19 September Daily Shipmate

Friday, Sep 19, 2025

1950 - CDR Raymond Vogel, Jr. '36, USN was killed in action when the F4U-4B Corsair he was piloting was shot down near Seoul, South Korea. He was commanding officer of Air Group 11, flying from USS Philippine Sea (CV 47). After a first tour in USS Arizona (BB 39), he earned his wings in June 1939. He was a member of Fighting Squadron 3 for a year and a half before returning for instructor duty. He was active in the Pacific war, being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal with seven gold stars until he was wounded in August 1943. He had returned to the action by late 1944 as commanding officer of Fighting Squadron 89; he became the Group Commander in early 1946. Staff duties were intermixed with command of Carrier Air Group 31, and then later of Carrier Air Group 11 in February 1950. He was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross. Raymond was survived by his wife, three sons (Bill '62, Fred '65, and Tim USMA '65 - who became a Navy pilot), and two daughters.

 

1994 - Twenty-four Navy ships are involved in landings in Haiti as part of Operation Support Democracy. A unique element of the operation involves the carriers Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) and America (CV-66), which deploy with an array of Army helicopters in place of their normal air wings. Diplomatic efforts help avoid the use of force in restoring a democratic government in Haiti, though American military forces remain in the island nation until 31 March 1995.

Academy & Graduate happenings

 To all alumni and friends of Navy Rowing: On behalf of the Superintendent and Navy Heavyweight Rowing Head Coach, Matt Fluhr '12, the Class of 1995 would be honored by your attendance at the christening of a Navy Crew shell in memory of LCDR Erik Kristensen, '95. The christening will take place at Hubbard Hall (the boathouse) at 9 a.m. Saturday Oct 4. Please direct questions to [email protected].

Join us for an unforgettable Navy Tailgate in South Bend as we get ready to cheer on Navy against Notre Dame!

 

Location: University of Notre Dame Stadium Parking Lot (Pole #23 just west of Legends Restaurant, 100 Legends, Notre Dame, IN)

Time: 3-7 p.m.

 

Thanks to the incredible generosity of Holtz's Heroes, They are including Navy fans to join their legendary tailgate for an evening full of fun, camaraderie, and spirited connection. Food and drinks are included in the registration. Important: Registration is limited to the first 100 USNA Alumni, Parents, and Friends — so don't wait!

Reviewing the Navy football road victory over Tulsa

Navy football fell behind by two touchdowns early after committing turnovers on three straight possessions to start the game, but rallied to beat Tulsa, 42-23, for its first American Conference road win. The Navy Football Podcast team reviews the victory with analysis of what went wrong at the start of the game and what went right the rest of the way.

Government & Military News

The Navy is quietly decommissioning ships from the fleet as Fiscal Year 2025 wraps up in less than two weeks. Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Dextrous (MCM 13) decommissioned Sept. 3, followed by USS Gladiator (MCM-11) on Sept. 4, at Manama, Bahrain. The 1980s-era ships are being replaced by Independence-class Littoral Combat Ships outfitted with MCM mission packages. The first, USS Canberra (LCS-30), arrived in Bahrain in May. Dextrous and Gladiator will remain in Bahrain until the other two MCMs based there are decommissioned, Lt. Cmdr. Kai Cumpston, commanding officer of Dextrous, said in a Facebook post.

Local, Education & other academy news

 

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The Army-Navy game will be honored as the recipient of the 2025 National Football Foundation's Distinguished American Award, the NFF announced on Wednesday in conjunction with the College Hall of Fame. The prestigious award recognizes an outstanding person or entity who has maintained a "lifetime of interest in the game and, over a long period of time, has exhibited enviable leadership qualities and made a significant contribution to the betterment of amateur football in the United States." The Army-Navy game was first played on Nov. 29, 1890, and remains one of college football's oldest and most storied rivalries. The official recognition is Dec. 9 during the 67th NFF Annual Awards Dinner Presented by Las Vegas at the Bellagio Resort & Casino.

Naval Academy Athletics News & Results

Over 100 of the nation's top men's and women's collegiate tennis players are coming to the Army Navy Country Club! From October 10-12, 2025, the Commander-in-Chief's Tennis Challenge brings Army West Point, the Naval Academy, and the Air Force Academy together for an electrifying weekend of men's and women's singles and doubles action. For the second year, these elite service academies will battle on ANCC's indoor courts — and this year, Georgetown joins the lineup to round out the competition with even more matches and energy. Don't miss this premier collegiate tennis event!

Men's Water Polo v Air Force - W 15-14

Weekend Matchups

Women's Lacrosse v. Japan National Team - Annapolis, Md. (Farragut Grass Field) - 4:30 p.m.

Women's Volleyball v. Army - Annapolis, Md. - 7 p.m.

 

Intercollegiate Sailing at Top Nine Regatta - Kings Point, N.Y. - All Day

Intercollegiate Sailing at Intrepid Trophy - Annapolis, Md. - All Day

Offshore Sailing at CRAB Recovering Warriors Regatta - Annapolis, Md. - All Day

Offshore Sailing at Annapolis Yacht Club Race to Solomons - Annapolis, Md. - All Day

Women's Triathlon at Duquesne Collegiate Cup - Beaver Run Park, Pa. - 7:30 a.m.

Men's Golf at The Goat - Annapolis, Md. - 8:30 a.m.

Women's Rugby v. LIU - Annapolis, Md.

Sprint Football at Cornell - Ithaca, N.Y. - Noon

Women's Soccer v. Boston University - Annapolis, Md. - 1 p.m.

Men's Soccer at Boston - Boston, Mass. / Nickerson Field - 1 p.m.

Women's Volleyball v. Holy Cross - Annapolis, Md. - 4 p.m.

 

Women's Golf at Nittany Lion Invitational - University Park, Pa. / Penn State Blue Course - TBA

Intercollegiate Sailing at Intrepid Trophy - Annapolis, Md. - All Day

Intercollegiate Sailing at Top Nine Regatta - Kings Point, N.Y. - All Day

Offshore Sailing at Annapolis Yacht Club Race to Solomons - Annapolis, Md. - All Day

Men's Golf at The Goat - Annapolis, Md. - 8 a.m.

USNA and AA&F Events

SEPTEMBER

18 Sep - Greater Southern Maryland Chapter Happy Hour - 4-6 p.m. @ Tap House, 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 - 2025 Navy Rugby Alumni Association's 10th Annual "With You" Dinner and HOF Induction

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 - Noon

8 Oct - Greater Southern Maryland Chapter Business Mtg. - 4:30 p.m. EDT Brudergarten

22725 Duke St, Leonardtown, MD 20650 Online event: BOD https://meet.google.com/toh-nvgs-yvn

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