14 Mar Daily Shipmate

Friday, March 14, 2025

1862 - A joint amphibious operation landed some 12,000 Marines and Union Army troops at New Bern, North Carolina, resulting in the capture of the town, which contained a Confederate arms depot, two steamers, and four forts.

 

1969 - While in command of a SEAL team in an assault on an island in Nha Trang Bay, South Vietnam, Lieutenant (j.g.) Joseph R. Kerrey was severely wounded by a grenade. He maintained control of the operation, calling in fire support and ordering the members of his team to secure an extraction site. For his heroism, Kerrey was awarded the Medal of Honor.

 

2018 - LT Caleb King '12, USN was lost when the F/A-18 Super Hornet he was aboard crashed short of the runway at Key West, Florida. The pilot was also killed; they were members of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213. Caleb appeared in 38 football games over three seasons with Navy. He was survived by his wife Victoria '13 and his fifteen-month-old daughter.

ACADEMY & GRADUATE HAPPENINGS

The Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation hosted SACC Atlanta March 12-13th at the Hyatt Regency. More than 340 candidates from all the service academies and approximately 40 companies were in attendance for this premier job fair event. President and CEO Jeff Webb '95 joined SACC Executive Director Mike Lowe '98 and AA&F SACC Director Tonya McGinnis in networking with USNA alums and hearing from companies and recruiters about the job market and the demand signal for Academy alums in the various industries represented. SACC is all about forging powerful connections for Service Academy graduates, industry leaders, and premier academic institutions. Whether you're a Service Academy graduate seeking your next challenge, an industry leading company in search of exceptional leaders, or a premier academic institution aiming to attract top-tier students, the Service Academy Career Conference provides the platform you need to forge powerful connections, unlocking unprecedented opportunities for growth and impact. Join us May 8-9 in Washington DC for the next SACC.

Listen to this great new podcast hosted by 2006 alums Josh Angichiodo and Adam Hudson. This week they interview Aught Six-time gold medalist LT Brad Snyder, USN (Ret). Brad discusses how one gold medal almost didn't happen. 28 minutes of amazing content with one of our Distinguished Grads.

GOVERNMENT & MILITARY NEWS

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday ordered a “rapid” services-wide review of existing standards for physical fitness, body composition and grooming, according to a Pentagon news release. In a memo, Hegseth directed the undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness to gather the existing standards. Darin Selnick is performing those duties. While described as “rapid,” the memo does not provide a timeline for the review. “We must remain vigilant in maintaining the standards that enable the men and women of our military to protect the American people and our homeland as the world's most lethal and effective fighting force,” Hegseth wrote in the release.

LOCAL, EDUCATION & OTHER ACADEMY NEWS

John Feinstein, whose career as a columnist and bestselling author of sports books made him one of the most notable sportswriters of his time, died Thursday. He was 69. Feinstein died of natural causes at his brother's home in McLean, Virginia. Robert Feinstein said he discovered his brother's body. John Feinstein was a regular sports columnist for the Post but began his career as a night police reporter in 1977. He was most widely known for his coverage of college basketball.

NAVAL ACADEMY ATHLETICS NEWS & RESULTS

Rifle vs NCAA Championship - Lexington, Ky. - 9 a.m.

Men's Gymnastics vs Greenville University - Annapolis, Md. - 1 p.m.

Men's Tennis at Point Loma - San Diego, Calif. - 3:30 p.m. ET

Men's Tennis at LMU - Los Angeles, Calif. - 4 p.m. ET

Women's Golf at Red Rocks Invitational - Sedona, Ariz. - 4 p.m. ET (1 p.m. MST)

 

Intercollegiate Sailing Graham Hall Team Race - Annapolis, Md. - All Day

Women's Rowing at Oak Ridge Cardinal Invite - Day 1 - Oak Ridge, Tenn.

Men's Rugby at Mount St. Mary's - Emmitsburg, Md. - Noon

Women's Lacrosse vs Colgate - Annapolis, Md. - 1 p.m.

Baseball vs Army - Annapolis, Md. - 1 p.m.

Baseball vs Army - Annapolis, Md. - 4 p.m.

Women's Golf at Red Rocks Invitational - Sedona, Ariz. - 4 p.m. ET (1 p.m. MST)

Men's Lacrosse vs Johns Hopkins - Annapolis, Md. - 7 p.m.

 

Women's Rowing at Oak Ridge Cardinal Invite - Oak Ridge, Tenn.

Intercollegiate Sailing - Graham Hall Team Race - Annapolis, Md. - All Day

Women's Golf at Red Rocks Invitational - Sedona, Ariz. - 11:15 a.m. ET (8:15 a.m. MST)

Baseball vs Army - Annapolis, Md. - 1 p.m.

Army Leads 11-8. (Navy - Men's Basketball, Men's Rugby, Men's Cross Country, Football, Gymnastics, Rifle, Men's Indoor Track & Field, Women's Indoor Track & Field; Army - Women's Basketball, Wrestling, Volleyball, Sprint Football, Golf, Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer, Women's Cross Country, W Rugby, Men's Swim and Dive, Women's Swim and Dive)

 

 

