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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1922 - Langley (CV-1), the U.S. Navy's first aircraft carrier, is commissioned at Norfolk, Virginia. Formerly the collier Jupiter, Langley's appearance soon earns it the nickname “Covered Wagon,” which is also appropriate given the pioneering role it will play in the development of naval aviation.
1989 - 1stLt David Pimple '85, USMC was lost when the CH-53 helicopter he was piloting crashed near P'ohang, South Korea. Seventeen other Marines and a Navy corpsman were also killed. Pimple was raised in Sierra Vista, Arizona, where he was a standout cross country runner. His mother passed away the year before; he was survived by his father and two brothers. (The Alumni Association has lost contact with the family. If you know how to contact them please email [email protected].)
2003 - Approximately 700 coalition aircraft participate in air strikes against military targets in Iraq, including command and control facilities, early-warning radar sites, and surface-to-surface missile systems. In addition, three U.S. Navy ships—the guided-missile destroyer John S. McCain (DDG-56) and the attack submarines Columbia (SSN-771) and Providence (SSN-719)—join two British submarines in launching some fifty Tomahawk missiles at Baghdad. All told, coalition air and naval assets launch some 1,000 Tomahawk missiles and over 3,000 precision-guided munitions. In addition, U.S. Navy SEALs and Royal Marines land by helicopter to participate in a raid against the Kaabot and Mabot oil terminals in the Persian Gulf.
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Academy & Graduate happenings
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LCDR Carter '68 to speak of military career at Aviation Museum on 26 March
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Retired U.S. Navy pilot, LCDR Lynn “Skip” Carter II '68, USN (Ret.), will speak at the Aviation Museum of New Hampshire about his military career and experiences in naval aviation. The event highlights Carter's service flying from aircraft carriers and his contributions to preserving naval aviation history, including donating his flight suit to the museum. His talk will offer personal stories and insights into life as a Navy aviator, giving attendees a firsthand perspective on military service and aviation. The program is part of the museum's ongoing effort to connect the public with veterans and share the legacy of naval aviation.
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Government & Military News
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China's first supercarrier
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China has commissioned its first true “supercarrier,” the Type 003 Fujian, marking a major leap in naval capability and design. At roughly 80,000 tons and over 1,000 feet long, it is the largest non-nuclear warship ever built by China and its first domestically designed carrier. The ship features advanced electromagnetic catapults, enabling it to launch heavier and more capable aircraft, including airborne early warning platforms. This capability significantly expands China's power projection and operational reach, signaling its intent to build a modern, blue-water navy and compete more directly with U.S. carrier capabilities in the Indo-Pacific.
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Two US counter-mine ships based in the Middle East are now in Singapore, Navy says
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Two U.S. Navy counter-mine ships, USS Tulsa and USS Santa Barbara, have arrived in Singapore after operating in the Middle East. Homeported in Bahrain, the Independence-class littoral combat ships first stopped in Malaysia before entering the U.S. Seventh Fleet area. According to Navy officials, the move is part of a scheduled maintenance and logistics stop, supported by a longstanding agreement that allows U.S. ships to use Singapore as a regional hub. Both vessels are equipped to detect and destroy naval mines. Meanwhile, the third ship in the group, USS Canberra, remains in the Indian Ocean.
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Sending a military care package to the Middle East? Check this list first
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Before sending care packages to troops in the Middle East, officials urge checking a current list of military ZIP codes where mail delivery is temporarily suspended due to ongoing operations. About 28 military post offices and additional diplomatic locations are affected, meaning packages may be delayed or held until service resumes. The U.S. Postal Service will not return packages already sent but will store them for future delivery. Popular care package items include snacks, hygiene products and comfort items, but timing remains uncertain as operational priorities limit mail flow. The key takeaway: confirm mailing availability before sending anything.
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Local, Education & other academy news
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Air Force hires Penn State assistant Joe Crispin as new men's basketball coach
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Air Force has hired Joe Crispin as its next men's basketball coach, according to an announcement from athletic director Nathan Pine. The move comes after a 3-29 season in which former head coach Joe Scott was suspended indefinitely and then mutually parted ways with the academy. Crispin, one of Penn State's all-time greats and a professional player for 11 years, is coming off three seasons as an assistant coach for the Nittany Lions.
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Naval Academy Athletics News & Results
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2025 Navy Football team to be honored at White House
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The Navy Midshipmen football 2025 team will be honored at the White House after a historic season. Navy finished 11–2, tying a school record for wins and earning a No. 23 national ranking. The Midshipmen secured back-to-back 10-win seasons for the first time and set a program record with 21 wins over two years. Their success placed them among the nation's top teams outside the Power Five conferences. The visit continues the tradition of recognizing service academy excellence, celebrating Navy's achievements and the team's representation of leadership, discipline, and competitive success on a national stage.
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- Wrestling at NCAA Championship – Cleveland, Ohio – Noon
- Men's Gymnastics at USAG Collegiate Championship (Team/AA) – Colorado Springs, Colo. – 4:00 p.m.
- Men's Lacrosse at Lafayette – Easton, Pa. – 7:30 p.m.
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- Offshore Sailing at J/70 Spring Finals - NTSR
- Women's Swimming & Diving at NCAA Championship - NTSR
- Wrestling at NCAA Championship - T35th of 66 Teams
- Women's Basketball at Harvard - L 52 - 73
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Saturday, 21 March:
- Intercollegiate Sailing at Blaire Herron Memorial Women's Team Race – Washington, D.C. – All Day
- Intercollegiate Sailing at Aaron Szambecki Team Race – Norfolk, Va. – All Day
- Intercollegiate Sailing at Seahawk Team Race – St. Mary's City, Md. – All Day
- Women's Soccer at Richmond – Richmond, Va. – TBD
- Offshore Sailing at J/70 Spring Qualifier Regatta – New London, Conn. – All Day
- Men's Heavyweight Rowing vs. La Salle (Scrimmage) – Middletown, Del. – TBD
- P.m.
