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Damn the Torpedoes!: Applying the Navy's Leadership Principles to Business by CAPT. Alec Fraser, USN (Ret.) and USNA '72
Awareness of the leadership traits exhibited by Admiral Farragut in his famous order: “Damn the torpedoes! Full speed ahead!” can make any manager afloat or ashore more successful. Alec Fraser’s, USNA ’72, experience as a Navy captain and the president of … Continue reading
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Renew USNAAAA Chapter Membership Today!
Membership in the Atlanta Chapter has many worthwhile benefits for grads. Membership… Keeps grads informed and connected with happenings at our alma mater through updates from Alumni Association Board Trustee; Leads to opportunities for grads to fellowship/network … Continue reading
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Adopt a Naval Academy Midshipman for Georgia Military Ball
Ahoy…USNA Alumni and BGOs in the great state of Georgia. Every winter break, the Parents Clubs of the service academies hold a formal military ball during the December holiday break for all the Midshipmen and Cadets in the state of Georgia. It … Continue reading
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Navy Watch Party — Navy vs. USF
#22 Navy Midshipmen (5-1) vs. University of South Florida Bulls (6-2) Navy Watch Party Buffalo Wild Wings Grill and Bar at Cumberland Mall 1636 Cumberland Mall SE Cumberland Mall, Atlanta, GA 30339 Phone: (770) 435-4275 Map The Midshipmen (5-1, 4-0) are the … Continue reading
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Atlanta Chapter Luncheon – September 2016
Atlanta Chapter’s Monthly luncheon will be held on Friday, September 28, 2016. Registration and pre-lunch social begin at 11:30am and lunch will be served at 11:50 a.m. We will rendezvous at the American Legion Post 160 in Smyrna. Please plan to attend the August 2016 Monthly … Continue reading
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The Founding of the U.S. Naval Academy
The U.S. Naval Academy was founded in Annapolis on Oct. 10, 1845. On 10 October, the Naval Academy celebrated the day it was officially formed in 1845. Founder’s Day is also a celebration of the Naval Academy family of alumni, parents … Continue reading
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Jim Ravenel, USNA, Class of '45
The entire Atlanta Chapter, U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association, family and friends were saddened to hear the news of former Chapter President and fellow alumni Jim Ravenel’s death on Saturday, 15 October 2016. Jim was a founding member of the … Continue reading
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Naval Academy Gospel Choir Concerts in Metro Atlanta – 2016 Veterans Day Weekend
The United States Naval Academy Gospel Choir will perform several public concerts and visit area high schools in metro ATLANTA, GA, over the Veterans Day weekend (November 10 – 13, 2016) to honor all Veterans who have served, or are serving currently, … Continue reading
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Distinguished Graduate Award Nomination Packages are due into Alumni Special Programs
The Distinguished Graduate Award (DGA) program started as a concept first envisioned by Rear Admiral Ronald F. Marryott, USN (Ret.), Class of 1957, when he was president and CEO of the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association. Rear Admiral Robert … Continue reading
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Kings Bay, Georgia Power open $75 million solar power facility 3 months early
Kings Bay, Navy brass say having solar farm on base provided energy security inside fence line ATLANTA, Sept. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Leaders from Georgia Power and the Department of the Navy (DON) joined elected officials, community leaders and other dignitaries … Continue reading
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