10 Jun Daily Shipmate

Tuesday, Jun 10, 2025

1945 - A kamikaze near misses the destroyer William D. Porter (DD-579) off Okinawa, Japan, causing it to burn fiercely. In command of the nearby large support landing craft LCS (L)-I22, Lieutenant Richard M. McCool, Jr., Class of 1945, places his vessel alongside the stricken destroyer to take off members of its crew before the destroyer sinks. The following day, when a suicide plane crashes into his ship, McCool is wounded, but musters the strength to personally free men trapped in a compartment. For his heroic actions on these two days, McCool is awarded the Medal of Honor.

1965 - LTjg Carl Doughtie '63, USN was killed in action when his A-1 Skyraider was shot down over North Vietnam while on an attack mission. It was his tenth combat mission; he was flying with Attack Squadron (VA) 25 from USS Midway (CV 41). Carl was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. For more than 32 years, he was officially listed as missing in action. His remains were identified in 1998, however, and he was buried in Arlington National Cemetery in 1999. He was survived by his parents.

Academy & Graduate happenings

Nestled within Naval Station Rota, Spain, Camp Mitchell stands as a testament to the unwavering commitment and operational excellence of the U.S. Navy Seabees. Named in honor of Capt. Thomas J. Mitchell '53, a distinguished Civil Engineer Corps (CEC) officer who was killed in action in 1974, the camp has served as a forward-deployed hub for Naval Construction Forces in the European and African theaters for decades. The history of Camp Mitchell dates back to the early years of the Cold War, when the United States and its NATO allies sought to strengthen their presence in Europe. With the establishment of Naval Station Rota in 1953, the strategic location of southern Spain provided the U.S. Navy with a critical gateway between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. At a ceremony on July 23, 1982, Chief Civil Engineer of the Navy Rear Adm. William M. Zobel officially named Camp Mitchell in honor of Capt. Thomas J. Mitchell, a U.S. Naval Academy graduate of 1953.

On Sunday, June 8th, 2025, the Annapolis Blues soccer football team played Lionsbridge FC in Navy/Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, and won 2-0.  This is not the first time that one of Lionsbridge FC's owners had attended a game in that stadium.  Kevin Joyce '03 - a Naval Academy graduate - is part owner of Lionsbridge. Since its founding in 2017, Lionsbridge Football Club has rapidly become a cornerstone of the Newport News/Norfolk peninsula sporting community; and, it is a rising force in US lower-division soccer. Founded by local entrepreneurs Joyce '03 and Mike Vest, Lionsbridge FC was built on the vision of bringing high-quality, community-focused soccer to the Hampton Roads area. Named after the iconic Lion's Bridge in Newport News, the club has matched its symbolic roots with real-world impact both on and off the field.

Government & Military News

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is sending a battalion of Marines to downtown Los Angeles to join National Guard troops supporting federal agencies amid protests against the Trump administration's immigration raids. U.S. Northern Command confirmed in a Monday evening statement to USNI News that the 2nd Battallion, 7th Marines will head west from Twentynine Palms in Southern California to the state's largest city. “Approximately 700 Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division will seamlessly integrate with the Title 10 forces under Task Force 51 who are protecting federal personnel and federal property in the greater Los Angeles area,” reads the statement from the Colorado-based combatant command.

Roughly 700 Marines have been ordered to deploy to Los Angeles to protect federal buildings and officials amid mounting immigration protests there,  U.S. Northern Command, or NORTHCOM, announced on Monday. Generally speaking, Marine infantry units focus on lethal force as opposed to less-than-lethal force, so they are typically not trained or equipped to deal with civil disturbances, said retired Army Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré, who led military relief efforts following Hurricane Katrina in 2005. “In this particular mission, they could supplement the Guard or work with them in the mission of protecting federal property and people,” Honoré told Task & Purpose on Monday.

These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy's deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of June 9, 2025, based on Navy and public data. In cases in which a CSG or ARG is conducting disaggregated operations, the chart reflects the location of the capital ship.

Cmdr. Ryan Miller relieved Cmdr. Janet Broome '06 as USS Marinette (LCS 25) Commanding Officer, during a change of command ceremony at Naval Station Mayport, June 09. Broome and her crew also took Marinette to Annapolis, MD earlier this year to be present for the Naval Academy's Ship Selection Night. Throughout the course of her tenure her crew facilitated over 5,000 visitors, significantly increasing the public's awareness and knowledge of both the Navy's Surface Community and the Littoral Combat Ship program. “It is unbelievable that I had the honor and privilege to lead such an amazing crew,” said Broome. “This crew has shown real strength, resiliency, tenacity, and perseverance, accomplishing every task they were assigned.” Cmdr. Broome will report to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, for her next duty station.

Local, Education & other academy news

Cmdr. Janet Broome is a native of El Paso, TX and a 2006 graduate of the United States Naval Academy, where she earned her bachelor's degree in Information Technology. She has earned her master's degree in National Security Affairs from American Military University. A career Surface Warfare Officer, Broome's shipboard assignments include Auxiliaries Officer aboard USS Dubuque (LPD 8), First Lieutenant aboard USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44), and Training Officer onboard USS Bataan (LHD 5).

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 - 7-8 p.m. Get ready to experience a time-honored military tradition worthy of a presidential inauguration. Join us on select Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. this summer to hear the world-renowned U.S. Navy Band perform its Concerts on the Avenue series. Enjoy warm weather, live music, and an unparalleled backdrop on Navy Memorial Plaza.

More than 900 cadets graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy in a ceremony at Falcon Stadium May 29. In all, 791 Class of 2025 cadets were commissioned into the Air Force, and 93 were commissioned into the Space Force as second lieutenants. Additionally, 14 international cadets graduated with their U.S. classmates. The breakdown: - 1,428 men and women received appointments into the Class of 2025, and 1,113 were inducted; 69% of the graduating class are men, and 31% are women; 23% are racial and ethnic minorities; 45% were selected to attend undergraduate pilot training.

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 p.m. - 7 p.m. - 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 - 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 p.m. - 7 p.m. - 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