
Katie ...
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Midshipmen Tour USS North Dakota
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Tuesday, April 09, 2019
by MC2 Dana Legg
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Approximately 300 midshipmen from the United States Naval Academy toured the Virginia-class attack submarine USS North Dakota (SSN-784) Mar. 29-31.

The tour gave midshipmen the opportunity to gain insight into the ...
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SIR FRASER STODDART TO DELIVER NAVAL ACADEMY'S ANNUAL MICHELSON LECTURE
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Monday, April 01, 2019
by Maddie Darbie
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Naval Academy’s Division of Mathematics and Science invites the public to attend a lecture by Sir Fraser Stoddart, Monday, April 15 at 7 p.m. in Mahan Hall. The lecture is free and open to the ...
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Featured Firstie
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Friday, March 29, 2019
by Maddie Darbie
This week's Featured Firstie is MIDN 1/C Alex Velez. 1/C Velez is a proud member of the infamous 25th Company, also known as the bearsharks, and will graduate with a mechanical engineering degree this May. He is from Temecula, CA and currently ...
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Midshipmen travel to Chile during spring break for culture and technology LREC
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Tuesday, March 26, 2019
by International Programs Office
Just before dawn: The still waters of Lago Llanquihue (Chile’s second largest lake) reflect the early light and Volcan Osorno.

What do you know about the world and how do you know it?

Reading about a place is one thing, but ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY PRESENTS 53RD ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL BALL
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Monday, March 25, 2019
by Jenny Erickson
ANNAPOLIS, Md.—Tickets are on sale now for the Naval Academy’s 53rd annual International Ball and ceremony to be held Saturday, April 6, at 8 p.m. in Alumni Hall; doors will open at 7 p.m. This event is open to the public, ...
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Featured Firstie
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Friday, March 22, 2019
by Maddie Darbie
This week’s Featured Firstie is MIDN 1/C Jubal Schmit. 
He hails from the great city of Everett, Pennsylvania. 1/C Schmit is a Mechanical Engineering major, a 2019 Bowman Scholar and has been selected to serve as a ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY MUSEUM ANNOUNCES NEW "PHILO MCGIFFIN: A MAN OF WIT AND DASH" EXHIBIT
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Wednesday, March 20, 2019
by Maddie Darbie
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The new exhibit “Philo McGiffin: A Man of Wit and Dash" is open now, and will be on display at the Naval Academy Museum through the end of the year as a tribute to the international reach and impact of U.S. ...
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Spring 2019 Parade Schedule
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Wednesday, March 20, 2019
by mediarelations@usna.edu
The Naval Academy Brigade of Midshipmen will present four formal dress parades this spring semester. All parades are open to the public and last approximately one hour. Parade reviews will be announced at a later date if not listed ...
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Featured Firstie
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Friday, March 15, 2019
by Maddie Darbie
This week's Featured Firstie hails from Bluemont, VA. MIDN 1/C Rachel Seeberger is a proud member of the 23rd company, a pure mathematics major, and currently serves as the president of the Women’s Glee Club.
1/C Seeberger followed the ...
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Featured Firstie
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Friday, March 08, 2019
by Maddie Darbie
This week's Featured Firstie is Midshipman 1st class Amy Skaggs. She is this semester’s First Regiment Commander and hails from Manassas, Virginia.
Skaggs is an English major and a proud member of 6th Company Jackalopes. She is ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY MIDSHIPMEN TO PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS OVER SPRING BREAK
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Thursday, March 07, 2019
by Maddie Darbie
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Thirty-two members of the Naval Academy Midshipman Action Group (MAG) will spend their spring breaks contributing to a variety of service projects in communities around the country March 8-17.
Eight midshipmen ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY MIDSHIPMEN NAMED KNIGHT-HENNESSY SCHOLARS
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Tuesday, March 05, 2019
by Maddie Darbie
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Sydney Frankenburg, 21, of Charlotte, N.C., and Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Andrew Shu, 22, of State College, P.A., were recently selected as Knight-Hennessy Scholars. The Knight-Hennessy Scholars ...
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Featured Firstie
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Friday, March 01, 2019
by Maddie Darbie
This week, we present not only one, but three Firstie Fridays! 1/C Chris Kuczynski, 1/C Greyson Cauley, and 1/C Scott Munson live in room 6111, fondly known as “ The Briar Patch”.
Chris is an aerospace ...
