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Miller ’50 celebrates a century and a return to USNA
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USNA AA&F’s CAPT TJ Grady ’96, USN (Ret.), welcomed Col. Don Miller ’50, USMC (Ret.), during Miller’s visit to the Fluegel Alumni Center on Thursday, 5 November. Miller served in the Korea War and taught engineering at the Naval Academy for three years. Two of his daughters were born at Hospital Point. Col. Miller turned 100 in August. Semper Fi! Col. Miller, thank you for stopping by your home here at the Fluegel Alumni Center.
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today in u.s. navy and marine corps history
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1865—The Confederate raider Shenandoah arrives at Liverpool, England. Upon being informed by the British Foreign Ministry that the Civil War has ended, skipper LT James I. Waddell, CSN, Class of 1848, lowers the last official Confederate flag.
1951—While conducting weather reconnaissance over the Sea of Japan, a P2V Neptune of VP-6 is attacked by Soviet fighter planes and shot down. All 10 crewmembers are reported as missing and presumed dead.
Content in “Today in Navy, Marine Corps and USNA Memorial Hall History” is generously provided by our partners and fellow alumni at the Naval History and Heritage Command and the Run to Honor SIG, which supplies the USNA Memorial Hall content. We are grateful for their partnership in preserving and sharing this history, and the Daily Shipmate is proud to serve as a distribution platform. You can learn more or provide feedback through their respective websites hyperlinked above.
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In Memoriam from usna memorial hall
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The USNA Alumni Association has lost contact with the family. If you know how to contact them, please email [email protected].
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Academy & Graduate happenings
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The Global War on Terror Monument: The Story Behind the Sculpture
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A new Global War on Terror Monument has been installed outside the Melville Entrance to Alumni Hall, honoring the generation of Naval Academy graduates and service members whose careers were shaped by the conflicts following September 11, 2001. The monument features six figures representing warfare communities across the Navy and Marine Corps and was championed and funded with significant support from the Classes of 2011 and 2014.
Watch the documentary reel and read more about the story behind the monument.
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Get your USNA AA&F Beat Army button now!
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Congratulations to CDR David T. Byrnes ’63, USN (Ret.), whose design will become the official 2026 Beat Army button! Want one? This year’s button is now available for purchase. Grab yours, stock up for your Army-Navy watch party and get ready for the greatest rivalry in college football! Get your 2026 Beat Army button. GO NAVY! BEAT ARMY!
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Bonus podcast: The Lost WWII story of an Annapolis naval hero and Medal of Honor recipient
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A long-forgotten manuscript is bringing the remarkable World War II story of RADM Bruce McCandless '32, USN (Ret.), back to life. McCandless entered the U.S. Naval Academy at just 16, survived the attack on Pearl Harbor and later received the Medal of Honor for his actions aboard USS San Francisco during the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal. His grandson, Bruce McCandless III, shares the story behind the rediscovered manuscript and new book, Iron and Fire, in a bonus Eye On Annapolis podcast. McCandless III will also visit Annapolis on 10 November for the U.S. Naval Institute’s “Life of Courage” panel discussion.
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Michael López-Alegría ’80 - Voices From Orbit - Season 1 Ep. 5
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Six space missions. Ten spacewalks. A career that began at the U.S. Naval Academy and ultimately reached the International Space Station. In this episode of Voices from Orbit, retired Navy captain Michael López-Alegría ’80 shares the experiences that shaped his journey from naval aviator to NASA astronaut and spaceflight leader. He takes listeners inside the intensity of launch, the breathtaking experience of walking in space, the challenges of living aboard the ISS and the teamwork required when something goes wrong hundreds of miles above Earth. He also reflects on the Academy lessons that stayed with him throughout his career, international cooperation in space and the expanding role of commercial spaceflight in opening the next chapter of exploration. Listen for a firsthand look at the experiences, people and decisions behind an extraordinary career in space.
