5 Jun Daily Shipmate

Thursday, Jun 5, 2025

1917 - Under the command of Lieutenant Kenneth Whiting, Class of 1901, the 1st Aeronautical Detachment landed in France, becoming the first American military force of any service to arrive on the continent of Europe during World War I. (5–6 June)

 

1944 - 1LT Millard Rosenberg '25, USA was lost when the training aircraft he was aboard crashed near Marksville, Louisiana following a mid-air collision. Four other men were also killed. He had graduated with his class but was among the dozens not offered a commission. He attended the University of California at Berkeley, and taught music in Oakland for 16 years. He entered the Army Air Forces in April 1943. He was survived by his wife and two daughters (aged 11 and 6).

 

1976 - An A-6 Intruder conducted the first successful firing of a fully guided Tomahawk cruise missile over the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. The Tomahawk became the standard offensive weapon on board Navy ships, with its first operational use in the 1991 Gulf War.

ACADEMY & GRADUATE HAPPENINGS

Seventh-year South Florida AD Michael Kelly, 54, is leaving for the same job at Navy. A formal announcement was made Wednesday afternoon. A Washington, D.C., native, Kelly will replace Chet Gladchuk, who retired in April after 24 years at Navy. Kelly's father, Dennis Kelly '67, attended the U.S. Naval Academy and was a Naval officer who served in Vietnam.

Navy will open up the 2029 football season on Sept. 1 at Ohio State the two schools announced today.  This will be the sixth meeting between the two and the first since 2014. The last three meetings between Navy and Ohio State have been close as the Buckeyes defeated the Mids 31-28 in the 1981 Liberty Bowl, 31-27 in 2009 in Columbus and 34-17 in 2014 in Baltimore. In the 2009 game, Navy scored two touchdowns in a span of four minutes to cut the Ohio State lead to two, but Buckeye safety Brian Rolle picked off Ricky Dobbs' two-point conversion pass and returned it 99 yards for two points and clinched the Ohio State win.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced today that the President has made the following nominations: Navy Vice Adm. Charles B. Cooper II '89 for appointment to the grade of admiral, with assignment as commander, U.S. Central Command, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. Cooper is currently serving as deputy commander, U.S. Central Command.

President Donald Trump has nominated Vice Adm. Frank Bradley '91 to lead U.S. Special Operations Command, according to a Defense Department announcement. Bradley, who has led Joint Special Operations Command since August 2022, will be promoted to admiral. If confirmed, Bradley would take over the combatant command from Army Gen. Bryan Fenton, who has led SOCOM since August 2022. He graduated from the Naval Academy in 1991 and from Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training in 1992.

GOVERNMENT & MILITARY NEWS

Select Thursdays from May - July | Movies begin at Dusk. Grab a blanket or chair and relax under the stars with the Lone Sailor on Thursday evenings during the summer at Movies on the Memorial.  Movies begin at dusk, but we encourage you to arrive early to get a prime spot on the plaza. In the case of inclement weather, movies will be canceled. 2025 Movies on the Memorial Schedule:

 

12 June: The Guardian

19 June: Aquamarine

26 June: Aquaman

3 July: Moana 

A West Coast destroyer departed on Tuesday as the latest ship to deploy in support of operations in U.S. Northern Command, reads a statement from U.S. Fleet Forces. USS Sampson (DDG-102) left from San Diego to relieve the Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship USS Charleston (LCS-18), “continuing the Navy's role in maritime operations that support national security priorities,” reads the statement. “The deployment is part of the Department of Defense's support to national objectives along the U.S. southern border, following Presidential directives and ongoing interagency efforts to improve border security and homeland defense.”

LOCAL, EDUCATION & OTHER ACADEMY NEWS

A native of Massachusetts, Commander Catherine S.  Long graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science in Economics and a minor in French. She earned a Master of Science in Operations Research from the Naval Postgraduate School. As a fellow with the Secretary of Defense Strategic Thinkers Program, she earned a Master of International Public Policy from the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS).

Zachary Guerra '00 is a powerful force in storytelling, making the leap from Naval Aviator flying S-3B Vikings to directing multi-million-dollar productions for some of the world's biggest brands. Over the past decade, Zachary has directed and produced more than 25 high-impact campaigns for global brands such as Apple and ESPN, managing more than $34 million in production budgets. As a Director, Writer, and Producer, Zachary has written 15+ screenplays and directed over 20 commercials, all while actively developing feature films with both major studios and independent teams. His new documentary CANON SHOT captures the croquet rivalry between Navy and St. John's, spotlighting cultural gaps. The film reveals how two schools in the same town rarely engage with each other. Check out Zachary's appearance on the Service Academy Business Mastermind (SABM) Podcast.