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U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY GLEE CLUB TO PERFORM IN HONOLULU, HI
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Wednesday, February 27, 2019
by Maddie Darbie
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The internationally-acclaimed U.S. Naval Academy Glee Club will appear in concert in Honolulu twice this March during the Academy’s spring break. The concerts will feature a variety of music to include ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES NEXT ADMIRAL WILLIAM CROWE CHAIR PROFESSOR
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Monday, February 25, 2019
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Hon. David M. Walker, former Comptroller General of the United States (1998-2008), will join the Naval Academy Economics Department in August 2019 as the Admiral William Crowe Chair Distinguished Visiting Professor in ...
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Featured Firstie
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Friday, February 22, 2019
by Maddie Darbie
This week’s Firstie Friday is 1/C Thomas Imhoff of Twinsburg, Ohio. Thomas is a proud member of 19th Company, a mechanical engineering major, and service selected Surface Warfare, Engineering Duty option. He selected USS Ross (DDG-71) ...
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SUMMER STEM PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
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Thursday, February 21, 2019
by Maddie Darbie
ANNAPOLIS, Md.—Applications are now being accepted through April 15 for the U.S. Naval Academy Summer STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Program. The Summer STEM Program is held in three sessions: June 3-8 for ...
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SUMMER SEMINAR PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
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Thursday, February 21, 2019
by Maddie Darbie
ANNAPOLIS, Md.—Applications are now being accepted through March 31 for the U.S. Naval Academy Summer Seminar. Rising high school seniors have the opportunity to choose from three sessions: June 1-6, June 8-13, and June 15-20.
The Naval ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY PRESENTS WINTER MUSICAL "LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS"
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Tuesday, February 19, 2019
by Maddie Darbie
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Tickets are on sale now for the U.S. Naval Academy’s musical production of “Little Shop of Horrors.” Performances will be held Feb. 22, 23 and 24, and March 1, 2, and 3 in Mahan ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY MIDSHIPMAN RECEIVES GATES CAMBRIDGE SCHOLARSHIP
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Friday, February 15, 2019
by Maddie Darbie
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – U.S. Naval Academy Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Thomas Imhoff, 21, of Twinsburg, O.H., was recently selected as a 2019 Gates Cambridge Scholar.
The Gates Cambridge Scholarship program was established in 2000 and funded ...
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Featured Firstie
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Friday, February 15, 2019
by Maddie Darbie
This week's Firstie Friday is MIDN 1/C Al Kulik from Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. 1/C Kulik is a member of 20th Company, a Mechanical Engineering major, and currently serving as the XO for 20th Company. He recently service selected Explosive Ordnance ...
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78th ANNUAL BRIGADE BOXING CHAMPIONSHIPS
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Friday, February 15, 2019
by mediarelations@usna.edu
The Naval Academy’s 78th Annual Brigade Boxing Championships will be held Friday, Feb. 22, in Alumni Hall at 7 p.m.  The competition is midshipmen versus midshipmen in the night’s blue against gold fights determined ...
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Where Are They Now?
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Friday, February 08, 2019
by mediarelations@usna.edu
"Where are they now" is a series featuring Naval Academy grads and their careers!
Our first "Where are they now" feature is 2015 grad LTJG Emily Judstra.
Company: 6thMajor/Degree: Chemistry with a Biochemistry ConcentrationInitial Service ...
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Class of 2019 Ship Selection Recap
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Friday, February 08, 2019
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Ship Selection for the Class of 2019 may be over but you can still check out these Ship Selection videos below!
Ship Selection recap video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrRE-egdkUs
Ship Selection promo ...
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Featured Firstie
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Friday, February 08, 2019
by Maddie Darbie
This week's Featured Firstie is 1/C John Nguyen of Austin, Texas. Nguyen is an 8th Company Baller, an Operations Research major, and will be a Surface Warfare Officer in the fleet. He is an avid baker, the 1st LT of the 2nd ...
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Featured Firstie
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Friday, February 01, 2019
by Maddie Darbie
This week's Firstie Friday is MIDN 1/C Sam Teplov! Hailing from Holland, Pennsylvania, 1/C Teplov is a member of 12th Company. He is a Cyber Operations major, on the Superintendent’s List, and active in his participation with the Cyber ...
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Featured Firstie
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Friday, January 25, 2019
by Maddie Darbie
This week’s Featured Firstie is 1/C Rachel Fairbanks. Rachel Hailes from Jamesville, NY. She is a part of the 6th Company Jackalopes and majors in Oceanography. After graduation, Rachel will be commissioning as an officer in ...
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88TH NAVAL ACADEMY COMMANDANT ANNOUNCED
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Friday, January 11, 2019
by Jennifer Erickson
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Capt. Thomas R. “TR” Buchanan, was recently selected to be the 88th Commandant of Midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.  He is an alumnus of the Naval Academy Class of ...
