4 September Daily Shipmate

Thursday, Sep 4, 2025

1943 -  Commodore James Logan, Class of 1910, USN was lost when the aircraft he was aboard crashed in Northern Ireland; he was en route to London for a meeting with the Commander of US Naval Forces in Europe. He was the commandant of the Naval Operating Base, Londonderry, and oversaw all US Navy activities in Northern Ireland. As was standard at the time, he was a Midshipman until commissioning two years after graduation; he served primarily in battleships as a junior officer. For the first half of the 1920s he was ashore at the Naval War College and Navy Department, and then in command of a destroyer 1926-1929. He then reported to the Naval Academy, staying there until becoming navigator and then 1st Lieutenant of USS West Virginia (BB 48) in 1932. He returned to the Naval Academy as the executive officer of the post-graduate school from 1934-1937, was briefly commanding officer of Destroyer Division 4, and then commanding officer of USS Cincinnati (CL 6). He was back at the Naval Academy as head of the post-graduate school from 1939 until roughly December 1942 when he went to Europe. James was survived by his wife and son.

1969 - Captain James B. Stockdale '47, having already been subjected to extreme torture and deprivation during his captivity in North Vietnam, is caught attempting to communicate covertly with fellow prisoners. Rather than submit to the North Vietnamese, he attempts to commit suicide as a symbol of his defiance, prompting his captors to revive him and abate their torture. For his actions Stockdale receives the Medal of Honor.

Academy & Graduate happenings

Navy Fans! Looking for something to do prior to the Navy vs. UAB football game on Saturday? Join the Navy Women's Soccer team at the Fluegel Alumni Center (FAC) for Navy Women's Soccer fan fest! The event will include autographs with the 2025 Navy Women's Soccer team as well as the chance to meet and take photos with this year's team. In addition there will be giveaways, games, prizes and more! This event is free to attend and will run from 12-2 p.m. this Saturday, September 6. Coach Gabarra and Navy Women's Soccer Captain Midn 1/C Mimi Abusham will join the Live Sing Second Podcast from the FAC from 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m. We hope to see you there!

Joe Miller and Mike James from the Navy Football Radio Network join Anchors Aweigh to discuss the impressive performance in the season opener versus VMI. Miller paid tribute to Pete Medhurst, his predecessor as play-by-play announcer, during the broadcast. We also put the spotlight on Navy volleyball through interviews with head coach Paco Labrador and captain Ava Toppin.

The Navy Football Podcast team reviews the season opening rout of Virginia Military Institute. Record-setting quarterback Keenan Reynolds talks about making his debut with the Navy Football Radio Network. Keenan and fellow former Navy football great Eric Kettani provide their expert analysis of the 52-7 demolition of VMI, while producer Chris Servello brings the fan's perspective. We are joined by Chad Chatlos '93, one of the most powerful people in college athletics, for the Alumni Spotlight segment.

Government & Military News

These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy's deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of September 2, 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.

President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that U.S. Space Command will be located in Alabama, reversing a Biden-era decision to keep it at its temporary headquarters in Colorado. The long-expected decision from Trump caps a four-year tug of war between two states and opposing administrations about where to locate U.S. Space Command, an intense fight because the headquarters would be a significant boon to the local economy. Alabama and Colorado have long battled to claim Space Command, with elected officials from both states asserting their state is the better location.

President Donald Trump on Wednesday justified the lethal military strike that his administration said was carried out a day earlier against a Venezuelan gang as a necessary effort by the United States to send an unmistakable message to Latin American cartels. Asked why the military did not instead interdict the vessel and capture those on board, Trump said the operation would cause drug smugglers to think twice about trying to move drugs into the U.S. “There was massive amounts of drugs coming into our country to kill a lot of people, and everybody fully understands that,” Trump said while hosting Polish President Karol Nawrocki at the White House.

Local, Education & other academy news

In episode 4 Professor Joel Esposito (Robotics & Control Systems; Director of Research) provides insights into AI + robotics at sea, autonomy in great-power competition with the PRC, and how capstones and faculty research keep the Naval Academy tightly coupled to fleet needs. We cover swarms, jamming vs. autonomy, interdisciplinary problem-solving (from data science to ethics), and partnerships with DARPA, NSA, ONR, and more. Plus: creativity as a warfighting edge and why “leaders aren't born—they're forged.”

2006 alums Adam Hudson and Josh Angiochiodo host their podcast featuring interviews with their classmates and other friends of the Class of 2006 program. Can they fit in a great show in 20 mins and 6 seconds? Listen to find out. This week … Major Wes Shinego, US Army stops by the pod to talk about his journey from Midshipman to Soldier.

We are proud to present the first edition of our Navy Letterwinners Reunion Series! We will be highlighting three reunion weekends this fall and coordinating connections with your former USNA sports. Some teams are offering "open viewing practices" and some are offering a chance to participate in your old sport. We are also listing all of our home competitions, so you don't miss any contests while you are on the Yard. So, reconnect with your Navy Sports team, catch a competition, watch a practice, or meet the coaches/mids afterwards. If you are not on the yard this weekend, keep an eye out for an email before our other two highlighted weekends: October 3-5 and October 24-26. Go Navy! Beat Everyone!

Naval Academy Athletics News & Results

Women's Soccer at VCU - Richmond, VA - 7 p.m.

USNA and AA&F Events

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 - 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.

9 Sept - USNA Entrepreneurs Fall Speaker Series - Army/Navy Country Club - 5pm EST

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

3 Oct - Rugby banquet

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 - 5:30 p.m. - Fast Friends Beer Co, Austin

31 Oct - North Texas Chapter + NAPC of North Texas Roadshow - 4:30 p.m. - 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