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Anchors Aweigh Podcast: Navy women's basketball season preview
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We preview Navy women's basketball, which is the preseason favorite to repeat as Patriot League regular season champion. We talk to head coach Tim Taylor about how far the program has come since he took over. We also interview senior captain and standout guard Zanai Barnett-Gay '27. Mike James, publisher of The Mid Report, joins to break down the Navy-Notre Dame football game and preview Saturday's matchup with Temple.
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Live Sing Second Podcast from Naval Bagels - TIME CHANGE and basketball preview
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The Sing Second Podcast will join up with Bill Wagner of Anchors Aweigh for a special Live Pod from 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at Naval Bagels in Annapolis. Navy Basketball Coach John Perry will join the pod to preview the upcoming season. Latham Hudson ‘06 will join the pod and talk about Navy’s newest cool apparel business - The Gnarly Goat. And other surprise guests. Saturday at 1045. Come join us!
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Government & Military News
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As the VA leans on automation, errors in veterans’ claims soar
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As the VA leans on automation, errors in veterans’ claims soar reports that the Department of Veterans Affairs’ growing use of automated tools to process disability claims has coincided with a sharp increase in errors involving medical evidence. VA data show evidence-collection errors climbed from more than 66,000 in fiscal 2021 to more than 329,000 in fiscal 2026, while the share of higher-level reviews sent back for reconsideration rose from about 23% to 35%. Veterans, advocates and some VA employees say the Automated Decision Support system can overlook medical details, potentially causing delays or improper denials. VA officials dispute that automation is driving the errors, saying technology has helped process more claims, reduce backlogs and improve overall accuracy.
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The Navy’s planned FF(X) frigate could offer a more practical approach to rebuilding surface fleet capacity after the cancellation of the Constellation-class program. Writing in Proceedings, Andy Hong argues that pairing smaller, more affordable frigates with unmanned surface vessels could help the Navy expand its fleet while addressing shipbuilding and personnel constraints. Rather than loading each frigate with the capabilities of a destroyer, the concept would use FF(X) ships alongside unmanned vessels for missions including antisubmarine warfare, mine hunting and fleet defense. That approach could free Arleigh Burke-class destroyers for high-end missions where their missile and air-defense capabilities are most needed. With the first FF(X) planned to enter the fleet in 2028, Hong argues the program represents an opportunity to build a more scalable, flexible surface force while avoiding the delays, redesigns and rising costs that have challenged previous shipbuilding efforts.
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Local, Education & other academy news
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OnWord Theatre presents '9 Circles' featuring alum Wood ’18
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November is National Veterans and Military Families Month, so staging a military-themed play this month in San Diego a city with a rich military history makes sense. But playwright Bill Cain's 2010 play "9 Circles" isn't your ordinary military play. It's the fictional story of Daniel Edward Reeves, played by actor and alum Eli Wood '18 (a San Diego Theatre Critics Circle's 2025 Actor of the Year awardee), a former American soldier facing trial for war crimes he and others committed in Iraq. As Reeves winds his way through the legal system and is forced to confront the depravity of his actions, he takes a psychological journey of the soul similar to that of Dante Alighieri's travels through the nine circles of Hell in his 14th-century epic poem "Inferno." The play is being produced in San Diego by OnWord Theatre, a 2-year-old, Black women-owned theater company co-founded by producing artistic director Marti Gobel and marketing director Danielle Bunch.
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2026 Trauma Survivor Webinar Series: The Impact of MST on Relationships
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The Survivor Advocacy Network (SAN) will host its second annual Trauma Survivor Webinar this month on 17 November from 7-9 p.m. ET. Led by U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduate, mental health professional, MST survivor and advocate Sarah Larabee, the interactive workshop will explore how military sexual trauma can affect trust, intimacy and connection. Through storytelling, guided exercises and small-group discussion, participants will examine relationship challenges and approaches to healing. The program is open to women MST survivors who are participating or have participated in a commissioning program, regardless of completion status. No writing experience or personal trauma disclosure is required. For questions, contact Stefanie Goebel at [email protected] or 520-955-3370.