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Naval Academy Physics Professor Recognized for Research Excellence
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Tuesday, December 18, 2018
by MC2 Burke
Each year the United States Naval Academy recognizes a civilian faculty member who has exhibited the highest quality of continued scholarly achievement by awarding them with the Class of 1951 Civilian Faculty Award for Excellence in ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY ANNOUNCES HOLIDAY GATE HOURS
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Monday, December 17, 2018
by Maddie Darbie
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - U.S. Naval Academy Gates 1 and 3 will have modified hours during the holiday season. The following gate hours will be in place during the holiday period of Dec. 17 – Jan. 6. All USNA gates will resume their normal hours ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY MIDSHIPMAN AWARDED MARSHALL SCHOLARSHIP
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Monday, December 03, 2018
by Maddie Darbie
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Naval Academy Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Anne Richter, 21, of Hinsdale, Ill., was recently awarded a Marshall Scholarship. This highly-competitive academic scholarship provides up to two years of postgraduate study ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY MIDSHIPMEN NAMED SCHWARZMAN SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
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Monday, December 03, 2018
by Maddie Darbie
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Yogaish Khastgir, 21, of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Viraj Patel, 22, of Thomasville, Ga., have been selected as Schwarzman Scholars.  This year, over 2,800 ...
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Class of 2019 Receives Service Assignments
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Monday, November 19, 2018
by Maddie Darbie
Service Assignment – Class of 2019
     The culmination of four years of challenging study and training as a Naval Academy midshipman is graduation and commissioning as a Navy or Marine Corps officer. ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY MIDSHIPMAN NAMED RHODES SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
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Monday, November 19, 2018
by Maddie Darbie
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Margaret “Maggie” Dods, 21, of Linwood, N.J., was recently selected as the Naval Academy’s 52nd  Rhodes Scholar. Nearly 900 applicants were endorsed by 281 ...
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FUTURE USS SIOUX CITY (LCS 11) SET FOR ANNAPOLIS COMMISSIONING
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Friday, November 09, 2018
by Jennifer Erickson
ANNAPOLIS – The Navy’s newest Freedom-variant littoral combat ship, the future USS Sioux City (LCS 11), will be commissioned at 9 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 17 at the United States Naval Academy. This event is open to the public, ...
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TICKETS ON SALE FOR NAVAL ACADEMY MASQUERADERS FALL PLAY
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Monday, November 05, 2018
by Maddie Darbie
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Midshipmen from the Naval Academy’s drama group, The Masqueraders, will present Samuel Beckett's “Endgame,” Nov. 9 - 10 and Nov. 16 - 17 at 8 p.m., in Mahan Hall at the Naval ...
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Midshipmen Donate Food for Harvest for the Hungry
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Monday, October 29, 2018
by Maddie Darbie
WHAT: Midshipmen of the Naval Academy Midshipmen Action Group (MAG) have collected thousands of pounds of non-perishable food for this year’s Harvest for the Hungry campaign. Midshipmen will load the final truck of food donations ...
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Atlantic Professional Afloat Training (LANTPAT)
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Friday, October 12, 2018
by MC2 Burke
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- Each year, the United States Naval Academy uses the summer training period to advance the professional development of midshipmen through a variety of immersive experiences.
 Commonly referred to as YP summer cruises, ...
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Naval Academy To Celebrate Navy's 243rd Birthday
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Wednesday, October 10, 2018
by Maddie Darbie
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The U.S. Naval Academy will celebrate the Navy’s 243rd birthday Oct. 12-14. (The U.S. Navy’s birthday is Oct. 13.)
The annual Navy birthday cake-cutting ceremony will take place during noon ...
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Naval Academy Museum Presents Fall Shifley Lecture Series
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Tuesday, September 25, 2018
by Maddie Darbie
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The U.S. Naval Academy Museum will present fall semester’s Shifley Lecture Series in the museum auditorium on the second deck of Preble Hall. Each lecture is held from 12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. and is ...
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NAVAL ACADEMY CYBERSECURITY PROGRAM RECEIVES ABET ACCREDITATION
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Friday, September 21, 2018
by Media Relations
ANNAPOLIS, Md.-The Naval Academy Cyber Science Department recently received accreditation from ABET for the cyber operations program at the academy.
The Academy’s program is one of only four programs in the United States to receive the ...
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Naval Academy Midshipmen Collect Hurricane Florence Data
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Friday, September 14, 2018
by Jennifer Erickson
ANNAPOLIS, Md.- Four midshipmen from the U.S. Naval Academy Oceanography Department recently flew with the U.S. Air Force 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron (53rd WRS) "Hurricane Hunters" through ...
