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“We ‘Heel’ Shoes and Save Their ‘Soles’”
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 Considering the amount of time a midshipman spends running, marching and hoofing it to class double-time, it is a wonder their shoes make it through. Enter the USNA Cobbler Shop, a hive of activity serving a major function: keeping mids on the move. “Anything that comes in the window, we fix it, regardless of what it is.” Bless your sole.
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Navy Men’s Soccer, Patriot League Preview for 2014
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 In 2013, Navy was 16-4-2, 9-0-0, a.k.a. #1, with the Patriot League’s Offensive Player of the Year (Jamie Dubyoski ’16), Defensive Player of the Year (Joe Greenspan ’15—see our exclusive Q&A with Greenspan in the Highlights column) and Coach of the Year (Dave Brandt). However, they graduated some key talent, and Army only graduated one. “Top Drawer Soccer” previews their chances. The league’s pre-season poll already has them as favorites.
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Born to Serve: Hunt ’42 Honored at US Open
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 The US Open hosted its third annual Military Appreciation Day, during which a tribute to the late 1943 Nationals champion LT Joe Hunt ’42, USN, was held, featuring VADM Walter “Ted” Carter ’81, USN, and members of the Hunt family in Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing, NY. Hunt died during WWII just 15 days before his 26th birthday. Here is a video of his story.
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Back to School Means Back to MAGging |
 It’s the beginning of the semester at colleges across the country, and the Naval Academy’s Midshipman Action Group is poised to make a difference. After contributing more than 24,500 hours of service to the local community and beyond last academic year, the plan for this year is simple: “Do what we do, but better.” MAG president MIDN Megan Delage ’15 and her staff plan to take on new projects and expand on current ones, such as their local mentoring program Mids for Kids, the 9/11 Day of Service, Harvest for the Hungry food drive and Toys for Tots.
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Last Call: Delano ’41
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 With the recent passing of CAPT Victor Delano ’41, USN (Ret.), we would like to re-share the alumni stories video we filmed of him three years ago for the 70th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Captain Delano was serving on WEST VIRGINIA at the time of the attack and reflected on his memories of that day.
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Snowden Helped ISIS
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 Chris Inglis, the new Robert and Mary M. Looker Distinguished Visiting Professor in Cyber Security Studies at the Naval Academy, was the NSA’s deputy director when Edward Snowden leaked top-secret documents to the media last year. Does he think these leaks have helped ISIS? You bet. |
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Think Estate Planning is Just for Retirees? Think Again!
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 It’s never too early to think about estate planning—steps you can take to protect your income, provide for your loved ones and make a difference to the organizations that matter to you, like the Naval Academy. For more information on including the Naval Academy Foundation in your estate and the advantages of different kinds of planned giving arrangements, check out the latest edition of The Navigator, the Foundation’s planned giving newsletter. |
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2015 DGA Nominations
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 The nomination period for the 2015 Distinguished Graduate Awards is now open. Please submit nomination packages no later than 1 November 2014. Candidates for the Distinguished Graduate Award will be living graduates of the United States Naval Academy who have demonstrated a strong interest in supporting the Navy and the United States Naval Academy, have provided a lifetime of service to the nation or armed forces and have made significant and distinguished contributions to the nation through their public service. |
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| A Tale of Two Ships: Meier ’86 and FORD
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 CAPT John Meier ’86, USN, assumed command of Pre-Commissioning Unit GERALD R. FORD this past July as the first commanding officer selected for the Navy’s newest class of nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. “The crew is about to embark on a challenging and fulfilling tour of duty on the newest and most technologically advanced warship in the world,” said Meier, a warship that will replace ENTERPRISE. |
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Former Navy Footballers From Ohio Remember
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 Five years ago, three Ohio boys took the field for Navy against the Buckeyes at Ohio State. Five years later, 2ndLt. Bobby Doyle ’10, USMC; ENS Doug Furman ’12, USN; and ENS Brady DeMell ’12, USN are at sea and in the air. They were kids for the first Navy-Ohio State game. That day in Columbus was Furman’s first college football game, his dream of playing in Ohio Stadium made real. Now they are men, fulfilling the promise they made as teenagers. |
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Richardson ’82 and Nuke Cheating Scandal
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 A seven-year-long cheating scandal at a Navy nuclear power training site is again rocking the boat. At least 34 sailors are being kicked out of the military branch for their roles in the long-running scam. ADM John M. Richardson ’82, USN, the officer in charge of the Navy’s nuclear reactors program, told the Associated Press that another 10 sailors are accused of being “at the center” of the fraud involving qualifications testing and remain under investigation by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service.
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Octo-Camo
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 Based on the camouflage abilities of octopuses and cuttlefish, engineers have built a flexible material that changes color to match its surroundings. The new design features a grid of 1mm cells containing a temperature-driven dye that switches color on demand. The applications for “Cuttlefish Fashion” go beyond the average associations of camouflage, where Prof. John Rogers of the University of Illinois said there is “obvious potential,” potential that led to the work being funded by the U.S. Navy.
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George Will: “Navy With a Mission”
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 “Greenert’s Navy (ADM Jonathan Greenert ’75, USN), which has fewer (290) but much more capable ships than the Navy had during the Reagan buildup (594), can still move nimbly to put anti-missile ships near North Korea or F/A-18s over the Islamic State. But cascading dangers are compelling Americans to think afresh about something they prefer not to think about at all—foreign policy. What they decide that they want will define the kind of nation they want the United States to be.”
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Homecoming Golf This October
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 Dust off your blue and gold knickers—it’s time for Homecoming Golf! While the Thursday Scramble is sold out, Friday 24 October’s round of alumni action is not. Those with established USGA handicaps will be in the Championship division and those without established USGA handicaps will be in a new division. The format is individual stroke play; a 70+ seniors flight will also be included. Limit is 112 players, so sign up today (usna.com login required).
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