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Meet the staff: Christian Howe
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Christian Howe is the senior specialist for Development Marketing & Communications, supporting the production of donor-facing materials and ensuring design and messaging align with brand standards. A Laurel, MD, native, Howe graduated from UMBC in 2019 with a degree in media and communication studies. He began his career in college athletics communications before spending more than six years at James Madison University managing social media and public relations for several athletic programs.
Now back in Maryland, he is excited to bring his creativity and communications experience to the Foundation. Outside of work, Howe hopes to continue checking iconic baseball stadiums off his list, with Wrigley Field and Yankee Stadium next after a memorable trip to Fenway Park.
Welcome to the team, Christian!
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Coming back to Annapolis this November?
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There’s no better time to make a return trip to Annapolis. November brings waterfront activities, live music, local history and the start of the holiday season, including Lights on the Bay and the Grand Illumination downtown on 29 November. If you’re heading back to the Yard or spending time in the area, explore what’s happening around Annapolis and Anne Arundel County this month.
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Naval Academy Athletics News and results
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Robinson ’26 nominated for NFL Salute to Service Award
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Rookie defensive tackle Landon Robinson ’26 has been named the team’s nominee for the 2026 NFL Salute to Service Award, which recognizes exceptional commitment to U.S. service members, veterans and military families. Robinson graduated from the Naval Academy in May and was commissioned as a Marine Corps second lieutenant while beginning his rookie NFL season. Since joining Cincinnati, he has connected with Sailors during Cincinnati Navy Week and Airmen at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. He also established the Landon Robinson Foundation to support youth suicide prevention and has partnered with organizations serving veteran families and children who have experienced trauma. Robinson is one of 32 NFL nominees. Fan voting is open through 30 November, with three finalists set to be announced in January 2027.
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Navy Boxing takes Team Title against West Point and Air Force Academy
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This past weekend, the Navy Men's and Women's Boxing Teams competed against both the West Point and Air Force Academy teams at the 17th annual Detroit Athletic Club sponsored matches. Other than the NCBA National year-end tournament, these matches are the only head-to-head-to-head matches of the year and, as such, are hotly contested. Navy again won the team title with four unanimous decisions (1/c V. Rawls over Army, 2/c I. Muhammadiyeva over Air Force, 3/c K. Williams over Army and 3/c J. Owmbyu over Air Force opponents). 1/c P.D. Traore and 3/c T. Serrano lost extremely close split decisions to Army and Air Force, respectively.
Navy's dual meet against Army will be on 10 December in New York City.
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- Men’s Tennis vs. Navy Invite - Annapolis, MD - 10 a.m.
- Sprint Football vs. D’Youville - Annapolis, MD - 6 p.m.
- Women’s Volleyball vs. American - Annapolis, MD - 6 p.m.
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- Men's Squash vs St. Lawrence - W, 8 - 1
- Men's Basketball vs. Delaware State - W, 66 - 60
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Saturday, 7 November
- Intercollegiate Sailing at ICSA Singlehanded National Championships - Rye, NY - All Day
- Offshore Sailing at Coast Guard Women’s Regatta - New London, CT - All Day
- Men’s Lightweight Rowing at UVA Wahoo Henley - Earlysville, VA - Time TBD
- Women’s Rowing at Georgetown (Scrimmage) - Washington, DC - Time TBD
- Men’s Heavyweight Rowing at Drexel, Georgetown (Scrimmage) - Middletown, DE - Time TBD
- Men’s Tennis vs. Navy Invite - Annapolis, MD - 9 a.m.
- Men’s Water Polo vs. Mount St. Mary’s - Annapolis, MD - 10 a.m.
- Men’s Squash vs. Western - Granville, OH - 11 a.m.
- Men’s Swimming & Diving vs. American - Lewisburg, PA - 11 a.m.
- Men’s Swimming & Diving vs. Lafayette - Lewisburg, PA - 11 a.m.
- Men’s Swimming & Diving at Bucknell - Lewisburg, PA - 11 a.m.
