26 Mar Daily Shipmate

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

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1953 - Serving in a platoon of the 1st Marine Division in Korea during an attack against an enemy force, Hospital Corpsman Francis C. Hammond was seriously wounded when the enemy counterattacked. He continued to treat the wounded over the course of a four-hour period until his platoon was ordered to withdraw. While supervising the evacuation of casualties and assisting the corpsmen of the relieving unit, he was killed by enemy fire. Hammond was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously.

 

1966 - The Seventh Fleet Amphibious Ready Group landed U.S. and South Vietnamese Marines 35 miles south of Saigon, South Vietnam. This was the first amphibious operation conducted in the Mekong Delta, though no sizable Viet Cong force was encountered.

 

1993 - LT Robert Forwalder '89, USN was lost when the E-2C Hawkeye he was aboard crashed into the Ionian Sea while returning to USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). He was survived by his wife, son, parents, and brother.

ACADEMY & GRADUATE HAPPENINGS

Michael recently retired as the Director of the VCNO's Disruptive Capabilities Office.  Culminating 38 years of service as a Navy Captain, S-3 Viking pilot, defense industry executive, and Senior Executive in the Department of the Navy. His retirement was held March 24, 2025, at the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes.  Bravo Zulu, Fair Winds and Following Seas! In the picture Michael Stewart, '87 honored by ADM Jim Kilby, '86 and a gathering of '87 Classmates at the Hall of Heroes.

The portion of Greenbury Point beyond the Nature Center will be closed to all personnel as follows: after 4:00 PM on Wednesday, March 26th and after 4:00 PM on Thursday, March 27th.  This closure impacts:

 

East and West Access Roads

Walking Trails

Dog Park

Possum Point

Mill Creek Marina

MWR Cottages

Nature Center

 

IN ADDITION, the entirety of Greenbury Point beyond Providence Road will be CLOSED TO ALL USERS for OPERATIONAL/MISSION PURPOSES as follows: after 12 a.m. on Thursday, March 27th until 5 a.m. on Thursday, March 27th and after 12 a.m. on Friday, March 28th until 5 a.m. on Friday, March 28th.

 

ABSOLUTELY NO ENTRY or use of this land is permitted during this time. In addition to the above, this closure includes:

Brigade Sports Complex;

Naval Academy Golf Course;

Naval Academy Primary School;

Cross Country course,

Rugby Fields

GOVERNMENT & MILITARY NEWS

The U.S. Navy released an administrative order earlier this month, reminding sailors and Marines of the service's social media guidelines. The message told service members of policies that require them to temper any expressions of their political ideologies, in keeping with the U.S. military's code of conduct. “Service Members may not engage in partisan political activity while on duty and should avoid inferences that their personal political activities imply, or appear to imply, official sponsorship, approval, or endorsement by the [Department of the Navy] or [Defense Department],” the memo stated. Service members are allowed to operate personal accounts, the memo reads, so long as they do not conduct official DOD communications on social media platforms or misrepresent the armed forces in their online activity.

The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (NIMCSG) departed Naval Base Kitsap in Bremerton, Washington, for a regularly scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific, March 21. For five decades, the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group has upheld the U.S. Navy's commitment to a forward presence while ensuring maritime security, deterring aggression, and protecting the American way of life. Nimitz, in its 50th year of service, continues and celebrates its legacy of strengthening alliances and partnerships, demonstrating the power of teamwork and cooperation in maintaining peace and security. Commander, Carrier Air Wing 17, will deploy with Nimitz. CVW-17's CAG is CAPT Brent Jaquith '01.

LOCAL, EDUCATION & OTHER ACADEMY NEWS

CAPT Brent “Bob” Jaquith is a native of Proctor, Vermont.  He graduated with merit from the United States Naval Academy in 2001 with a Bachelor of Science degree in economics and a minor in German.  Upon completion of flight training, he was designated a Naval Aviator in 2004.

What happens when a retired Navy captain and a military historian walk into a bar? That's what Capt. William Toti '79 and Seth Paridon, hosts of the “Unauthorized History of the Pacific War” podcast, wanted to find out in 2022. Two years later, what started as a lark has turned into a powerhouse program — approaching 10 million listeners and accumulating a die-hard fanbase. Paridon, the former staff historian at The National WWII Museum for 15 years, provides the story arc for each episode while Toti, who served more than 26 years in the Navy, “riff[s] on the strategic concepts and the battle plan,” the retired officer said. “I'll pull it up to the strategic level and try to put it in context that way.”

The NCAA Division I Football Oversight Committee apparently did not think too highly of a proposal that would have allowed Army and Navy to play an additional regular season game. Navy athletic director Chet Gladchuk confirmed to The Capital Gazette that the committee tabled the request during a recent meeting in which the matter was discussed. American Athletic Conference commissioner Tim Pernetti informed Gladchuk of the committee's decision without providing specific reasons why. CBS Sports, citing a source familiar with the meeting, reported there was “no support” among the Oversight Committee members to honor the request. “I'm not privy to all the discussion that went on, but in my judgment it was unfortunate because there is rationale to justify Army and Navy playing a 13th game,” Gladchuk said. “I'm disappointed and not sure what the thinking might be.”

NAVAL ACADEMY ATHLETICS NEWS & RESULTS

Yesterday's Results

Men's Golf at Golden Horseshoe Intercollegiate - 5th place of 13 teams

Baseball vs Coppin State - W 17-2

Today's Matchups

Women's Lacrosse vs Loyola - Annapolis, Md. - 6 p.m.

USNA AND AA&F EVENTS

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

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

 

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)

6 Apr - Boston Chapter + NAPC of New England Roadshow - Cambridge, MA

7 Apr - Connecticut Chapter + NAPC of Connecticut Roadshow - Norwalk, CT

8 Apr - Rhode Island Chapter + NAPC of New England Roadshow - Providence, RI

9 Apr - Maine Chapter + NAPC of New England Roadshow - Portland, ME

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

12 Apr - NAAA Sale of the Century

21-27 Apr - Huntsville, Alabama Navy Week

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

29 Apr - Erik Kristensen Memorial Lecture - St. John's College

30 Apr - USNA Capstone Day

30 Apr - USNA Foundation Spring Board of Directors Welcome Reception

 

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

12-18 May - Richmond, VA Navy Week

14 May - Class of 2028 Herndon Climb

16-18 May - USA Warriors Sled Hockey Event

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

 

16-22 Jun - Anchorage, Alaska Navy Week

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

30 Jun - 6 Jul - Duluth, Minnesota Navy Week

 

4-10 Aug - Sioux Falls, South Dakota Navy Week

18-24 Aug - Columbus, Ohio Navy Week

21-22 Aug - SACC San Diego

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

25-31 Aug - Springfield, Missouri Navy Week

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, Tulsa, OK.

14 Sep - Annapolis Travis Manion 9/11 Heroes Run

15-21 Sep - Wichita Falls, Texas Navy Week

22-28 Sep - Hartford, CT Navy Week

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

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

25-31 - Eugene, Oregon Navy Week

 

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

10-16  Nov - Santa Fe, New Mexico Navy Week.

14 Nov - Athletic & Scholarship Fall Board Meeting, Navy/Marine Corps Stadium

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

19-20 Nov - SACC Chicago

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