5 September Daily Shipmate

Friday, Sep 5, 2025

1942 - ENS Henry Becker '43, USNR was lost when the SBD Dauntless dive bomber he was piloting crashed near Coronado, California. He had resigned from the Naval Academy due to academic difficulties in 1940 (after first semester plebe year); he re-entered the service sometime before May 1942. He was a native of Mingo Junction, Ohio, where a painted portrait of him still hangs in the City Building. Henry was survived by his parents.

 

1956 - Eleven Marines from the 9th Marines, 3d Marine Division, stationed near Naha, Okinawa, drowned while swimming, from an undercurrent caused by Typhoon Emma. The violent storm, with 140 mph winds, struck the Philippine Islands, Okinawa, Korea, and Japan, causing some 55 deaths and millions of dollars in property damage.

Academy & Graduate happenings

Get prepped and ready for our Live Pod from Fluegel for the UAB game by re-living the greatness of our first "ESPN Gameday" Live Pod for VMI last Saturday. Bill Wagner of The Capital joined Eric Kettani '09, Paul Saunders '01 and Navy Football Brotherhood legend Frank Schenk '91 for a pre-game party complete with orange crushes at 9am, eerily accurate core predictions and great conversations about the upcoming football season and what is special about the U.S. Naval Academy. Thanks for listening. Beat Army!

Applying to the US Naval Academy from the DC area is highly competitive due to its proximity to Annapolis as well as our top-notch local school systems, presenting a unique set of challenges to those interested in attending the US Naval Academy. This session will provide prospective applicants, as well as parents and counselors, with the information they need to successfully navigate the admissions and nomination process - which is very different from the Common Application used at most colleges and universities throughout the United States. The Greater DC Chapter of the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association serves our community by providing support to prospective applicants to the U.S. Naval Academy by hosting information sessions to help prospective applicants decide if the U.S. Naval Academy is the right school for them, hosting candidate acceptance events to celebrate those that have been awarded admission to the Naval Academy, and supporting candidates wishing to attend Summer Seminar. We hope you will join us on 8 Oct, 7 -8:15 p.m. EDT at the Navy Memorial in downtown DC.

Capt. Dan Hemminger '04 relieved Capt. Jay Young as commanding officer, Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) during a change of command ceremony onboard Naval Station Norfolk, April 25. MARMC is responsible for providing surface ship maintenance, management and oversight of private sector maintenance and fleet technical assistance to ships in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States and provides support to the 5th and 6th Fleet Area of Responsibilities. They are also responsible for the floating dry-dock Dynamic (AFDL-6). Capt. Hemminger received his commission from the United States Naval Academy, where he received his Bachelor of Science in Ocean Engineering. Upon graduation, he reported to the Naval Post Graduate School and earned a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering.

Government & Military News

Adm. Daryl Caudle has outlined his vision for the US Navy's future: a Navy built in the Foundry, forged in the Fleet, and ready to Fight. His message highlights the critical focus on readiness, innovation, and putting Sailors first to meet today's challenges and those ahead. Our mission is clear. The naval forces of the United States will deliver peace through strength, securing both our national interests and our national prosperity.

Do you want to learn how to research colleges and employers approved for GI Bill benefits? Join the VA for “Navigating the GI Bill Comparison Tool,” a free, live webinar designed to help you research colleges and employers approved for GI Bill benefits. This webinar will provide an overview of and demonstration on the functionality of the GI Bill Comparison Tool. It will highlight how the tool can be used to compare schools and search for programs, licensing and certifications and national exams. The agenda will include:

 

- GI Bill Comparison Tool overview

- Demonstration of the GI Bill Comparison Tool

- How to access the GI Bill Comparison Tool

- Search and compare public and private schools

- Filter by on-the-job training, apprenticeships and more

- Search for licensing, certifications and prep courses

- Approved national exams

 

You'll also have the chance to ask questions during the live Q&A session. 

 

Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Time: 1–2 p.m. ET 

Local, Education & other academy news

The Navy League of the United States, Tulsa Council (Tulsa Navy League) held a press conference on Wednesday at Tulsa Technology Center to share its upcoming schedule for the week of the Navy and University of Tulsa (TU) football game. The press conference highlighted several events that will be taking place throughout the week leading up to the game against TU. Midshipmen at the United States Naval Academy (USNA) who are native Tulsans will visit Tulsa area schools and present challenge coins to select students as a way to encourage them to excel academically. The midshipmen will be doing their outreach throughout the week of September 8-13.

Naval Academy Athletics News & Results

Yesterday's Results

Women's Soccer at VCU - L 1-2

Women's Tennis atBill & Sandra Moore Invitational - Annapolis, Md. - Noon

Men's Water Polo v. Wagner - Princeton, N.J. - 2:30 p.m.

Women's Volleyball Wake Forest vs. George Mason - Annapolis, Md. - 3 p.m.

Women's Volleyball v. Air Force - Annapolis, Md. - 6 p.m.

Men's Water Polo v. LIU - Princeton, N.J. - 7 p.m.

 

Intercollegiate Sailing Laser South - Annapolis, Md. - All Day

Intercollegiate Sailing Navy Women's Fall Regatta - Annapolis, Md. - All Day

Intercollegiate Sailing at Riley Cup - Norfolk, Va. - All Day

Offshore Sailing 69th Race to Oxford - Annapolis, Md. - All Day

Offshore Sailing at Great Lakes Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta - Chicago, Ill. - All Day

Women's Tennis at Bill & Sandra Moore Invitational - Annapolis, Md. - 9 a.m.

Women's Rugby v. Dartmouth - Annapolis, Md. - 11 a.m.

Men's Soccer v. Stonehill - Annapolis, Md. - Noon

Men's Rugby v. Queens - Annapolis, Md. - 1 p.m.

Women's Volleyball Air Force vs. Wake Forest - Annapolis, Md. - 3 p.m.

Football v. UAB - Annapolis, Md. - 3:30 p.m.

Men's Water Polo v. #16 Harvard - Princeton, N.J. - 3:30 p.m.

Women's Volleyball v. George Mason - Annapolis, Md. - 6 p.m.

 

Women's Soccer v. Presbyterian College - Annapolis, Md. - 1 p.m.

Offshore Sailing at Great Lakes Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta - Chicago, Ill. - All Day

Intercollegiate Sailing at Riley Cup - Norfolk, Va. - All Day

Intercollegiate Sailing Navy Women's Fall Regatta - Annapolis, Md. - All Day

Intercollegiate Sailing Laser South - Annapolis, Md. - All Day

Women's Tennis at Bill & Sandra Moore Invitational - Annapolis, Md. - 9 a.m.

Women's Volleyball George Mason vs. Air Force - Annapolis, Md. - Noon

Women's Volleyball v. Wake Forest - Annapolis, Md. - 3 p.m.

USNA and AA&F Events

SEPTEMBER

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 - 3:30 p.m.

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

9 Sept - USNA Entrepreneurs Fall Speaker Series - Army/Navy Country Club - 5 p.m. 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