Today in Navy, Marine Corps
and USNA Memorial Hall History
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1913 - The Secretary of the Navy approves performance standards for qualification as a "Navy Air Pilot." On 22 March 1915, the designation is changed to "Naval Aviator," which it remains to this day.
1939 - LTJG Glenn Dunagan ’33, USN and LTJG Thompson Guthrie, Jr. ’34, USN were lost when the SBU-1 airplane they were aboard crashed near Del Mar, California. Glenn had worked on a railroad in New Mexico and Colorado before spending a year at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Following graduation from the Naval Academy he was sent to Germany for two years of language training, at which point he completed four years of sea duty. He had only been a naval aviator since December 1938. Glenn was survived by his wife, daughter and son. Thompson was a native of Kentucky and received his wings as an Ensign in June 1937; his previous tour was aboard the cruiser Northampton. He was survived by his wife and mother.
1959 - LtCol John H. Glenn, Jr. was named as one of the original seven Project Mercury astronauts selected for space training. The seven astronauts, all volunteers, were selected by NASA from an initial group of 110 leading military test pilots. Three years later, on 20 February 1962, Col Glenn would become the first American to orbit the Earth.
2010 - While on an anti-piracy mission in the Gulf of Aden, off the coast of Somalia, USS Ashland (LSD-48) comes under fire from pirates. Ashland returned fire and apprehended the suspected pirates, who were charged in the United States. No crew members were injured in the attack.
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Academy & Graduate happenings
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New Jersey Governor Sherrill ’94 to serve as featured speaker at NJIT’s Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
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U.S. Naval Academy alumna and New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill ’94 will serve as the featured speaker at New Jersey Institute of Technology’s Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony. NJIT announced that Sherrill will also receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree at the ceremony on 22 May 2026, at the Prudential Center in Newark. The ceremony will celebrate thousands of graduating students, primarily in STEM disciplines and honor individuals who have made significant professional and public service contributions. NJIT President Teik C. Lim cited Sherrill’s career of leadership and service as exemplary. A U.S. Naval Academy graduate and former Navy helicopter pilot, federal prosecutor, member of Congress and now governor, Sherrill’s career reflects long‑standing public service and leadership.
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Drechsler ’98 to speak at Navy League/MOAA meeting
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Capt Brian Drechsler ’98, USMC (Ret.) is scheduled to speak at an upcoming meeting of the Navy League and Military Officers Association (MOAA) of America in Coronado. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and former Navy SEAL officer, Drechsler brings decades of leadership and operational experience to the discussion. He currently serves as Executive Director of the Navy SEAL Museum San Diego, a project dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Naval Special Warfare. His remarks will provide insight into the museum’s mission, progress and significance to the Coronado and military communities.
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Waypoints Podcast: '95 joins us en masse!
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“We did something new this week as we build up to the 50th! Five amazing women from the great class of '95 joined Kate and Jeannette for a wide-ranging discussion... we had Molly Boron joining us from Maryland, Heidi Huerter Lenzini joining us from Virginia, Megan Humbert Schwartz joining us from the UK, Motisola Bowman joining us from Virginia, and Rachel Medrano Oden joining us from California.
Each time we have these discussions, we are so humbled by the backgrounds, achievements, and experiences of our Navy alumnae! And '95 did not disappoint. Please join us to hear about NAPS, what it was like to start Plebe year in the shadow of the Tailhook scandal, and flying, floating, and leading in the Navy. We also talk about funeral homes, how Morrissey's songs all sound the same (sorry, Rachel), and sailing around the world.
Thank you to Molly, Megan, Motisola, Rachel, and Heidi for taking time out of your Saturday to talk with us - and to Heidi for organizing! Thank you to the USNA Women's Glee Club as well and to the USNA AA&F for your fantastic support of this work (and to Natasha for your masterful editing)!
Until next time...onward to the 50th!"
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Government & Military News
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Department of War annual recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
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The Department of War (DoW) recognizes April as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month as part of its ongoing efforts to counter sexual assault in the Total Force. "Sexual assault is unacceptable, period, and has no place in our military. It is contrary to our institutional values, the warrior ethos and our overall readiness," said Anthony J. Tata, under secretary of war for personnel and readiness, adding that, "Awareness, prevention and support are a shared responsibility. We expect every member of the Department of War community to help root out harmful behaviors, maintain standards and continue to drive necessary change throughout the force." Eliminating sexual assault in the military requires unwavering, year-round commitment. The ongoing DoW sexual assault awareness and prevention campaign, "STEP FORWARD: Prevent. Report. Advocate," calls on the Total Force to confront and counter harmful behaviors, provide victim assistance and strengthen command climates.
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Navy UAS surpass 1 million hours in ISR operations
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The Navy and Marine Corps Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Program Office announced its Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Services UAS have surpassed 1 million flight hours supporting operations on land and at sea. Sailors achieved the milestone during routine mission support in the U.S. 6th Fleet. Since the program’s inception in 2005, the program office has completed more than 50 UAS installations aboard Navy and Military Sealift Command (MSC) ships and operated from more than 50 land-based locations worldwide.
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Leaders praise troops who rescued downed airmen in Iran
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Enemy forces in Iran downed two airmen in an F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet, flying in support of Operation Epic Fury, 3 April; both service members were successfully rescued in just under 48 hours from when the mission to save them began. During a White House press conference 6 April , President Trump described his decision to launch the operation as risky because of the significant number of U.S. personnel involved in the rescue mission. "It's a hard decision to make, but in the U.S. military, we leave no American behind; we don't do it," Trump said. A rescue force composed of 21 aircraft, including A-10 Thunderbolt attack planes, KC-130 search and rescue aircraft, HH-60W Jolly Green IIs and a package of Air Force special warfare combat rescue officers and pararescue operators, went into enemy territory to locate and recover the downed pilot and the weapons system officer.
