2012 Distinguished Graduate Award

U. S.Naval Academy Alumni Association pleased to announce that five U.S. Naval Academy alumni were chosen by the Association as the 2012 recipients of the Distinguished Graduate Award. Congratulations to:
     Admiral Sylvester R. Foley, Jr., USN (Ret.) Class of 1950
     Vice Admiral Daniel L. Cooper, USN (Ret.) Class of 1957
     Captain Bruce McCandless II, USN (Ret.) Class of 1958
     Vice Admiral John Ryan, USN (Ret.) Class of 1967
     Mr. Daniel F. Akerson Class of 1970
Each year, the Alumni Association honors distinguished graduates because of their demonstrated and unselfish commitment to a lifetime of service, their personal character, and the significant contributions they have made to the Navy and Marine Corps or as leaders in industry or government.
The 2012 Distinguished Graduate Award Ceremony will be held on Friday, 23 March 2012. We will provide additional background on our newest Distinguished Graduates in Shipmate magazine, WaveTops and our website in the near future.
Congratulations to the 2012 Distinguished Graduates!
Byron Marchant ‘78
President,U. S.Naval Academy Alumni Association