19 Feb Daily Shipmate

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

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1963 - LTjg Thomas Taylor '60, USN was lost when the A-1 Skyraider he was piloting crashed near Fallon, Nevada during a training event. He was survived by his wife and son.

ACADEMY & GRADUATE HAPPENINGS

 The United States Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation (AA&F) is proud to announce a $15 million commitment from Michael Wilson Taylor '86. This generous contribution will provide vital resources to advance the mission of the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) and its alumni. Taylor's gift will establish an endowment for academic excellence at USNA, ensuring long-term investment in current and future educational programs. Additionally, the contribution will provide essential support for AA&F daily operations at the Fluegel Alumni Center, ensuring its continued role as a home for alumni engagement for generations to come. “There is nothing more impactful and more wholesome than giving back to the U.S. Naval Academy,” said Taylor. “I fundamentally believe in what the Alumni Association & Foundation is doing to support our alumni and the Academy now and in the future. Philanthropy will always be critical for continuing the “margin of excellence” which funds important programs that allow our Midshipmen the opportunities they need to become leaders of character and consequence for our nation.”

Welcome to another great episode of the Sing Second podcast. We bring you the stories and happenings at the Naval Academy and the Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation (AA&F). We just announced a $15 million contribution from Micahel Taylor '86. Chris and John talk to Michael about his "why" for giving back, how life in Singapore is going and his early start in aviation. Chris and John also talk about a great weekend supporting Class of 2025 parents at Commissioning 101. We chat about a disappointing 1-2 weekend vs Army in Star matchups. And we remind everyone about how dangerous these jobs are in the Navy as we break down the recent mishaps in San Diego with a Growler crash and the USS Harry S. Truman collision at sea. Give a listen. Beat Army ... always.

GOVERNMENT & MILITARY NEWS

These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy's deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of Feb. 18, 2025, based on Navy and public data. In cases in which a CSG or ARG is conducting disaggregated operations, the chart reflects the location of the capital ship.

LOCAL, EDUCATION & OTHER ACADEMY NEWS

Introducing James Parreira, class of 2011.  He graduated and selected aviation … flying Hornets now in the Navy Reserves with VFC-12.  He and his wife started Hangar Bay Spice Company. They craft spice blends from global travels while Jim was deployed. All the food on board the aircraft carrier lacks flavor, so he decided to go into the galley with some of his squadron mates one night on deployment and cook for all the aircrew with better spices. A phenomenon was born. Hangar Bay Spice Company donates a portion of sales to Gold Star Family Members via the Wingman Foundation and KMAC Foundation (a foundation made by late Kyle McArthur's, class of '11, father).  Jim and his wife will appear on the show Next Level Chef on FOX with Gordon Ramsay, showcasing their spices.  Watch the home chef category this Thursday at 8 p.m. EST.

NAVAL ACADEMY ATHLETICS NEWS & RESULTS

Men's Golf at Watersound Invitational - Panama City, Fla. - 12th place (out of 12 teams)

Women's Lacrosse at Richmond  - W 21-11

Baseball v Coppin State - Annapolis, Md. - Postponed

USNA AND AA&F EVENTS

FEBRUARY

21 Feb - 85th Brigade Boxing Finals

21 Feb - Louisville Chapter + NAPC of Kentucky Roadshow - Louisville, KY 

22 Feb - Indianapolis Chapter + NAPC of Indiana Roadshow - Fishers, IN)

23 Feb - Cincinnati Chapter + NAPC of Greater Cincinnati Roadshow - West Chester, OH

24 Feb - Columbus Chapter + NAPC of Central Ohio Roadshow - Dublin, OH

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

27 Feb - Astronaut Convocation - USNA

 

MARCH

7 Mar - A&SP Policy Review Committee Meeting - Fluegel(Bastian Conference Room)

7-16 Mar - USNA Spring Break

12-13 Mar - SACC Atlanta

21 Mar -  A&SP Executive Committee Meeting - Fluegel (Bastian Conference Room)

22 Mar - Annual Gathering for USNA Women - Fluegel Alumni Center

22 Mar - Fencing (club) Alumni Meet - Dahlgren Hall

26 Mar - Alumni Mentoring Program (AMP) Class of 2025 enrollment

27-29 Mar - Naval Academy Alumni Leadership Forum

30-31 Mar - Volunteer Leader Summit - Fluegel Alumni Center

 

APRIL

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

5 Apr - Women's Lacrosse Alumni Appreciation Day (Home Game vs. Holy Cross)

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

11 Apr - Athletic & Scholarship Programs Spring Meeting - Akerson Tower

11-12 Apr - Men's Soccer Alumni Weekend

12 Apr - Navy Letterwinners Association Army/Navy Men's Lacrosse Tailgate

23 April - Bonds of Gold Ceremony

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

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

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

25 Apr - USNA Dedication Parade, Worden Field

30 Apr - USNA Capstone Day

30 Apr - USNA Foundation Spring Board of Directors Welcome Reception

 

MAY

1 May - USNA Foundation Spring BOD meeting, Fluegel Alumni Center

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

7-9 May - USNA Alumni Association Spring BOT Meeting, Fluegel Alumni Center

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 Naval Academy Graduation and Commissioning Ceremony, NMCMS

 

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

26 Jun - USNA Induction Day, Class of 2029

 

17-18 Jul - Entrepreneur Summit, Fluegel Alumni Center

 

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

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