- Women’s Swimming & Diving vs. American - Lewisburg, PA - 11 a.m.
- Women’s Swimming & Diving vs. Lafayette - Lewisburg, PA - 11 a.m.
- Women’s Swimming & Diving at Bucknell - Lewisburg, PA - 11 a.m.
- Wrestling vs. Duke - Bethlehem, PA - 2 p.m.
- Women’s Basketball at Temple - Philadelphia, PA - 2 p.m.
- Football vs. Temple - Annapolis, MD - 3:30 p.m.
- Wrestling vs. No. 19 Rutgers - Bethlehem, PA - 4 p.m.
- Men’s Squash vs. Kenyon - Granville, OH - 4 p.m.
- Men’s Water Polo vs. Wagner - Annapolis, MD - 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, 8 November
- Offshore Sailing at Coast Guard Women’s Regatta - New London, CT - All Day
- Intercollegiate Sailing at ICSA Singlehanded National Championships - Rye, NY - All Day
- Men’s Tennis vs. Navy Invite - Annapolis, MD - 9 a.m.
- Rifle vs. President’s Trophy Match - West Point, NY - 9 a.m.
- Wrestling vs. Journeymen Collegiate Classic - Bethlehem, PA - 9 a.m.
- Men’s Squash at Denison - Granville, OH - 10 a.m.
- Men’s Water Polo at George Washington - Arlington, VA - Noon
- Women’s Triathlon vs. Collegiate Triathlon National Championship - Tempe, AZ - 12:30 p.m.
- Men’s Basketball vs. Central Pennsylvania College - Annapolis, MD - 1 p.m.
- Baseball at Maryland - College Park, MD - 1 p.m.
- Women’s Volleyball at Loyola Maryland - Baltimore, MD - 2 p.m.
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Army-Navy Star Series matchups
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2026-27 Star Series record: Navy leads 7-3-1
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- 25 Sep - Sprint Football - L, 21–12
- 26 Sep - Men’s Rugby - W, 26-14
- 3-4 Oct - Men’s Golf - W, 6.5 - 4.5
- 9 Oct - Women’s Soccer - T, 0-0
- 9 Oct - Women’s Volleyball - W, 3-1
- 9 Oct - Men’s Soccer - W, 4-3
- 17 Oct - Women’s Cross Country - L, 21-35
- 17 Oct - Men’s Cross Country - W, 19-42
- 23 Oct - Men’s Swimming & Diving - W, 188-112
- 23 Oct - Women’s Swimming & Diving - W, 204-96
- 31 Oct - Women’s Rugby - Annapolis - L, 5-6
- 12 Dec - Football - East Rutherford, N.J. - 3 p.m.
- 6 Feb - Gymnastics - West Point - TBA
- 6 Feb - Rifle - Annapolis - 9 a.m.
- 6 Feb - Men’s Indoor Track and Field - West Point - TBA
- 6 Feb - Women’s Indoor Track and Field - West Point - TBA
- 19 Feb - Wrestling - West Point - 6:00 p.m.
- 20 Feb - Women’s Basketball - Annapolis - TBA
- 20 Feb - Men’s Basketball - Annapolis - TBA
- 10 Apr - Women’s Tennis - West Point - TBA
- 10 Apr - Men’s Outdoor Track and Field - Annapolis - TBA
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USNA & AA&F Events (Times listed in Eastern Time):
NOVEMBER
- 5 – 6 Nov - U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association Fall Board of Trustees Committee Meetings
- 6 Nov - Pre-Honor Our Fallen Heroes Weekend Kickoff Event Sponsored by Run to Honor - Register here
- 5 – 7 Nov - NAPS 50 Year Reunion for first class with women - Newport, RI
- 6 Nov - Naval Academy Athletic Foundation Executive Committee Meeting - TBD
- 6 Nov - U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association Fall Board of Trustees Meeting
- 6 – 8 Nov - Class of 2021 5th Reunion
- 6 – 8 Nov - Class of 2016 10th Reunion
- 6 – 8 Nov - Class of 2011 15th Reunion
- 6 – 7 Nov - Women's Tennis Alumni Weekend
- 7 Nov - Honor Our Fallen Heroes Events
- 7 Nov - Navy vs. Temple University, NMCMS - 3:30 p.m.