- Men's Lightweight Rowing vs. Princeton – Annapolis, Md. – 7:45 a.m.
- Men's Rugby vs. Potomac Exiles Rugby Club – Annapolis, Md. – 11:00 a.m.
- Wrestling at NCAA Championship – Cleveland, Ohio – 11:00 a.m.
- Men's Track & Field at Virginia Opener – Charlottesville, Va. – 11:00 a.m.
- Women's Track & Field at Virginia Opener – Charlottesville, Va. – 11:00 a.m.
- Women's Lacrosse at Holy Cross – Worcester, Mass. – 12:00 p.m.
- Women's Tennis vs. Lehigh – Annapolis, Md. – 12 Noon
- Baseball vs. Bucknell – Annapolis, Md. – 1:00 p.m.
- Baseball vs. Bucknell – Annapolis, Md. – 3:30 p.m.
- Men's Gymnastics at USAG Collegiate Championship (Event Finals) – Colorado Springs, Colo. – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, 22 March:
- Intercollegiate Sailing at Aaron Szambecki Team Race – Norfolk, Va. – All Day
- Intercollegiate Sailing at Blaire Herron Memorial Women's Team Race – Washington, D.C. – All Day
- Women's Basketball vs. WBIT Second Round – TBD – TBD
- Intercollegiate Sailing at Seahawk Team Race – St. Mary's City, Md. – All Day
- Offshore Sailing at J/70 Spring Qualifier Regatta – New London, Conn. – All Day
- Women's Rugby vs. Navy 7's – Annapolis, Md. – 10:00 a.m.
- Men's Tennis vs. Boston U. – Annapolis, Md. – 10:00 a.m.
- Men's Tennis at James Madison – Harrisonburg, Va. – 11:00 a.m.
- Women's Tennis vs. Bucknell – Annapolis, Md. – 11:00 a.m.
- Baseball vs. Bucknell – Annapolis, Md. – 1:00 p.m.
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MARCH
- 21 Mar – USNA AA Naval Engineers & STEM Advocates (NESA) SIG volunteers support the Sea Perch Regional competition for 80+ teams; USNA Rickover Hall; 10:30 AM -- 6:30 PM
- 27 Mar – U.S. Naval Academy Athletic & Scholarship Executive Committee Meeting, Bastian
APRIL
- 8 Apr - Greater Southern Maryland Chapter Social & Business Mtg. Brudergarten, 5-6 p.m. - 22725 Duke St, Leonardtown, MD 20650, Online event: https://meet.google.com/toh-nvgs-yvn
- 8 Apr - Bonds of Gold Ceremony - Memorial Hall
- 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 Intermountain Chapter + NAPC of Utah Roadshow
- 23-Apr New Mexico Chapter Roadshow
- 24-Apr Southern Arizona Chapter + NAPC of Arizona Roadshow
- 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
- 25-Apr Northern Arizona Chapter + NAPC of Arizona Roadshow and Arizona Chapter + NAPC of Arizona Roadshow (yes, two roadshows in one day)
- 26 Apr – Navy SEAL Foundation Annapolis Frogman Swim – Severn River – 8:30 a.m.
- 28 Apr – Council of Class Presidents Spring Meeting
- 29 Apr – 2025 TAL Awardee Recognition
- 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
- 11 May - Greater Southern Maryland Chapter Golf Tournament - 8 a.m - 12 p.m. EDT, Chesapeake Hills golf course, 11352 H G Trueman Rd, Lusby, MD 20657, Contact [email protected] or 301-481-0604 to register or at this Link
- 13 May - GSMC Social & Business Mtg. Brudergarten, 5 - 6 p.m. EDT, 22725 Duke St, Leonardtown, MD 20650Online event: https://meet.google.com/toh-nvgs-yvn
- 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
AUGUST
- 6 – 7 Aug - Service Academy Career Conference, San Diego, CA
SEPTEMBER
- 3 – 6 Sep - Class of 1981 45th Reunion
- 3 – 6 Sep - Class of 1996 30th Reunion
- 3 – 6 Sep - Class of 2016 10th Reunion
- 5 Sep - Navy vs Towson, NMCMS
- 12 Sep - Navy @ Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL
- 17 – 20 Sep - Class of 1986 40th Reunion
- 25 Sep - Navy @ University of Alabama Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
OCTOBER
- 1 – 4 Oct - Class of 1966 60th Reunion
- 3 Oct - Navy @ Air Force, Colorado Springs, CO
- 8 – 10 Oct - President's Circle Weekend
- 8 - 11 Oct - Class of 1971 55th Reunion
- 10 Oct - Navy vs Tulsa University, NMCMS
- 17 Oct - Navy @ University of Texas San Antonio, San Antonio TX
- 22 – 23 Oct - Service Academy Career Conference, Denton, TX
- 23 – 25 Oct - Class of 1956 70th Reunion
- 23 – 25 Oct - Class of 1976 50th Reunion
- 23 – 25 Oct - Class of 1991 35th Reunion
- 23 – 25 Oct - Class of 2001 25th Reunion
- 23 – 25 Oct - Class of 2006 20th Reunion
- 23 Oct - Anchors Away Golf Tournament
- 24 Oct - U.S. Naval Academy Homecoming
- 24 Oct - Navy vs North Texas University, NMCMS
- 24 Oct - Welcome Home Social, Fluegel
- 31 Oct - Navy vs Notre Dame, Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA
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