21 August Daily Shipmate

Thursday, Aug 21, 2025

1950 - Signaling the intensification of the air war over Korea, aircraft from the carriers Valley Forge (CV-45) and Philippine Sea (CV-47) set new records for operations, completing 202 sorties in one day in the Pyongyang, North Korea, area.

 

1968 - PFC James Anderson, Jr., was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor by Secretary of the Navy, Paul R. Ignatius, for heroism in Vietnam while serving as a rifleman with Company F, 2d Battalion, 3d Marines in February 1967. This was the first Medal of Honor presented to an African-American Marine. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Anderson, Sr., received the award during ceremonies at Marine Barracks, 8th and I.

 

2003 - LT Kylan Jones-Huffman '94, USNR was killed in action near Hillah, Iraq, by Iraqi insurgents while serving as an intelligence officer with I Marine Expeditionary Force. He was the first mobilized reservist to be killed in either Iraq or Afghanistan. Fluent in Arabic, Farsi, French, and German, Kylan had also earned a master's degree in history from the University of Maryland. Following surface warfare tours in a Frigate and Mine Countermeasures Ship, he taught history at the Naval Academy for about two years. He worked for a year with the Naval Criminal Investigative Service; his first day of work was September 11, 2001. He had been accepted to a doctorate program at George Washington University, but had not yet started. Kylan was survived by his wife.

Academy & Graduate happenings

The U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation (USNA AA&F) and the Naval Academy Athletic Association (NAAA) are proud to announce a landmark $10 million commitment from Bruce R. Lakefield '67 and his wife, Bernadine, in support of the continued development of Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. The Lakefields' generous gift will fund the design, construction, and long-term operation of a new pavilion in the stadium's north end zone. The Bruce and Bernadine Lakefield Pavilion will be a flagship feature of Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and the largest special event space in Anne Arundel County. Designed to serve both the Naval Academy and Annapolis community, it will host events including reunions, U.S. Naval Academy Brigade functions, and gameday hospitality. More than just a venue, the facility will stand as a testament to the Naval Academy's enduring commitment to strengthening the Physical Mission and investing in spaces that inspire excellence.

Parent Giving - For generations, the United States Naval Academy has prepared young men and women to lead with honor, courage, and commitment. This legacy is strengthened every day by those who believe in the power of leadership, service, and shared purpose, including the parents of today's Brigade. Federal funds provide a baseline, but they do not cover the full cost of a 21st century Naval Academy education. Private philanthropy fuels the Margin of Excellence, including the programs and experiences that set our midshipmen apart. From leadership development and academic enrichment to varsity athletics and international study, your support makes the difference. Your generosity enhances your own midshipman's experience while shaping opportunities for the entire Brigade.

Government & Military News

A Navy pilot is recovering after ejecting from an F/A-18E Super Hornet Wednesday morning off the coast of Virginia. LT Jackie Parashar, a public affairs officer for Naval Air Force Atlantic, confirmed to WAVY the mishap took place just before 10 a.m.  The pilot, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83, was conducting a routine training flight at the time, the Navy said. The squadron is based at Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach. The pilot ejected and the plane crashed into the Atlantic Ocean. The Navy has not indicated yet what led to the crash. Search and rescue crews responded and located the pilot at 11:21 a.m.

A fire broke out Wednesday on the amphibious warship New Orleans (LPD-18) while it was operating off the coast of Japan, local media reported. Japan's Coast Guard assisted the crew with firefighting activities around 5 p.m. local time (4 a.m. Washington, DC time), according to Japanese broadcaster NHK. “Crews are responding to a fire aboard USS New Orleans (LPD 18) this evening, Aug. 20, (Japan Time) which is in the vicinity of Okinawa, Japan. We will provide more details as they become available,” according to a Navy spokesman.

Local, Education & other academy news

There's still time to register for the new Anchors Aweigh Open - Friday, 24 October. Gather your foursome and hit the greens at the breathtaking USNA Golf Course for a tournament that's more than just golf - it's a celebration of camaraderie, competition and Navy spirit! Naval Academy Golf Course. Scramble format: 8 a.m. ET check-in, 9 a.m. shotgun start. Foursome: $1,600. Exciting contests and can't-miss prizes, a delicious breakfast, on-course lunch, and post-play vibes at our after-party are on the menu. An exclusive 3-day Pebble Beach golf getaway, courtesy of Sheehy-Lexus of Annapolis, will be auctioned.

We are setting sail in February 2026 on a 14-night voyage from Sydney to Bali. Will you join us? Strolling Brisbane's Gold Coast, snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef, or uncovering Captain Cook's history in Cooktown, it is all possible when you book this trip with us today. Feel the thrill of spotting jumping crocodiles on the Adelaide River, immerse yourself in Aboriginal culture in Darwin, and step ashore on Komodo Island to see legendary Komodo dragons. We'll end our journey in Bali, surrounded by the rice terraces, serene temples and breathtaking shores so don't forget the camera. It's an unforgettable shared adventure for you and your fellow alumni. Book this opportunity today!

