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JUNE 2010 PUBLISHED BY THE U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION & FOUNDATION WWW.USNA.COM
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Congrats to the Class of 2010!
The Blue Angels have flown, Sea Trials is history, the Vice President spoke and 1,028 midshipmen became ensigns and 2nd lieutenants. Another successful Commissioning Week at the Naval Academy! Click here for full coverage of the whole week.
Fat-Free Herndon Climb
Much has been said about Admiral Fowler's thoughts on the future of Herndon, but what of the current state without the pounds of lard preventing the quick shimmy made this year to reach the Dixie cup in 2 1/2 minutes? Watch the speedy video.
Alumni House "Dominates"
Historic Ogle Hall is more than just your home away from home as your alumni house. It has been home to many a Maryland governor as well as nine decades of alumni and was recently featured as the Home of the Week in the Annapolis newspaper. View Byron Marchant's video interview here.
Inside Ogle Hall: President's Blog
The month of May ended with our traditional graduation of the Class of 2010 before Memorial Day weekend. The Class of '10 has now joined the ranks of the Navy and Marine Corps. Leading up to graduation day … (read more)
Ensign Reynolds '09 on Letterman
Ensign Naomi Reynolds, USN, makes her late-night debut during Fleet Week in New York City aboard the USS INTREPID to help deliver Late Night with David Letterman's Top Ten List. Her topic? "Top Ten Questions to Ask Yourself Before Joining the Military."
USNA Females Proving Themselves
Eleven female midshipmen from the class 2010 have been selected for submarine service, which has not gone unnoticed by the news media. Watch some of the interviewees here. "It feels like we got all of our dreams in one day," said Midshipman Kristin Lyles.
Parents Lend a Hand
More than 2,000 parents make charitable contributions every year to the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation in support of the Brigade of Midshipmen, providing a tangible margin of excellence for academic and extra-curricular programs. Make your donation today and be a part of the giving family!
The Superintendent Responds
A recent opinion piece ran in the New York Times (written by a Naval Academy English professor) that claimed mediocrity is the norm at service academies. The Superintendent has responded.
Lieutenant Steven Peace '98, USN, Paralympian
A stroke halted San Diego resident Lieutenant Peace's Navy career back in 2006, but it did not take his spirit. He battled back to find his voice and mobility, ultimately training to compete in triathlons on a very custom bicycle after some said he'd never walk again.
Climate Change and the Navy
Admiral Jonathan Greenert '75, USN, recently released the new Climate Change Roadmap detailing issues of global climate change and what impact it will have on Navy missions and capabilities.
Admiral Edney '57 Discusses Kim Jong Il
Former Vice Chief of Naval Operations Leon "Bud" Edney, one of our 2010 Distinguished Graduates, answers a few good questions about the instability and tension surrounding North and South Korea.
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