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Local, Education & other academy news
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Colonel Tellez to succeed Brigadier General Marks as Commandant, reinforcing warfighter focus at the Air Force Academy
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In preparation for a change of command ceremony next month, COL Brandon J. Tellez, Class of ’01, has been assigned as the Academy’s 32nd Commandant of Cadets, succeeding BG Gavin P. Marks, who will retire this summer after a distinguished Air Force career. Tellez is currently serving as Senior Executive Officer to the Air Force Vice Chief of Staff, Headquarters Air Force, Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia, where he advises and assists the Vice Chief in the administration of the Air Staff, which develops policies, plans and programs for the service, and the organization, training, and equipping of 689,000 active-duty, Guard, Reserve, and civilian forces. Marks has served as Commandant of Cadets since June 2023, leading the Cadet Wing with a sharpened focus on meeting the warfighting demands of an evolving global security environment.
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West Point Cadets earn top International Finish at Chimaltlalli Military Skills Competition
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Braving the intense heat and treacherous mountain trails south of Mexico City, 11 cadets from the U.S. Military Academy competed in the Chimaltlalli International Military Skills Competition, earning third-place overall behind Mexican teams, Heróico Colegio Militar A (first place) and Heróico Colegio Militar B (second place), while securing first place among international teams at El Heróico Colegio Militar in Tlalpan. The physically and mentally demanding multi-day event challenged the cadets to develop as junior leaders while fostering cooperation among military academies worldwide. Since the competition’s inception in 2014, West Point has proudly participated in Chimaltlalli alongside international teams. This year’s 12th edition featured 13 teams from nine nations: Mexico, Canada, the United States, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala.
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College Football Writers Super 11 winners for 2025 announced - Navy Sports Information Office named one of the 11 Best SID Offices in the Country
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One first-time winner and 10 previous ones comprise the 17th Super 11 Awards, presented annually by the Football Writers Association of America to the best performing College Sports Communicators departments in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision. The awards announced today are for the 2025 season. The 2025 Super 11 Award is a record 13th for Clemson and its staff led by Ross Taylor, Assistant Athletic Director for Football Communications. Nebraska and its staff led by Keith Mann, Associate Athletic Director for Communications, earned its 12th. Navy and its staff led by Scott Strasemeier, Senior Associate Athletic Director for Sports Information, won for a ninth time.
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Naval Academy Athletics News & Results
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- Baseball vs Lafayette - Annapolis, Md. - 4:00 p.m.
- Men's Soccer vs Wilmington U. - Annapolis, Md. - 4:30 p.m.
- Women's Soccer vs Johns Hopkins - Annapolis, Md. - 7:00 p.m.
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Saturday, 11 April
- MAISA Women’s Team Race – Washington, D.C. – All Day
- Thompson Trophy Open Team Race – New London, Conn. – All Day
- Thompson Trophy Open Team Race – New London, Conn. – All Day
- Truxtun Umsted Open Fleet Race – Annapolis, Md. – All Day
- Men’s Lightweight Rowing vs Georgetown – Annapolis, Md. – 7:40 a.m. (Canceled)
- Women’s Rugby vs Cherry Blossom 15s – Washington, D.C. – 8:00 a.m. (Canceled)
- Men’s Soccer vs Alumni Game – Annapolis, Md. – 9:00 a.m.
- Men’s Tennis vs Bucknell – Annapolis, Md. – 10:00 a.m.
- Men’s Tennis at Lafayette – Easton, Pa. – 11:00 a.m.
- Women’s Tennis vs Howard – Annapolis, Md. – 11:00 a.m.
- Men’s Rugby vs #8 Mary Washington – Annapolis, Md. – 11:05 a.m.
- Men’s Track & Field at Army-Navy Star Meet – West Point, N.Y. – Noon
- Women’s Track & Field at Army-Navy Star Meet – West Point, N.Y. – Noon
- Women’s Lacrosse vs #14 Army – Annapolis, Md. – 12:00 p.m.
- Baseball vs Lafayette – Annapolis, Md. – 1:00 p.m.
- Men’s Lacrosse at Army – West Point, N.Y. – 2:30 p.m.
- Baseball vs Lafayette – Annapolis, Md. – 3:30 p.m.
Sunday, 12 April
- Truxtun Umsted Open Fleet Race – Annapolis, Md. – All Day
- Women’s Rugby at Quinnipiac 7’s – Hamden, Conn. – TBA
- Thompson Trophy Open Team Race – New London, Conn. – All Day
- MAISA Women’s Team Race – Washington, D.C. – All Day
- Men’s Tennis vs Colgate – Annapolis, Md. – 9:00 a.m.
- Women’s Tennis vs Colgate – Annapolis, Md. – 11:00 a.m.
- Men’s Tennis vs Howard – Annapolis, Md. – 12:30 p.m.
- Baseball vs Lafayette – Annapolis, Md. – 1:00 p.m.
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Army - Navy Star Series: Navy has won the Star Series
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Navy leads 14-6-1 (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, Women's Tennis. Tie - Women’s Soccer).
Remaining Star Matchups:
- 18 Apr - M. Tennis - Annapolis - 1:00 p.m.
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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 – Men’s Rugby national championship playoffs – Prusmack Rugby Center –11:05 a.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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