Official daily newsletter of the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation
Today in Navy, Marine Corps
and USNA Memorial Hall History
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1815 - Unaware of the war's end, the frigate Constitution, under the command of Commodore William Bainbridge, pursues the British frigate Cyane and sloop Levant. After firing the first broadside, the American frigate maneuvers between the two Royal Navy ships and engages both simultaneously, her gunners to port and starboard scoring repeated hits on the enemy and forcing both vessels to strike their colors.
1946 - LTJG Robert Harper '44, USN was lost when his FG-1D Corsair crashed near Naval Air Station Miami, Florida, while participating in night formation flying training. He served in the Pacific Theater from October 1943 to October 1944, presumably when he left for flight training. A native of Creston, Iowa, he was survived by his parents and two sisters. 1962 - LtCol John H. Glenn, Jr., completes the U.S. space program's first orbital flight: three orbits around the Earth in his Mercury space capsule, Friendship 7.
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Academy & Graduate happenings
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Government & Military News
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Gold PT uniform phaseout set as Navy streamlines sailors' seabag
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The U.S. Navy will phase out its gold physical training (PT) uniform as part of an effort to simplify sailors' required seabag and reduce costs. The change eliminates redundant gear and aims to make uniform requirements easier to manage, particularly for new sailors reporting to their first commands. During the transition, sailors may continue wearing existing gold PT items until updated guidance fully removes them from the standard issue list. Navy leaders say the move supports broader uniform modernization efforts focused on practicality, affordability and consistency across the fleet while minimizing the number of clothing items sailors must maintain.
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Sailors need to see themselves in 'fabric' of new warfighting instructions, CNO says
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The Navy's new “Fighting Instructions,” outlined by Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle, are meant to reshape how the service prepares for future conflicts by emphasizing adaptability, distributed operations, and the integration of unmanned systems. Caudle stressed that success depends on sailors at every level understanding how they fit into the strategy, saying they must see themselves in the “fabric” of the guidance. The instructions encourage a more flexible force structure—often relying on smaller, more agile units instead of large carrier deployments—and aim to spark problem-solving from leadership down to the deck plates. Ultimately, the directive focuses on building a smarter, more resilient workforce capable of operating new technologies and responding quickly to evolving operational challenges.
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Bollinger, Fincantieri Marinette Marine to build Landing Ship Medium, Navy says
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The U.S. Navy selected Bollinger Shipyards and Fincantieri Marinette Marine to build the new Landing Ship Medium, a vessel designed to support more agile, distributed operations. The ships will move troops, vehicles and supplies between islands and austere locations, directly supporting the U.S. Marine Corps' Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations concept. Smaller and less complex than traditional amphibious ships, they are intended to be faster to produce and more affordable. The program also strengthens the U.S. shipbuilding industrial base while giving commanders greater flexibility for logistics and maneuver in future maritime conflicts.
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Local, Education & other academy news
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BlueMagnet — USNA's private career network
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Lifelines: Support when you need it most
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Naval Academy Athletics News & Results
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Wrestling star on the line as Navy faces Army Friday night
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Navy wrestling team (6-4, 3-1 EIWA) closes out the regular season Friday evening when it plays host to rival Army (4-5, 4-1 EIWA) in the annual Star Match held at Alumni Hall beginning at 7:30 p.m. The dual is part of the overall Army-Navy Star Series presented by USAA.
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Men's Swimming & Diving vs Patriot League Championship - 1st of 10
Women's Swimming & Diving vs Patriot League Championship - 1st of 10
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Women's Track & Field vs Navy Select – Annapolis, Md. – 10 a.m.
Men's Track & Field vs Navy Select – Annapolis, Md. – 10 a.m.
Women's Swimming & Diving vs Patriot League Championship – Annapolis, Md. – 10 a.m. / 1 p.m. / 6 p.m.
Men's Swimming & Diving vs Patriot League Championship – Annapolis, Md. – 10 a.m. / 1 p.m. / 6 p.m.
Men's Tennis vs Drexel – Annapolis, Md. – 1 p.m.
Men's Tennis at William & Mary – Williamsburg, Va. – 4 p.m.
Baseball vs Air Force – Columbia, S.C. / Founders Park – 6 p.m.
Wrestling vs Army – Annapolis, Md. – 7:30 p.m.
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Saturday, 21 February:
Sailing (Intercollegiate) - Annapolis - All Day
Rifle vs John Jay (NCAA Qualifier) - Annapolis - 9 a.m.
