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| #BecomingBlue&Gold: Share Your Story |
 Hot Off the Presses! The U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation introduced Becoming Blue & Gold, a video series that will tell the stories of our alumni who come from unique heritage backgrounds; who experienced a transformation process upon entering the Academy and assimilating into the Brigade of Midshipmen and in uniformed service unified by three core values and a single mission; and how these alumni use that experience to inform how they lead and serve in command, citizenship, and government. If you want to share that story, please contact Bridie Bryant, Communications Coordinator, at bridie.bryant@usna.com, and please include a photo that represents your story. |
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| Celebrating Black History and Women’s History Month |
 February marks Black History Month, a celebration with origins dating to 1926 that have been observed by presidents starting with Gerald Ford. March is Women’s History Month, which since 1987 has celebrated women’s contributions to history, culture, and society. As an alumni community, we celebrate the achievements of our Black alumni and women alumni and the milestones they have reached in service to this nation. View our Black History Month and Women’s History Month webpages, which will be regularly updated with alumni stories, and currently feature Dr. Alisha Malloy ’90, Michael Steadman ’10, and David Albritton ’88. |
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| USNA Alumni Appointed to Board of Visitors |
 The White House recently appointed six Naval Academy alumni to the USNA Board of Visitors. The appointees are Gen. John R. Allen ’76, USMC (Ret.); ADM Michelle J. Howard ’82, USN (Ret.); CAPT Robert E. Clark II ’84, USN (Ret.); Lt. Col. Amy McGrath ’97, USMC (Ret.); Dr. Paul Angelo ’06, and LCDR John S. McCain IV ’09, USNR. Gen Allen ’76 served as the 79th Commandant of Midshipmen and will be honored as a Distinguished Graduate in March. ADM Howard ’82 was the first Black woman to command a U.S. Navy warship and the first female USNA graduate to achieve flag rank. CAPT Clark ’84 served 32 years and was the 84th Commandant of Midshipmen. LtCol McGrath ’97 was the first woman Marine to fly the F/A-18D Hornet in combat. Dr. Angelo ’06 is a fellow for Latin America Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations and served as an instructor at the Academy. LCDR McCain ’09, son of the late Sen. John McCain, is a reserve Naval Aviator for Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 85. BZ! |
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| 2022 USNA Alumni Leadership Forum, 29-30 April |
 Join us in Annapolis for the 2022 Alumni Leadership Forum on Diversity and Inclusion 29-30 April 2022, sponsored by the Naval Academy Minority Association (NAMA). The forum’s theme is “Leading in a Diverse Environment.” Register here. If you’d like to volunteer at the Symposium or Gala, please sign up here. |
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| Protect Yourself From Phishing Attacks |
 The USNA Alumni Association and Foundation has noticed an uptick in phishing attempts and our alumni can be part of the solution. Protect yourself and others by remaining vigilant if you notice the following red flags: Emails from unfamiliar sources, requests for private information, requests to click on attachments, links to other websites, emails from individuals posing as someone you know, emails containing odd content, misspellings or incorrect diction. Leverage your innate instinct if something seems suspicious. Avoid making payments on websites that do not begin with https: (the “s” meaning secure). Visit this website to learn about top phishing techniques used by cybercriminals. |
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| Honor Your Midshipmen with the Honor Chair Program |
 The U.S. Naval Academy Foundation’s Honor Chair Program offers a unique opportunity to honor your graduate with the installation of a permanent brass plate on a seat in Alumni Hall. The $1,000 donation goes toward the Naval Academy Fund, which provides unrestricted support for the Brigade of Midshipmen. To learn more or make your gift, visit here. Gifts made by 30 April 2022 are guaranteed installation by Commissioning Week. |
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| Yard Provides Virtual Religion Education |
 The U.S. Naval Academy Chapel recently expanded their adult religious education program with a new virtual class designed specifically for alumni and friends. The Christian adult chapel community is now offering a weekly virtual gathering connecting alumni and friends around the globe, meeting on Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. EST to participate with others who share a common faith and the mission of USNA. For more information, please get in touch with the Chaplain Center at sunday-school-group@usna.edu. |
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