- 7 Nov - Eastport vs. Annapolis Tug of War
- 10 Nov - Marine Corps Birthday
- 10 Nov - USMC Birthday Run - TBD
- 10 Nov - USMC Birthday Cake Cutting - 12 p.m.
- 11 Nov - Veterans Classic Basketball Games 3 p.m./5:30 p.m.
- 11 Nov - GSMC Social & Business Meeting Brudergarten - 5 - 6 p.m. Online event: link
- 11 Nov - Veterans Day Concert at Maryland Hall - 7 p.m. RSVP by Nov 6
- 13 – 14 Nov - Masqueraders’ Fall Production in Mahan Auditorium - Tickets
- 13 Nov - Instrumental Ensembles in Main Chapel - 7 p.m.
- 14 Nov - USMC Birthday Ball - 5 p.m.
- 14 Nov - NYC Military Classic - Léman Ballroom, Lower Manhattan - Additional information on nycmilitaryclassic.com
- 17 Nov - Giving Tree Ceremony - 12:50 p.m.
- 17 Nov - Trauma Survivor Webinar: The Impact of MST on Relationships 7 - 9 p.m. - Link
- 19 Nov - U.S. Naval Academy Foundation Fall Board of Directors Meeting
- 20 Nov - Naval Academy Athletic Foundation Fall Trustee Meeting
- 20 – 21 Nov - USNA Glee Club w/ St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, Powell Hall, St. Louis, MO - 7:30 p.m.
- 20 – 21 Nov - Masqueraders’ Fall Production in Mahan Auditorium - Tickets
- 21 Nov - Navy Letterwinners Tailgate - Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium - Food and drinks begin at 10 a.m. - Register here.
- 21 Nov - Navy vs. Memphis University, NMCMS - 12 p.m.
- 28 Nov - Navy at University of North Carolina Charlotte, Charlotte, NC - TBD
- 28 Nov - Navy Football vs. Charlotte 49ers Tailgate
DECEMBER
- 2 Dec - Trident Brass Holiday Concert in Mahan Hall Auditorium - 7 p.m. - Tickets
- 4 Dec - USNA Wreaths Across America Ceremony & Wreath Laying - 9 a.m.
- 4 Dec - Pipes and Drums Fall Concert in Mahan Hall Auditorium - 7 p.m. - Tickets
- 5 Dec - American Conference Championship Game
- 7 Dec - Beat Army Pep Rally
- 8 Dec - NABSD Holiday Market in Dahlgren Hall
- 9 Dec - Army-Navy (13th Company) Ball Run from T-Court
- 9 Dec - GSMC Social & Business Meeting Brudergarten - 5 - 6 p.m. Online event: Link
- 10 Dec - USNA Band Holiday by the Bay Concert
- 11 Dec - GSMC Eggs & Legs Breakfast - 8:30 - 10 a.m. - Tap house 1637 23418 Three Notch Rd., California, MD - Register
- 12 Dec - Army-Navy, Met Life Stadium, Rutherford, NJ
- 14 Dec - Beat Army / Fall Sports Bell Ringing - TBD
- 17 Dec - USNA Graduation
JANUARY
- 9 Jan - USNA Glee Club - Carnegie Hall - New York City - 8 p.m. (Discounted military and veterans tickets available) Tickets
- 24 – 27 Jan - USNA Leadership Conference in Alumni & Mahan Hall
FEBRUARY
- 4 Feb - Ship Selection in Alumni Hall – TBD
- 4-5 Feb – Service Academy Career Conference (SACC), Atlanta, GA [Link]
- 27 Feb - Fencing Alumni Meet
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USNA AA&F resources & Links
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