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September 11 Remembrance Events at USNA
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Thursday, September 06, 2018
by Maddie Darbie
ANNAPOLIS, Md.—Naval Academy midshipmen will participate in the following events as a remembrance of 9/11.  These midshipmen are working in conjunction with the Midshipman Action Group, which volunteers thousands of hours in ...
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Fall 2018 Parade Schedule
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Wednesday, September 05, 2018
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Naval Academy Brigade of Midshipmen will present four formal dress parades on Worden Field this semester on the Naval Academy grounds at 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 7, Sept. 14, Oct. 12, and Oct. 19. The public is ...
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McCain Funeral and Burial At USNA Closed to Public/ Media
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Friday, August 31, 2018
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - The funeral and burial services for Senator John McCain to be held Sunday, Sept. 2, will be closed to the public and the media at the request of the McCain family. In an effort to respect the family’s wishes, the Naval ...
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Training to Survive Alaska
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Friday, August 17, 2018
by Maddie Darbie
This summer, 12 Midshipmen spent 22 days in the Chugach Mountain Range in Alaska with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS). They hiked over glaciers while harnessed into rope teams, navigated dangerous icy terrain in near zero ...
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USNA Welcomes Parents of the Class of 2022
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Tuesday, August 07, 2018
by Maddie Darbie
USNA Welcomes Parents of the Class of 2022
ANNAPOLIS, Md- The Naval Academy Class of 2022 will reunite with their families after noon meal formation Friday, Aug. 10. This is the first opportunity plebes will have to spend time with their families ...
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CLASS OF 2022 PRESENT PLEBE SUMMER PARADES
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Tuesday, July 10, 2018
by Jennifer Erickson
The members of the USNA Class of 2022, known now as “plebes,” will present five formal parades on Worden Field as part of Plebe Summer, their six week-long indoctrination to the Naval Academy.  All parades are free of ...
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Six midshipmen travel to Cape Verde
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Friday, June 29, 2018
by 2/C AJ Femmer, 2/C Cadie Higginson, 2/C Danika Kahatapitiya, 1/C Rosemary Brinegar, 2/C Adrien Inman and 1/C Evanne Gellert
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Class of 2022 Induction Day - June 28
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Friday, June 22, 2018
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Class of 2022 Induction Day- June 28
Roughly 1,200 young men and women from across the nation and around the world will report to the Naval Academy Thursday, June 28, to be processed through various stations in Alumni Hall as the first steps to ...
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Midshipmen travel to the Southern Cone of Latin America
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Friday, June 22, 2018
by MIDN 1/C STEVE LARISON
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2017 Consumer Confidence Report
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Thursday, June 21, 2018
by NAVAL ACADEMY PUBLIC WORKS
In accordance with federal and state drinking water regulations, Naval Support Activity (NSA) Annapolis/U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) has prepared the 2017 Annual Drinking Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report (CCR).  The CCR contains ...
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Midshipmen travel on LREC cultural immersion trip to Thailand
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Friday, June 15, 2018
by mediarelations@usna.edu
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Class of 2018 Statistics
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Friday, June 01, 2018
by MEDIARELATIONS@USNA.EDU
Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium(as of May 25, 2018)
TOTAL GRADUATES 

Men...............................783 Women..........................259 Total............................1042

 
COMMISSIONS

Navy ...
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Naval Academy Announces Color Company
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Tuesday, May 22, 2018
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- The academy’s annual Color Parade honors the fall and spring color companies and will be held on Worden Field, Thursday, May 24, at 11 a.m.  The parade is free and open to the public.
The Color ...
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Blue Angels to Perform During USNA Commissioning Week
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Tuesday, May 08, 2018
by mediarelations@usna.edu
Naval Academy Bridge and Marine Closure Information:
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - The Blue Angels will perform above the Severn River, Tuesday, May 22, and Wednesday, May 23, at 2 p.m. as part of the Naval Academy’s Commissioning Week. ...
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Schedule of Naval Academy May Events
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Friday, May 04, 2018
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md- Commissioning Week honors the First Class Midshipmen upon completion of four years at Naval Academy. Parents, family members and guests are invited to attend a series of events at the Naval Academy in honor of the ...
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Naval Academy Hosts Sixth Annual Capstone Day
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Monday, April 23, 2018
by Lt. Alexander Laun, USN
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — USNA will be hosting the sixth annual yard-wide Capstone Day Wednesday, April 25. Over 700 midshipmen and 175 faculty advisors will be participating in this day-long event. For the 1st Class (senior) midshipmen ...