W. Tennis vs Georgetown - Annapolis - 10 a.m. / 1 p.m. / 6 p.m.
M. Swimming & Diving vs Patriot League Championship - Annapolis - 10 a.m. / 1 p.m. / 6 p.m.
W. Swimming & Diving vs Patriot League Championship - Annapolis - 10 a.m. / 1 p.m. / 6 p.m.
W. Basketball at Army - West Point - 11 a.m.
W. Lacrosse at High Point - High Point - 11 a.m.
M. Rugby vs Mount St. Mary's (Md.) - Annapolis - 11 a.m.
M. Lacrosse vs Penn State - Annapolis - 12 p.m.
Baseball at South Carolina (Founders Park) - Columbia - 1 p.m.
M. Basketball at Army - West Point - 1:30 p.m.
W. Tennis vs Towson - Annapolis - 2 p.m.
M. Gymnastics at Winter Cup - Louisville - 7 p.m.
Sunday, 21 February:
Intercollegiate Sailing – Annapolis – 8:30 a.m.
M. Tennis vs Bryant – Annapolis – 11 a.m.
Baseball vs Marshall – Columbia (Founders Park) – 4 p.m.
M. Tennis vs Temple – Annapolis – 4:30 p.m.
W. Tennis at Delaware – Newark – (TBA)
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Navy leads 11-4-1 (Army - Volleyball, Men's Soccer, Women's Rugby, Women's Cross Country. Navy - Men's Golf, Men's Cross Country, Sprint Football, Men's Rugby, Men's and Women's Swimming, Football, Men's and Women's Indoor Track & Field, Rifle, Gymnastics. Tie - Women's Soccer)
Remaining Star Matchups:
20 Feb - Wrestling - Annapolis - 7:30 p.m. - Alumni Hall
21 Feb - W. Basketball - West Point - 11:00 a.m.
21 Feb - M. Basketball - West Point - 1:30 p.m.
27-29 Mar - Baseball - West Point - TBA
4 Apr - W. Tennis - Annapolis - 11:00 a.m.
11 Apr - M. Outdoor Track & Field - West Point - TBA
11 Apr - W. Outdoor Track & Field - West Point - TBA
11 Apr - M. Lacrosse - West Point - TBA
11 Apr - W. Lacrosse - Annapolis - 12:00 p.m.
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FEBRUARY
- 20 Feb – Roadshow Visit with Chattanooga Chapter + NAPCs of Middle TN & Eastern TN
- 20 Feb – Brigade Boxing Quarter Finals - Halsey Hall - 4:30 p.m.
- 21 Feb – Brigade Boxing Semi Finals - Halsey Hall - 3 p.m.
- 21 Feb – Roadshow Visit with Knoxville-Oak Ridge Chapter + NAPC of Eastern TN
- 22 Feb – Roadshow Visit with Nashville Chapter + NAPC of Middle TN
- 27 Feb – Brigade Boxing Finals - Alumni Hall - 7 p.m.
MARCH
- 6 Mar – U.S. Naval Academy Athletic & Scholarship Policy Review Committee Meeting, Bastian
- 7–15 Mar – U.S. Naval Academy Spring Break
- 7 Mar – USNA Glee Club Spring Performance – USS Constitution - 11 a.m.
- 7 Mar – USNA Glee Club Spring Performance – St. Cecilia Parish Church, 18 Belvidere Street, Boston, MA – 7:30 p.m.
- 7 Mar - Naptown Events St. Patrick's Day Parade Hooley - Fluegel Alumni Center - 5 p.m.
- 8 Mar – USNA Glee Club Spring Performance – St Mary / St Catherine of Siena, 46 Winthrop Street, Charlestown, MA – 3 p.m.
- 10 Mar – USNA Glee Club Spring Performance – Naval War College, Spruance Auditorium, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI – 6 p.m.
- 10 Mar – AA&F Engagement Roadshows – Wichita Chapter + NAPC of KS& MO
- 11 Mar – AA&F Engagement Roadshows – KC Metro Chapter + NAPC of KS& MO
- 11 Mar - GSMC Social & Business Mtg. Brudergarten - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM EDT22725 Duke St, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - Online event - Join here
- 12 Mar – AA&F Engagement Roadshows – Des Moines (NAPC of Iowa )
- 12 Mar – USNA Glee Club Spring Performance – St. Ignatius Loyola, 980 Park Avenue, New York, NY – 8 p.m.
