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Today in Navy, Marine Corps
and USNA Memorial Hall History
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1883 - Naval Cadet Peter Miller, Class of 1882, USN died of injuries he sustained the day before when a steam pipe burst aboard USS Tennessee (1865). He was born in Stockholm, Sweden and raised in Topeka, Kansas; “Almost every citizen of Topeka who resided here eight or ten years ago knew Peter Miller, son of Dr. N. Miller, veterinary surgeon. Peter lived in this city from quite a lad, went to our public schools, where he was first in his classes.” Peter was survived by his parents, two brothers and two sisters.
1942 - Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific FADM Chester W. Nimitz '05, USN (Ret.) assumes additional duties as Commander in Chief, Pacific Ocean Areas (CINCPOA), responsible for operations in the North, Central and South Pacific. Lieutenant General Douglas A. MacArthur is named Commander, Southwest Pacific Area.
1945 - On Okinawa, Marines of the III Amphibious Corps continued to make good progress all along their front, clearing Zampa Misaki and seizing the Katchin Peninsula, thus effectively cutting the island in two. By this date (D+2), III AC elements had reached objectives thought originally to require 11 days to take.
1965 - Aircraft from the carriers Hancock (CV-19) and Coral Sea (CVA-43) strike the North Vietnamese transportation network for the first time, destroying the Dong Phuong highway bridge south of Hanoi, the North Vietnamese capital. During this strike, naval aviators make their first observation of airborne enemy MiG fighters.
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Academy & Graduate happenings
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Schmitz '06 announced as inaugural Trey and Nina Traviesa Endowed Chair in Finance
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The Catholic University of America introduced the inaugural Trey and Nina Traviesa Endowed Chair in Finance, naming Professor Nicholas Schmitz '06 as its first holder. A graduate of the United States Naval Academy, Schmitz brings a unique blend of military leadership, academic expertise and industry experience to the role. Housed within the Busch School of Business, the endowed chair is designed to strengthen finance education rooted in ethics, faith, and principled leadership. Schmitz's appointment reflects the university's commitment to developing leaders who can navigate complex financial systems while upholding strong moral standards. The initiative reinforces Catholic University's mission to integrate faith with professional excellence and expand its influence in business education.
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AMERICAN SYSTEMS announced the passing of co-founder Forrest “Woody” Ramsey, Jr. '52, whose career was deeply tied to Navy service and mission support. A graduate of the United States Naval Academy, Ramsey served in both surface warfare and the submarine force, earning his Dolphins and building a strong foundation in undersea operations. After active duty, he continued advancing Navy priorities in the defense industry, contributing to submarine programs and TRIDENT command and control systems—key elements of strategic deterrence. As co-founder of AMERICAN SYSTEMS, he helped shape the company's early focus on supporting Navy platforms and systems engineering. Ramsey's legacy reflects a lifelong commitment to the Navy, spanning service at sea to strengthening the technologies and capabilities that support the fleet.
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Anchors Aweigh Podcast: Key issues, questions facing Navy football during spring camp
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This is an important spring camp for Navy football, which must replace a lot of production on both sides of the ball. Mike James, color commentator for the Navy Football Radio Network and publisher of The Mid Report, joins to review a wide range of topics. Producer Chris Servello also participates in the discussion. We also put the spotlight on Navy women's rugby by talking to head coach Murph McCarthy.
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Government & Military News
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Navy's top admiral indicates carrier Gerald R. Ford fire stopped sorties for two days
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The USS Gerald R. Ford, the U.S. Navy's newest and largest aircraft carrier, was only able to fly sorties two days after a 12 March laundry fire was extinguished, the U.S. Navy's top officer said, in the first indication that the blaze hindered combat operations against Iran. When the fire broke out, the ship was operating in the Red Sea as part of Operation Epic Fury. A statement from the US 5th Fleet on 12 March said the ship remained fully operational after the fire, which it said was not combat-related and had left two sailors with non-life-threatening injuries.
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Golden Dome, ships and missiles top Trump's $1.5 trillion defense wish list
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President Trump is proposing a $1.5 trillion defense budget for fiscal 2027, marking a historic increase focused on modernizing U.S. military capabilities. A key component is the $185 billion “Golden Dome” missile defense system, alongside continued investment in advanced aircraft and weapons production. For the Navy, the plan prioritizes expanding shipbuilding, including Virginia-class submarines and additional surface ships, reinforcing undersea dominance and Indo-Pacific deterrence. The proposal also addresses rebuilding munitions stockpiles and strengthening the defense industrial base. While ambitious, the plan faces scrutiny in Congress, where lawmakers will debate costs, priorities and long-term sustainability.
