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Published on December 10, 2025
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From First Grade to Navy: The Incredible Bond of Alex Tecza & Eli Heidenreich (CBS Sports): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYLHDtr4Hn4
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Navy Invests $448 Million in AI and Autonomy to Accelerate Shipbuilding

December 9, 2025
Secretary of the Navy John Phelan today announced a $448 million strategic investment in the Shipbuilding Operating System (Ship OS) to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence and autonomy technologies across the industrial base.

2026 Distinguished Graduate Award Recipients

December 10, 2025
We are excited to announce the recipients of the 2026 USNA Distinguished Graduate Award (DGA). This year's honorees are:ADM Patrick M. Walsh ’77, USN (Ret.)VADM Mark I. Fox ’78, USN (Ret.)LtGen William D. Beydler ’81, USMC (Ret.)CAPT Christopher J. Cassidy ’93, USN (Ret.)These outstanding graduates embody the core values of the Naval Academy through their exemplary leadership, unwavering commitmen