- 13 Mar – AA&F Engagement Roadshows – Omaha Chapter + NAPC of Nebraska
- 13 Mar – Alumni Association Travel Showcase
- 14 Mar – USNA Glee Club Spring Performance – St. Patrick's Church, 242 S 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA – 7 p.m.
- 14 Mar – AA&F Engagement Roadshows – St. Louis Chapter + NAPC of Greater St. Louis, Eastern MO and So IL
- 17 Mar – Beyond Commissioning Event, Mitscher Auditorium
- 18 Mar – Beyond Commissioning Event, Mitscher Auditorium
- 27 Mar – Council of Annual Giving Spring Meeting, TBD
- 27 Mar – U.S. Naval Academy Athletic & Scholarship Executive Committee Meeting, Bastian
APRIL
- 10 Apr – Athletic & Scholarship Program, Spring Trustee Mtg, NMCMS
- 10 Apr – U.S. Naval Academy Spring Formal Parade, Worden Field
- 10 April – USNA Glee Club and Pipes and Drums Salute to America's 250th with Dallas Symphony Orchestra in Dallas, TX – 7:30 p.m.
- 11 April – USNA Glee Club and Pipes and Drums Salute to America's 250th with Dallas Symphony Orchestra in Dallas, TX – 7:30 p.m.
- 12 April – USNA Glee Club and Pipes and Drums Salute to America's 250th with Dallas Symphony Orchestra in Dallas, TX – 2 p.m.
- 16–19 Apr – 50 Years of Women at USNA Celebration Conference and Gala, Fluegel Alumni Center
- 17 Apr – U.S. Naval Academy Spring Formal Parade, Worden Field
- 18 Apr – Annapolis Cup Navy Croquet vs St Johns, St Johns College
- 19-22 Apr - Sea Air and Space Expo - Washington, DC
- 22 Apr - Bonds of Gold Ceremony - FAC
- 23 - 26 Apr - AA&F Engagement Roadshows - Arizona Chapter + NAPC of Arizona (Phoenix); Southern Arizona Chapter + NAPC of Arizona (Tucson); Northern Arizona Chapter + NAPC of Arizona (Flagstaff); New Mexico Chapter (Albuquerque); Intermountain Chapter + NAPC of Utah (SLC)
- 24 Apr – U.S. Naval Academy Dedication Parade, Worden Field
- 24 Apr – Council of Annual Giving Spring Meeting
- 24–26 Apr – Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show
- 26 Apr – Navy SEAL Foundation Annapolis Frogman Swim – Severn River – 8:30 a.m.
- 28 Apr – Council of Class Presidents Spring Meeting
- 29 Apr – AA & FDN Board of Directors & Trustees Joint Session
- 29 Apr – AA&FDN Board of Directors & Trustee Welcome Reception
- 29 Apr – USNA Capstone Senior Project Day, Various Locations
- 30 Apr – U.S. Naval Academy Foundation Spring Board of Directors Meeting, Fluegel Alumni Center
- 30 Apr – U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association Board of Trustees Committee Meeting, Fluegel Alumni Center
- 30 Apr – U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association Board of Trustees Welcome Dinner
MAY
- 1 May – U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association Board of Trustees Spring Meeting
- 4-8 May - Naval Academy Great Class Challenge
- 7–8 May – Service Academy Career Conference, Washington, DC
- 11–12 May – Class of 2029 Sea Trials
- 13 May – Class of 2029 Herndon Climb
- 15 May – Class of 2026 1/C Out-Processing, Alumni Hall
- 16 May – Class of 2027 Ring Dance, Dahlgren
- 17–22 May – U.S. Naval Academy Class of 2026 Commissioning Week
- 19 May – USMC Select Ceremony & Awards
- 19 May – Glee Club Concert, Main Chapel
- 20 May – Blue Angels Flight Show, Hospital Point
- 21 May – Class of 2026 Color Parade, Worden Field
- 21 May – Prizes & Awards Ceremony, Alumni Hall
- 21 May – President Circle Sip Sip Soiree, Fluegel Alumni Center
- 22 May – Class of 2026 Graduation & Commissioning, NMCMS
- 25 May - Run to Honor Reading of the names (Link) and multiple Memorial Day Run to Honor Events across the country (Link)
JUNE
- 17–18 Jun – USNA Entrepreneurs Summit 2026, Fluegel Alumni Center
- 24–25 Jun – Class of 2030 I-Day Processing, TBD
- 25 Jun – Class of 2030 I-Day Picnic, TBD
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