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2026 NAS Oceana Air Show to celebrate 250 years of America
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Get ready to celebrate 250 years of America at the 2026 NAS Oceana Air Show on 19-20 September. Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana officially announced the dates and theme for this year's air show. The lineup will feature the U.S. Navy's flight demonstration team, the Blue Angels; the F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team; the F-35C II Lightning Demonstration Team; the Rhino Demonstration Team of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106; as well as some of the world's best aerobatic pilots.
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Local, Education & other academy news
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Navy vet 'Patriotic Kenny' faces terminal cancer with eye toward helping others
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Back in the fall of 2021, 79-year-old Navy veteran Kenny Jary was lamenting the demise of his decades-old mobility scooter. It was too old to fix, too costly to replace and too essential to go without. His bad luck, however, quickly turned around as enough donations flooded into a GoFundMe page to not only buy a new scooter but also to fund a foundation to provide free scooters for other veterans in need. Today, Jary, who lives in a small Minnesota town near St. Paul, is coping with terminal lung cancer and donors have once again flocked to a GoFundMe page intended to help him with medical, hospice and funeral expenses.
**Check out the Sing Second Podcast interview with Patriotic Kenny and Navy Football Captain Landon Robinson…airing 23 April just before the NFL Draft.**
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Do you have questions about your Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) education benefits? Well, we've got answers for you.
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Please join the VA for GI Bill 101, a free, live webinar designed to help you get the most out of your education benefits. Whether you're just getting started or need help navigating recent changes to your benefits, this webinar can offer something new to learn.
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Date: Wednesday, 8 April
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Time: 1-2 p.m. ET
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Location: Online webinar
This session will walk you through: VA education benefit programs, eligibility requirements, recent legislative updates you should know and additional VA resources to support your success. You'll also have the chance to ask questions during the live Q&A session.
Spots are limited. Reserve your space now!
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Naval Academy Athletics News & Results
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Women's Soccer at University of Delaware - NTSR
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Men's Soccer vs Delaware - Annapolis, Md. - 7:00 p.m.
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Saturday, 4 April
- Intercollegiate Sailing (Prosser Trophy - MAISA Team Race) – Ithaca, N.Y. – All Day
- Men's Heavyweight Rowing vs Princeton – Annapolis, Md. – 7:30 a.m.
- Men's Tennis vs Coppin State – Annapolis, Md. – 9:00 a.m.
- Women's Rowing at Columbia (with Notre Dame) – Leonia, N.J. – 9:30 a.m.
- Men's Track & Field at Sam Howell Invitational – Princeton, N.J. – 10:00 a.m.
- Women's Track & Field at Sam Howell Invitational – Princeton, N.J. – 10:00 a.m.
- Women's Tennis vs Army – Annapolis, Md. – 11:00 a.m.
- Women's Lacrosse vs Boston University – Annapolis, Md. – 11:00 a.m.
- Men's Tennis vs Loyola (Md.) – Annapolis, Md. – 12:00 p.m.
- Men's Gymnastics at ECAC Championship – West Point, N.Y. – 1:00 p.m.
- Baseball vs Lehigh – Annapolis, Md. – 1:00 p.m.
- Men's Lacrosse vs Holy Cross – Annapolis, Md. – 3:00 p.m.
- Baseball vs Lehigh – Annapolis, Md. – 3:30 p.m.
Sunday, 5 April
- Intercollegiate Sailing (Prosser Trophy - MAISA Team Race) – Ithaca, N.Y. – All Day
- Women's Golf at Terps Invitational – College Park, Md. (University of Maryland Golf Course) – 8:30 a.m.
- Baseball vs Lehigh – Annapolis, Md. – 12:00 p.m.
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Army - Navy Star Series: Navy has won the Star Series
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Navy leads 13-6-1 (Army - Volleyball, Men's Soccer, Women's Rugby, Women's Cross Country, Wrestling, Baseball. 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, Men's and Women's Basketball. Tie - Women's Soccer).
Remaining Star Matchups:
- 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 - W. Lacrosse - Annapolis - 12:00 p.m.
- 11 Apr - M. Lacrosse - West Point - 2:30 p.m.
- 18 Apr - M. Tennis - Annapolis - 1:00 p.m.
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APRIL
- 8 Apr - Greater Southern Maryland Chapter Social & Business Mtg. Brudergarten, 5-6 p.m. - 22725 Duke St, Leonardtown, MD 20650, Online event: Register here.
- 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 - Glee Club - 52nd Annual Spring Oratorio - 8:00 p.m. - Music Center at STRATHMORE click here for: free (but required) tickets
- 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 20650 Online event: Register here.
- 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
AUGUST
- 6 – 7 Aug - Service Academy Career Conference, San Diego, CA
- 30 Aug - Annapolis 10 Miler (Run to Honor is a charity partner)
SEPTEMBER
- 3 – 5 Sep - Navy Football Brotherhood Kickoff Weekend
- 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
- 18-19 Sep: Friends of Navy Sailing (FONS) Weekend 2026, USNA
- 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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