Craig Symonds (Professor Emeritus) invites all friends and family members of the Naval Academy class of 1940, 1941, and 1942 to attend a reception to celebrate the publication of Annapolis Goes to War: The Naval Academy Class of 1940 and Its Trial By Fire in World War II. The reception will be in Fluegel Hall at the Academy on September 17 from 4 to 7 p.m. Please RSVP to Craig at [email protected]. America's preeminent naval historian offers a history of the Second World War based on the experiences of the young officers - fresh out of the United States Naval Academy - who served on its front lines. They arrived in Annapolis as teenagers the year Hitler re-occupied the Rhineland and graduated as young men the week the British Army evacuated Dunkirk. Annapolis Goes to War tells the story of their four transformative years at the Naval Academy, and then four more annealing years in the cauldron of war.

Naval Academy Athletics News & Results

Women's Soccer v Wofford - Annapolis, Md. - 5 p.m.

Men's Soccer v Mount St. Mary's - Annapolis, Md. - 8 p.m.

USNA and AA&F Events

AUGUST

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 In-brief, race and Sail Navy Banquet

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

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 - Alumni Association & Foundation Pre-game Social for VMI - (9-11 a.m.)

30 Aug - Navy Football Brotherhood Weekend Tailgater, NMCMS

30 Aug - A&SP/NAAA Trustee Appreciation Pre-Game Breakfast - Navy vs. VMI

30 Aug - Navy vs VMI, NMCMS, Annapolis, MD - 12 p.m.

 

SEPTEMBER

2 Sep - 80th Anniversary of the Japanese surrender aboard USS Missouri

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

4-6 Sep - Class of 2000 25th Reunion

6 Sep - Alumni Association & Foundation Pre-game Social for UAB - (Noon-2 p.m.)

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

8 Sept - 2 year anniversary of the Fluegel Alumni Center ribbon-cutting.

10 Sep - Greater Southern Maryland Chapter Social & Business Mtg. Brudergarten - 5-6 p.m. @ 22725 Duke St, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - Online event: https://meet.goto.com/326914317

11 Sep - Be Somebody's Hero Golf Tournament - Norfolk VA - hosted by USNA AA Hampton Roads Chapter

11 Sep - OKC Chapter + NAPC of Oklahoma Roadshow - 5:30- 7:30 p.m. - Jones Assembly - 901 W Sheridan Ave, OKC

12 Sep - Tulsa Chapter Event & Roadshow - 6 p.m. - Marshall's Brewery - 1742 E 6th Street, Tulsa

13 Sep - Navy Football vs Tulsa, Tulsa, OK

14 Sep - Annapolis Travis Manion 9/11 Heroes Run

18 Sep - Greater Southern Maryland Chapter Happy Hour - 4-6 p.m. @ Tap House, 1637

423418 Three Notch Rd California, MD 20619

18 Sep - 20th Anniversary of the opening of the Uriah P. Levy Center at USNA

18-19 Sep - McMullen Naval History Symposium - USNA

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

19 Sep - USNI Dudley Knox Achievement Award Reception

25-27 Sep - Class of 2020 5th Reunion

26 Sep - Class of 2020 Happy Hour - Fluegel Alumni Center

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

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

 

OCTOBER

1-22 Oct - Class of '75 Gulf to Goat Charity Bike Ride

2 Oct - President Circle Welcome Reception, Fluegel

2-4 Oct - President Circle Weekend

2-5 Oct - Class of 2015 10th Reunion

2-5 Oct - Class of 1995 30th Reunion

2-5 Oct - Class of 1990 35th Reunion

4 Oct - 1958/2008 tailgate for 50 for 50 celebration - Open invitation to A/F and USNA grads and mids to celebrate 50 Years of women - 10 a.m.

4 Oct - Navy Football vs Air Force, NMCMS, Annapolis, MD - 12 p.m.

9-16 Oct - Celebrating The Navy and Marine Corps' 250th Anniversary - Philadelphia

10 Oct - USNA Founder's Day - 180th Birthday of the Naval Academy

10 Oct - Army-Navy Cup XIV - Soccer doubleheader vs Army at Subaru Park, Philadelphia. Women's Match - 4 p.m., Men's Match at 7 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 2005 20th Reunion

23-26 Oct - Class of 1975 50th Reunion

23-26 Oct - Class of 1965 60th Reunion

24 Oct - Anchors Aweigh Open - Alumni Golf Tournament - Naval Academy Golf Course

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 Oct - Eugene, Oregon Navy Week

26 Oct - USMC Marathon w/ Run to Honor SIG participating and presenting the Penguin Award to final finisher

30 Oct - Austin Chapter roadshow - 5:30pm - Fast Friends Beer Co, Austin

31 Oct - North Texas Chapter + NAPC of North Texas Roadshow - 4:30pm - Bitter Sisters Brewing Co, Addison

 

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) - 6:30 p.m. - Register

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 Conference Football Championship Game, TBD

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

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