#126 Celebrating 50 Years Of Women At The Naval Academy
50 years ago, women showed up on I-day for the first time at the Naval Academy. That’s why this milestone weekend in Annapolis feels so big, and why we wanted the real story behind it. Marie (USNA ’86) and Adrienne (USNA ’06) join us to share how USNA Women Writ Large and the USNA Women's SIG are bringing more than 850 people together April 16 to 19 for a conference, gala, and a full-on celebration of women’s impact across the Navy, Marine Corps, government, and beyond.
We dig into what a SIG actually is, how USNA Women operates as an apolitical nonprofit, and the kinds of programs it supports, from professional development to midshipman engagement. Marie and Adrienne also walk through the event logistics so you can plan your trip: the reception, the conference days at the Fluegel Alumni Center, the gala transformation, and the Sunday “welcome by the decade” built to connect alumni directly with the next generation of mids.
The Schedule of Events and panel details are available on myUSNA.
USNA Women’s 50 Year page will have the most up-to-date information about the event, so be sure to check it before you leave for Annapolis.
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