Atlanta

Attention USNAAAA Chapter Members and Atlanta Area USNA Alumni,
Please plan to attend Atlanta Chapter’s October Luncheon on Friday, October 17, 2014, at 11:30 a.m.
The October Luncheon will have Craig Washington ’89 , from the Alumni Association HQ, as the guest speaker giving us an update on the activities of the Alumni Association and his recent experiences in the yard.

As with any USNAAAA you will be able to catch up with classmates and shipmates, and hear what is happening locally within the Chapter and in Annapolis with the Alumni Association and Foundation.
The Atlanta Chapter’s August luncheon is scheduled for Friday, October 17 2014, at 11:30 a.m., at 57th Fighter Group. For directions, visit the chapter’s website: atlanta.usnaaasiteadmin.net. Lunch is priced at $20 for members and $25 for non-members (a great opportunity to become a member and save $5) and as always, exact change is always appreciated.  Feel free to bring guests and encourage slacker classmates to join us.

Location:
The 57th Fight Group Restaurant
3829 Clairmont Road
Atlanta, 30341

Please visit the Chapter’s website for more information at:  atlanta.usnaaasiteadmin.net
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The 2014 Atlanta Navy Ball, hosted by Atlanta Metro Council of the Navy League of the United States, is rapidly approaching. Date is Saturday, October 18, 2014, 1800 – 2400 (6 p.m. – midnight), at the Atlanta Marriott Northwest, 200 Interstate North Pkwy Se, Atlanta, GA 30339.
The special guest speaker this year is Admiral James A. Winnefeld Jr, U. S. Navy, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.  As the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Winnefeld is the second highest-ranking officer in the Armed Forces, second only to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He assumed his current assignment on August 4, 2011.
Tickets are $65 per person and include dinner, dancing and a wonderful program. Reserve tickets today by mailing a check to: Navy League, 2891 N. Druid Hills Road, Atlanta, GA 30329.
Metro Atlanta Navy Ball
 

All are welcome to attend and watch Navy throttles the cadets of the U.S. Air Force Academy this Saturday, October 4th,  at 3:30 pm, Location: Taco Mac Prado at 5600 Roswell Rd, Sandy Springs, GA 30342.
Kickoff is at 3:30 pm, bring friends, family and your friends from Air Force Academy.
Navy travels to Colorado Springs on Saturday to take on Air Force in the first game of the round-robin competition between Navy, Air Force and Army for the Commander-In-Chief’s Trophy. Navy defeated Air Force last year, 28-10, in Annapolis and will look to beat Air Force for the 10th time in the last 12 meetings. Air Force finished 2-10 a year ago.
Navy and Air Force will meet for the 47th time on the gridiron when the two squads square off on Saturday afternoon at Falcon Stadium.
Air Force leads the all-time series, 27-19, however the Mids have won nine of the last 11 games.  Saturday’s game will be televised by CBS Sports
The Falcons own a 3-1 record and are coming off a dominating, 28-14, victory over Boise State in a game that saw the Air Force defense force seven turnovers.
Air Force is led by senior quarterback Kale Pearson, who has completed 37 of his 64 passes for 517 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions. Pearson has also rushed for 200 yards and three touchdowns on 48 carries. He is averaging 13.97 yards per completion, which ranks 24th in the country.