St. John's College has announced that President Nora Demleitner has officially stepped down from her role as collegewide president and president of the Annapolis campus at the conclusion of the academic year. Her departure marks the end of a tenure defined by institutional progress, community engagement, and student-focused initiatives. Demleitner began her term on January of 2022. “It has been a great honor to lead America's third-oldest college, a beacon of the liberal arts and deep conversation,” said President Demleitner. “I am grateful for the support and friendship the special St. John's community extended to me and my family, and I am proud of all we have accomplished together to position the college well for the future.”

USNA AND AA&F EVENTS

JUNE

7 Jun - Naval Engineers & STEM Advocates SIG “Women Can Fly” event - Warrenton-Fauquier Airport

10 Jun - USNA Women Trauma Survivor Webinar - 7-9 pm ET. Virtual event: Major (USAF) Latetia Bland-Thergood, MSW speaking on the topic: "Exploring Moral Injury"

11 Jun - Hampton Roads Chapter - Midshipmen Meet and Greet Social - 5:00pm - 7:00pm - Rocky Mountain Room, Blue Moon TapHouse - Waterside District - More Info

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

 

JULY

9 Jul - Hampton Roads Chapter - Chapter event with Navy Offensive Coordinator Drew Cronic  and Midshipmen Meet & Greet Social. 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. - Rocky Mountain Room, Blue Moon TapHouse - Waterside District. More Info

14-16 Jul - YP visit to Yorktown, VA.

 

AUGUST

1-3 Aug - Seattle Sea Fair

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

6 Aug - Hampton Roads Chapter Midshipmen Summer Cruise Meet and Greet - Norfolk - 5:00pm - 7:00pm - Rocky Mountain Room, Blue Moon TapHouse - Waterside District - More Info

7 Aug - Class of 2029 Plebe Parent Mixer, Fluegel

18 Aug - USNA Classes begin

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 Aug - Navy Football Brotherhood Weekend Kickoff Dinner w/ Football Coaching Staff

28-31 Aug - Class of 2010 15th Reunion

28-31 Aug - Class of 1960 65th Reunion

29 Aug - Navy Football Brotherhood Fallen Brothers Golf Classic & Evening Social

30 Aug - Navy Football Brotherhood Weekend Tailgater, NMCMS

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

 

SEPTEMBER

4 Sep - Distinguished Graduate Award (DGA) Medal Ceremony - Alumni Hall, 4:30 p.m.

4-6 Sep - Class of 2000 25th Reunion

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

18-19 Sep - McMullen Naval History Symposium - USNA

18-21 Sep - Class of 1985 - 40th Reunion

22-28 Sep - Hartford, CT Navy Week

25-27 Sep - Class of 2020 5th Reunion

26 Sep - Council of Annual Giving meeting - Fluegel Alumni Center

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

 

OCTOBER

2 Oct - President Circle Welcome Reception, Fluegel

2-4 Oct - President Circle Weekend

2-5 Oct - Class of 1990 35th Reunion

2-5 Oct - Class of 1995 30th Reunion

2-5 Oct - Class of 2015 10th Reunion

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

10 Oct - USNA Founder's Day

10 Oct - Army-Navy Cup XIV. Soccer doubleheader vs Army at Subaru Park, Philadelphia. Women's Match - 4:00 p.m., Men's Match at 7:00 p.m.

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

13 Oct - U.S. Navy Birthday

13 Oct - Surface Navy Museum Grand Opening - Battleship Iowa - Los Angeles

23-26 Oct - Class of 1965 60th Reunion

23-26 Oct - Class of 1975 50th Reunion

23-26 Oct - Class of 2005 20th 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

 

NOVEMBER

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

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

6-9 Nov - Class of 1980 45th Reunion

8 Nov - Navy @ Notre Dame, Notre Dame Stadium, South Bend, IN - 7:30 p.m.

10 Nov - Marine Corps Birthday

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

14 Nov - Run to Honor's annual pre-Honor Our Fallen Heroes Gathering (FAC)

14 Nov - US Naval Academy Athletic & Scholarship Program Fall Meeting, NMCMS

15 Nov - Navy vs University of South Florida, NMCMS

15 Nov - Honor Our Fallen Heroes - Location TBD

17 Nov - Council of Class Presidents Fall 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

 

DECEMBER

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