5 Apr - Women's Outdoor Track & Field - Annapolis - TBA 

5 Apr - Men's Outdoor Track & Field - Annapolis - TBA

5 Apr - Women's Tennis - West Point - 10 a.m.

12 Apr - Men's Tennis - West Point - 1 p.m.

12 Apr - W. Lacrosse - West Point - 12:30 p.m.

12 Apr - M. Lacrosse - Annapolis - 2:30 p.m.

USNA AND AA&F EVENTS

MARCH

7-16 Mar - USNA Spring Break

12-13 Mar - SACC Atlanta

13 Mar - Survivor Advocacy Network Webinar - “Boundaries & Dealing with Shame”

17 Mar - SW Washington/Oregon + NAPC of Oregon Roadshow - Portland, OR

18 Mar - Hanford Tri-Cities Chapter + NAPC of Washington Roadshow - Richland, WA

19 Mar - Northwest ID Chapter + NAPC of Idaho Roadshow - Coeur d'Alene, ID

20 Mar - Southern ID Chapter + NAPC of Idaho Roadshow - Boise, ID

21 Mar -  A&SP Executive Committee Meeting - Fluegel Alumni Center

22 Mar - Annual Gathering for USNA Women - Fluegel Alumni Center

22 Mar - Fencing (club) Alumni Meet - Dahlgren Hall

26 Mar - Alumni Mentoring Program (AMP) Class of 2025 enrollment

30-31 Mar - Volunteer Leader Summit - Fluegel Alumni Center

 

APRIL

3 Apr - Pete Medhurst Remembrance Event - Fluegel Alumni Center - 5:00pm - 8 pm

4 Apr - Annapolis Cup Social - Cannon Shot Documentary screening - Fluegel Alumni Center

5 Apr - Annapolis Cup - USNA-St. John's Croquet Match

5 Apr - Women's Lacrosse Alumni Appreciation Day (Home Game vs. Holy Cross)

10-12 Apr - Class of 1955 - 70th Reunion

11 Apr - Athletic & Scholarship Programs Spring Meeting - Akerson Tower

11-12 Apr - Men's Soccer Alumni Weekend

12 Apr - Navy Letterwinners Association Army/Navy Men's Lacrosse Tailgate

23 April - Bonds of Gold Ceremony

24 Apr - AA&F Vietnam Legacy of Valor Series Speaker Event - Fluegel Alumni Center

24-27 Apr - Class of 1970 - 55th Reunion

25 Apr - Council of Class Presidents Spring Meeting, Fluegel, TBD

25 Apr - USNA Dedication Parade, Worden Field

30 Apr - USNA Capstone Day

30 Apr - USNA Foundation Spring Board of Directors Welcome Reception

 

MAY

1 May - USNA Foundation Spring BOD meeting, Fluegel Alumni Center

6-8 May - Class of 1957 - 70th Reunion

7-9 May - USNA Alumni Association Spring BOT Meeting, Fluegel Alumni Center

8-9 May - SACC Washington DC

14 May - Class of 2028 Herndon Climb

21 May -  Blue Angels CFR Event - Hospital Point, USNA

22 May - Color Parade, Worden Field

22 May - USNA Prizes & Awards, Alumni Hall, 2 p.m.

23 May - Class of 2025 Naval Academy Graduation and Commissioning Ceremony, NMCMS

26 May - Run to Honor - Reading the names of the fallen alumni heroes in Memorial Hall

26 May - Run to Honor Nationwide Walk/Runs

 

17-18 Jun - Entrepreneur Summit, Fluegel Alumni Center

25 Jun - Athletic & Scholarship Program Pre-I Day Reception, Fluegel Alumni Center

26 Jun - USNA Induction Day, Class of 2029

 

22 Aug - Friends of Navy Sailing Starting Gun Reception: Severn Sailing Association - 6 p.m.

23 Aug - Friends of Navy Sailing Supe brief, race and Sail Navy Banquet

24 Aug - Annapolis 10 Miler - Run to Honor is a charity partner

28-31 Aug - Class of 1960 - 65th Reunion

30 Aug - Navy vs VMI, NMCMS, Annapolis, MD

 

6 Sep - Navy Football vs University of Alabama Birmingham, NMCMS, Annapolis, MD

13 Sep - Navy Football vs Tulsa, NMCMS, Annapolis, MD

27 Sep - Navy Football vs Rice, NMCMS, Annapolis, MD

 

2 Oct - Presidents Circle Welcome Reception, Fluegel

2-4 Oct - Presidents Circle Weekend

2-5 Oct - Class of 1990 – 35th Reunion

2-5 Oct - Class of 1995 – 30 Reunion

4 Oct - Navy Football vs Air Force, NMCMS, Annapolis, MD

11 Oct - Navy Football @ Temple, Lincoln Financial Stadium, Philadelphia, PA

14 Oct - Athletic & Scholarship Fall Board Meeting, Fluegel - TBD

23-26 Oct - Class of 1965 - 60th Reunion

23-26 Oct - Class of 1975 – 50th Reunion

25 Oct - Navy Football vs Florida Atlantic, NMCMS, Annapolis, MD

25 Oct - United States Naval Academy Homecoming

25 Oct - Welcome Home Event, Fluegel Alumni Center

 

1 Nov - Navy Football @ University of North Texas, DATCU Stadium, Denton, TX

5-6 Nov - US Naval Academy Foundation Fall Board of Directors Reception/Meeting

8 Nov - Navy Football @ Notre Dame, Notre Dame Stadium, South Bend, IN

14 Nov - Fall A&SP Trustee Meeting - Annapolis

15 Nov - Navy Football vs University of South Florida, NMCMS, Annapolis, MD

17 Nov - Council of Class Presidents, (Fall COCP Meeting), Fluegel

18-19 Nov - US Naval Academy Alumni Association Board of Trustee Fall Meeting, Fluegel

27 Nov - Navy Football @ University of Memphis, Liberty Bowl, Memphis, TN

 

5/6 Dec - American Athletic Conference Football Championship Game, TBD

6 Dec - Distinguished Graduate Selection Committee Meeting, Fluegel, TBD

13 Dec - Army – Navy, M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, MD