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Thursday, 11 June 2026This week's editions of Naval Academy Alumni Association & Foundation Morning Paper are brought to you by Otterson Wealth Advisors and Naval Academy graduate Caleb Cronic '11. Otterson Wealth Advisors of Raymond James is not just a team. It's a vast resource of financial knowledge, with each member bringing their unique expertise to your financial success. Caleb Cronic '11, f

Two emerging American leaders in diplomacy and cybersecurity will pursue graduate studies in public policy at the University of OxfordPHILADELPHIA, June 10, 2026 – Eisenhower Fellowships (EF) has selected two exceptional young American college graduates for its 2027 Global Scholars Program, a unique opportunity for a year of postgraduate study at the University of Oxford to prepare them to confron

Men's Track & Field at the NCAA Championship; 8:35 PM at Eugene, Ore.

Wednesday, 10 June 2026A Fresh Tack for Fair WindsYour plankowner invitation is here: permission to come aboard and experience Fair Winds’ next chapter, thoughtfully shaped by military heritage, Annapolis history and the timeless charm guests have always loved. Steps from the Yard and downtown, our restored historic home is ready for fall weekends, reunions, football and family visits — owned, cur

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of USNS Sojourner Truth (T-AO 210), the sixth ship in the John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler program, from General Dynamics NASSCO in San Diego, June 9.

Tuesday, 9 June 2026 Today in Navy, Marine Corps and USNA Memorial Hall History1944 - The submarine Harder (SS-257) completes four days of operations in the vicinity of the Japanese fleet anchorage at Tawi Tawi, Philippines, during which it sinks three enemy destroyers, survives a determined depth charge attack, and evacuates coast watchers from the nearby island of Borneo. The boat’s skipper, CDR

Trubilla has been appointed to lead the Navy's Surface Advanced Warfighting School, which is often referred to as the equivalent of the famed Top Gun school for aviators, but for warships.The 1997 Tamaqua Area High School (in PA) graduate recently took over as the officer in charge of that program, which is located aboard Naval Base San Diego in California, where he is stationed.After high school,

Monday, 8 June 2026 Today in Navy, Marine Corps and USNA Memorial Hall History1945 - As Marines continue the offensive on Okinawa, Japan, Hospital Apprentice First Class Fred F. Lester rushes beyond the front lines to render aid to a wounded Marine. Wounded by enemy fire, which paralyzes him on his right side, Lester nevertheless manages to drag the Marine to safety and refuses aid himself, instea

Sophomore Brian Schloeder is set to become the first Midshipmen vaulter to compete at NCAA Nationals since Frank Kelley in 1945. Schloeder's pole vault of 5.45 meters at the NCAA First Round was a program record. Brian is the younger brother of All-Patriot League vaulter and Naval Academy graduate Alayna Schloeder. The sophomore is also coached by 2008 national champion vaulter Rory Quiller. Schlo

SAN DIEGO, Ca. - The U.S. Navy will christen its newest John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler, USNS Thurgood Marshall (T-AO 211), during a 10 a.m. PDT ceremony on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at General Dynamics National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) shipyard in San Diego, Ca.

SAN DIEGO – In a decisive move to restore and expand organic ship repair capabilities, the Navy officially reestablished Shore Intermediate Maintenance Activity, San Diego (SIMA SD) on June 1. This strategic West Coast command will develop Sailors as advanced intermediate-level (I-level) maintenance technicians and in Fleet Technical Assist (FTA) roles, directly addressing the Navy's critical need

Dartmouth is expanding support for student veterans with new staff, programs, and a coordinated effort across its undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools as part of President Sian Leah Beilock’s pledge to double the number of undergraduate veterans on campus.Effective July 1, Morgan Ogreen steps into the newly created role of director of the Office of Military and Veteran Support in Comm

PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD, Maine – Commander, Submarine Squadron TWO (CSS 2) conducted a change of command ceremony at the shipyard Friday, May 29, during which Capt. Michael Poplawski relieved Capt. Jason Deichler as commodore, CSS 2.Commander, Submarine Forces, Vice Adm. Rick Seif  (USNA '92) was the presiding officer and keynote speaker.“Your time at Submarine Squadron TWO has been an overwhelm

YOKOSUKA, Japan – The commanding officer, the executive officer and the command master chief of U.S. Naval Ship Repair Facility and Japan Regional Maintenance Center (SRF-JRMC) were relieved June 3, 2026, due to a loss of confidence in their ability to command.

Vice Adm. Scott Gray, Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC), attended the Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) Board of Governors meeting on June 3 in his capacity as the Department of War's military liaison.

WASHINGTON – Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao announced today that William F. Mahan, a member of the Senior Executive Service, is now performing the duties of Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition. In this capacity, Mahan will serve as the senior acquisition executive for both the Navy and Marine Corps.Mahan, a former submarine officer and a 2003 graduate o

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 Today in Navy, Marine Corps and USNA Memorial Hall History1985 - LCDR Gregory Lane ’72, USN was lost on 3 June 1985 when the A-7 Corsair II he was piloting crashed into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Florida. He was a member of Attack Squadron (VA) 83. A native of Cairo, Georgia, Greg attended Georgia Tech for a year prior to the Naval Academy. Following graduation his

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WASHINGTON - The U.S Navy accepted delivery of future USS Patrick Gallagher (DDG 127), the final Flight IIA Arleigh Burke-Class destroyer, from Bath Iron Works, May 28.

The United States Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation in Annapolis, MD (301 King George Street, Annapolis, MD 21402, USA) is looking to hire a full-time Analyst, Research & Portfolio Management, to join the Donor Experience & Strategy Team.This team integrates the core functions that shape how donors experience and invest in the institution-including Donor Experience (Engagement, Stewa