9 Jan AA&F Morning Paper

Thursday, January 9, 2025

1962 - Reflecting President John F. Kennedy's emphasis on unconventional warfare and counterinsurgency operations, the Navy created two Sea Air Land (SEAL) teams. The SEALs were successors to the Underwater Demolition Teams formed during World War II.

2002 - CAPT Matthew Bancroft '94, USMC was lost when the KC-130 tanker he was aboard crashed during landing approach at an airfield in southwestern Pakistan. Six others aboard were also killed. He was a member of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352.

ACADEMY & GRADUATE HAPPENINGS

President Jimmy Carter, the nation's 39th chief executive and the first U.S. Naval Academy graduate to serve in the Oval Office, began his final journey Saturday with a procession that intertwined the small-town rhythms of Plains, Georgia, and the weighty traditions of American military pageantry. His was a life well lived, one whose actions epitomized the motto of his alma mater, the U.S. Naval Academy: non sibi sed patriae — "not for self, but for country."

President James E. Carter, Jr. was awarded the Distinguished Submarine Award Nov 14, 2024 by the Naval Submarine League. Read Jason Carter's speech on behalf of his grandfather in this latest issue of The Submarine Review. The award citation and speech are noted on pages 85-93 of the issue.

GOVERNMENT & MILITARY NEWS

 The Naval Submarine League was founded and incorporated in Virginia as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in 1982. Its purpose is charitable, educational, and scientific in support of the Submarine Force. It has both individual and corporate members, and individual membership is open to any U.S. citizen. Currently, there are over 4,000 members in 10 chapters and more than 180 corporate members. The current Executive Director is LCDR Steve Fischer, USN (Ret), Class of 1983.

LOCAL, EDUCATION & OTHER ACADEMY NEWS

We are pleased to announce Dave Frost will receive our 2025 Craig Thrasher Service to Rowing Award. We are also excited to share that LtGen Roberta Shea, USMC, will be our keynote speaker at the banquet. After Dave Frost '75 graduated as the heavyweight rowing team captain from the Naval Academy and then retiring as a US Navy Captain from the Surface Warfare community, he settled in San Diego where he became a pillar of the local rowing community. Lieutenant General Bobbi Shea '91 enlisted in the Marine Corps in January 1985 before attending the U.S. Naval Academy and commissioning as a Marine Corps communications officer. Lieutenant General Shea assumed her current duties as the Commander, United States Marine Corps Forces Command; Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic; and Commander, Marine Corps Forces North in August 2024. As a Navy Women's Crew varsity letterwinner and long-time supporter of Hubbard Hall, we are excited to have her back as our guest speaker at the Pull for Navy Banquet. Date: February 22, 2025; Time: 6PM Cocktails, 7PM Dinner; Venue: VADM Lawrence N-Room, Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium; Dress: Letter Sweaters, Jacket/Tie, SDBs and Marine Equivalent; Tickets: $150

NAVAL ACADEMY ATHLETICS NEWS & RESULTS

Yesterday's Results

Men's Basketball at Holy Cross - L 70-59

Women's Basketball v Holy Cross - W 67-56

USNA AND AA&F EVENTS

11 Jan - Recent Grad Social - Pensacola, FL

11 Jan - Pensacola Chapter roadshow – Pensacola, FL

12 Jan - So. Alabama Chapter & NAPC of Alabama roadshow - Spanish Fort, AL

13 Jan - So. Mississippi Chapter & NAPC of Mississippi roadshow - Biloxi, MS

14 Jan - Louisiana Chapter & NAPC of Louisiana roadshow - Metairie, LA

15 Jan - Atlanta Chapter & NAPC of Georgia roadshow - Atlanta, GA

 

6 Feb - USNA Ship Selection

15 Feb - Commissioning Week 101, Fluegel

21 Feb - 85th Brigade Boxing Finals

27 Feb - Naval Academy Entrepreneurs event, Fluegel, 5 - 9 p.m.

27 Feb - Astronaut Convocation, USNA

 

7-16 Mar - USNA Spring Break

12-13 Mar - SACC Atlanta

21 Mar - Distinguished Graduate Award Ceremony and Dinner, USNA (T)

22 Mar - Distinguished Graduate Leadership Panel, Mahan, USNA

27-29 Mar - Naval Academy Minority Association, (NAMA) Leadership Forum

30-31 Mar - Volunteer Leader Summit

 

5 Apr - Annapolis Cup - USNA v St. John's Croquet Match

10-12 Apr - Class of 1955 - 70th Reunion

11 Apr - Athletic & Scholarship Programs Spring Meeting - Fluegel Alumni Center

24 Apr - AA&F Vietnam Legacy of Valor Series Speaker Event - FAC

24 Apr - Council of Class Presidents Spring Meeting, Fluegel, TBD

24-27 Apr - Class of 1970 - 55th Reunion

25 Apr - USNA Dedication Parade, Worden Field

30 Apr - USNA Capstone Day

30 Apr - USNA Foundation Spring Board of Directors Welcome Reception

 

1 May - USNA Foundation Spring Board of Directors Meeting, Fluegel

6-8 May - Class of 1957 - 70th Reunion

7-9 May - USNA Alumni Association Spring Board of Trustees Meeting, Fluegel

8-9 May - SACC Washington DC

14 May - Class of 2028 Herndon Climb

21 May - Blue Angels CFR Event - Hospital Point, USNA

22 May - Color Parade, Worden Field

22 May - USNA Prizes & Awards, Alumni Hall, 2 p.m.

23 May - Class of 2025 Graduation and Commissioning Ceremony, NMCMS

 

25 Jun - Athletic & Scholarship Program Pre-I Day Reception, Fluegel

26 Jun - USNA Induction Day, Class of 2029

 

21-22 Aug - SACC San Diego

28-31 Aug - Class of 1960 - 65th Reunion

30 Aug - Navy vs VMI, NMCMS, Annapolis, MD

 

2-5 Oct - Class of 1990 - 35th Reunion

2-5 Oct - Class of 1995 - 30 Reunion

4 Oct - Navy vs Air Force, NMCMS, Annapolis, MD

23-26 Oct - Class of 1965 - 60th Reunion

23-26 Oct - Class of 1975 - 50th Reunion

25 Oct - Naval Academy Homecoming

25 Oct - Welcome Home Event, Fluegel

30 Oct - Council of Class Presidents Fall Meeting