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Commodore John Paul Jones – Great Naval Leader of the American Revolution

During the French Revolution, Commodore John Paul Jones, the great naval leader of the American Revolution, died in Paris at the age of 45. Lacking official status and without financial security, Jones died alone in his apartment on July 18, … Continue reading

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Distinguished Graduate Award Nominations

The Distinguished Graduate Award is to be given to a living graduate of the United States Naval Academy whose character, distinguished military and civilian service and stature draw wholesome comparison to the qualities that the U.S. Naval Academy strives for … Continue reading

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Why the Navy Needs a New Destroyer

If it doesn’t get one, it may be forced to “go to war with the destroyers it has — not the destroyers it might want or wish to have at a later time.” The U.S. Navy is not a very … Continue reading

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Naval Academy Cyber Warfare Building – Hopper Hall

Hopper Hall will accommodate students taking the academy’s cyber operations major, first available to the Class of 2016. Construction of the five-story building is expected to begin this winter and to be finished in September 2019. The 206,000-square-foot center, which … Continue reading

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Class of 2021 Induction Day – Thursday, June 29, 2017

All midshipmen begin the four-year Naval Academy program with Plebe Summer, a period designed to turn civilians into midshipmen. Plebe Summer is no gentle easing into the military routine. Soon after entering the gate on Induction Day, young men and … Continue reading

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June’s USNAAAA Chapter Luncheon – Friday, June 16, 2017.

2017 Atlanta Chapter’s LobsterFest was a great success, children and grandkids are on summer vacation, and once again, it is that time of the month (3rd Friday) for the Chapter’s monthly luncheon. U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association Atlanta (USNAAAA) Chapter … Continue reading

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Sea Trials – Class of 2020

The United States Naval Academy’s obstacle endurance course known as  “Sea Trials” took place on Tuesday, 16 May 2017. The Naval Academy freshman class endures 14 hours of rigorous physical and mental challenges during the Academy’s annual Sea Trials training … Continue reading

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All Academy Challenge is Back!

The fourth time’s a charm! Private gifts from alumni, parents and friends play an essential role in the Naval Academy’s ability to achieve its vision. The Naval Academy has consistently outpaced our rivals in dollars raised each year during the … Continue reading

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Things You Might Not Have Heard About Pearl Harbor

Below was shared by Thomas K. Kimmel, Jr., regarding THE DIRECTOR ON NAVAL HISTORY’S PEARL HARBOR DAY MESSAGE, 12-7-16 Dear USNI, I recently learned that the Director of Naval History Admiral Samuel Cox sent the attached (see below)  Pearl Harbor attack … Continue reading

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2017 LobsterFest – Saturday, June 3, 2017

43rd LobsterFest – Saturday, June 3, 2017 Please plan to join fellow Naval Academy alumni, family members and friends at Red Top Mountain State Park, (Shelter #2, near the Lodge), in Cartersville, GA, on Saturday, June 3rd, 2017. The sea-loving entrée — lobsters … Continue reading

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