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President Trump to Speak at Naval Academy Graduation
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Monday, April 23, 2018
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – President Donald J. Trump will speak at the graduation and commissioning ceremony for the U.S. Naval Academy’s Class of 2018, Friday, May 25, at 10 a.m. This event is not open to the public.
Trump was born and ...
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Naval Academy to Host Special Olympics
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Thursday, April 19, 2018
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - The U.S. Naval Academy will host the annual Maryland Special Olympics competition on Saturday, April 28, and Sunday, April 29, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Macdonough Hall’s Scott Natatorium on Saturday and on ...
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Naval Academy Foreign Affairs Conference 2018 Overview
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Monday, April 16, 2018
by Midshipman 3/C Sophie Lekas
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – From April 10-12, the Naval Academy Foreign Affairs Conference (NAFAC) 2018 brought something very unique to the Yard. Inspired by experts’ views on autocracy and current freedoms ...
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Midshipmen Successful at San Remo Law of Armed Conflict Competition
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Monday, April 16, 2018
by LCDR Paige J. Ormiston, JAGC, USN, Assistant Professor, Military Law
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – On March 19-23, 2018, Midshipmen Ted Johnson, Kelsey Melinosky, Paige Monk, Hannah Rose, Brendan O'Donoghue, and Kurt Zepeda joined over 60 other service academy cadets from around the world for the ...
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Naval Academy Midshipmen Compete in National Collegiate Taekwondo Championships
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Monday, April 16, 2018
by USNA Public Affairs
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Midshipman 2nd Class (junior) Richard Zirkle recently become the U.S. Naval Academy’s (USNA) first Collegiate National Champion in Taekwondo.
USNA sent two midshipmen to compete in the 43rd ...
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Naval Academy Women's Glee Club Midshipmen and Alumni Present First-Ever Reunion Concert
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Monday, April 02, 2018
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Current and former members of the United States Naval Academy Women’s Glee Club will perform in a first-ever reunion concert on Sunday, April 8, at 3 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public.
The ...
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Naval Academy Presents 52nd Annual International Ball
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Thursday, March 29, 2018
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md.—Tickets are on sale now for the Naval Academy’s 52nd annual International Ball and ceremony to be held Saturday, April 7, at 8 p.m. in Alumni Hall; doors will open at 7 p.m. This event is open to the public, ...
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Naval Academy Midshipmen Compete in 5th Annual Clara Barton International Humanitarian Law Competition
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Tuesday, March 27, 2018
by Information Provided by: Capt Ted Massey, USMC
ANNAPOLIS, Md. –Three Naval Academy midshipmen competed in the 5th Annual Clara Barton International Humanitarian Law Competition (CBC), March 9-11. Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Hannah Rose and Midshipmen 3rd Class (sophomores) Kevin ...
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Naval Academy Midshipmen to Participate in Community Service Projects Over Spring Break
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Monday, March 12, 2018
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Members of the Naval Academy Midshipman Action Group (MAG) are selflessly spending their spring breaks, March 9-18, assisting with a variety of community service projects around the country.
Eleven midshipmen will ...
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Naval Academy Announces Spring 2018 Parade Schedule
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Wednesday, March 07, 2018
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Naval Academy Brigade of Midshipmen will present four formal dress parades this spring semester. All parades are open to the public and last approximately one hour.
 

Friday, April 6 at 4 p.m. – ...
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Naval Academy Presents Winter Musical "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"
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Wednesday, February 21, 2018
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Tickets are on sale now for the U.S. Naval Academy’s musical performance of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” Performances will be held Feb. 23, 24 and 25, and March ...
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Naval Academy Midshipman Named Knight-Hennessy Scholar
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Friday, February 16, 2018
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Midshipman 1st Class (senior) David Liedtka, 21, of Hamilton Square, N.J., has been selected as a Knight-Hennessy Scholar. The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program provides full funding for students to pursue a graduate degree at ...
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Naval Academy Midshipman Awarded Churchill Scholarship
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Thursday, February 15, 2018
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Michael Walker, 22, of College Station, Texas, was recently awarded the Churchill Scholarship to the University of Cambridge. The Churchill Scholarship provides funding to American students for a ...
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Naval Academy Midshipman Awarded Rotary Foundation Global Grant Scholarship
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Tuesday, January 09, 2018
by mediarelations@usna.edu
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Michelle Tran, 21, of Centreville, Va., was awarded the Rotary Foundation Global Grant Scholarship. Global Grant Scholars plan to pursue a career in the ...
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