Oct 7 Daily Shipmate

Tuesday, Oct 7, 2025

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1969 - LTjg Kenneth Norton '67, USN was killed in action when the boat (PCF 61) for which he was officer-in-charge was ambushed on the Troung Yang river, South Vietnam. Prior to the Naval Academy he attended Columbian Prep for a year; while there he became known for his devotion to his friends, his fast car, and parachuting. He was survived by his parents.

 

1975 - President Gerald Ford signed Public Law 94-106 which allowed women to enroll in all U.S. service academies, making them eligible for the first time to attend the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy, and the U.S. Air Force Academy. This landmark legislation enabled women to join these institutions beginning with the 1976 academic year. 

2001 - In response to the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks, the United States launched Operation Enduring Freedom with air strikes against Taliban and al Qaeda forces in Afghanistan. The first day of strikes included aircraft from the carriers Enterprise (CVAN-65) and Carl Vinson (CVN-70), and 50 Tomahawk cruise missiles launched from surface ships and a submarine.

Academy & Graduate happenings

Today we celebrate the 50 Year Anniversary of the singing of Public Law 94-106, which opened service academies' admission to women.

 

On 7 October 1975, when President Ford signed the legislation, our nation marked a pivotal moment that expanded access, opportunity, and excellence and forever strengthened our armed forces.

 

From the first women of the Class of 1980, through the five decades of USNA Alumnae, to today's graduates - women have commanded ships, led Marines, flown combat missions, driven submarines, served in public office, flown to the moon, and served America with honor, courage and commitment. Their service didn't just change things in Annapolis - it strengthened our Armed Forces across the nation.

 

Throughout the coming year, in partnership with USNA Women, we will be honoring a half-century of women trailblazers whose achievements proudly represent the Naval Academy's mission of developing leaders to assume the highest responsibilities of command, citizenship and government.

 

Join us and follow along in the celebration. Share the posts, stories and videos all year long in 2025-2026. Help us honor the legacy of women who made history and the generations who will carry it forward.

Scheduled for Tuesday, Oct 7th at 4 p.m., the New York Stock Exchange will welcome service academy women to the podium to commemorate the 50-year anniversary of President Ford signing the law requiring our nation's service academies to admit women.

Hate reading magazines? Try listening to them. Shipmate Magazine Editor Jimmy DeButts, Digital Communications Director Emily Lucht and John Schofield walk you through the September/October issue of the magazine. From DGAs to Legacy of Valor and five good minutes with filmmaker Brian O'Hare, we give you the content of the mag with a little taste of the behind the scenes elements of why the stories were chosen and the parts of the story that didn't make it in the magazine. Enjoy listening to the best alumni magazine in the world. Beat Army!

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 6 October 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.

A high-ranking officer who has served more than three decades and has deployed to all Navy theaters of operation worldwide recently took the helm of one of the service's most active combat regions. Vice Adm. Curt Renshaw '90 assumed command of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet from Vice Adm. George Wikoff on Sunday in a ceremony at U.S. Naval Support Activity Bahrain. Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Central Command, presided over the ceremony, the Navy said in an email Monday. Wikoff took charge of NAVCENT/5th Fleet in February 2024 as attacks on commercial shipping by Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen intensified in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.

Local, Education & other academy news

Rear Admiral Curt Renshaw is a native of New Albany, Indiana. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. He holds a Master of Science in Operations Research from the Naval Post Graduate School.

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Catch an unforgettable weekend in Philadelphia this October while celebrating the U.S. Navy's 250th birthday! Kick off the action on Friday, 10 October at Subaru Park with the Army-Navy Cup men's and women's soccer double-header. Then catch the excitement of an American Conference showdown when Navy football takes on Temple at Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday, 11 October. Be part of the celebration and don't miss an action-packed sports weekend in the city where it all began. 

📅 When: Saturday, October 25
🕚 Time: 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. ET
📍 Location: Fluegel Alumni Center, 301 King George Street, Annapolis, MD

 

Join us before the FAU game for a festive fall celebration at the Alumni Center! Enjoy great food, drinks, and fun for all ages, including:

 

Bavarian-inspired snacks — soft pretzels with beer cheese and mustard

Wood-fired pizza available for purchase from Timber Pizza Co.

Cold beer, wine, and sodas at the Blue & Gold Bar

Lawn games and cornhole on the back deck

Face painting and coloring activities for kids

Spirit Team performance at 11:30 a.m.

LIVE recording of the Sing Second Podcast from 12:15–1:30 p.m.

TPA 360 photo booth and self-guided tours of the Alumni Center

Free giveaways — Go Navy buttons, koozies, and Oktoberfest Bill stickers

 

Bring your friends, family, and Navy spirit — this Homecoming tradition is open to all!

Naval Academy Athletics News & Results

Tennis Alliance announces Anne Arundel County Tennis Hall of Fame inaugural class. Celebration set for Nov 6, 2025. 

The Tennis Alliance of Anne Arundel County has announced the inaugural class of inductees to the Anne Arundel County Tennis Hall of Fame, recognizing leaders in our tennis community and players who have represented Anne Arundel County with distinction. The new inductees include coaches, contributors and players whose achievements and leadership in supporting  tennis-related activities have been outstanding over a significant period of time. Among the inductees is John Officer, head coach of Men's Tennis at the U.S. Naval Academy for 30 years. Officer, the most decorated head coach in Patriot League men's tennis history, maintains a school record of 450 wins, received seven coach-of-the-year awards during his career, and one National Coach of the Year in 1991.

From 1969-70 to 2024-25, Navy has posted a 47-6-3 record in the annual Star Series. Navy lost last year's Star Series.

 

This season, Army leads 1-0 (Volleyball)

Oct 18 - W. Cross Country - West Point - TBA

Oct18 - M. Cross Country - West Point - TBA

Oct 25 - W. Rugby - West Point - TBA

 15 - M. Rugby - West Point - TBA

Nov 15 - Sprint Football - West Point - 1 p.m.

Dec 6 - M. Swim & Dive - Annapolis - TBA

Dec 6 - W. Swim & Dive - Annapolis - TBA

Dec 13 - Football - Baltimore, Md. - 3 p.m.

Feb 7 - Rifle - West Point - 9 a.m.

Feb 7 - M. Indoor Track & Field - Annapolis - TBA

Feb 7 - W. Indoor Track & Field - Annapolis - TBA

Feb 20 - Wrestling - Annapolis - TBA

Feb 21 - W. Basketball - West Point - TBA

Feb 21 - M. Basketball - West Point - TBA

Apr 11 - M. Outdoor Track & Field - West Point - TBA

Apr 11 - W. Outdoor Track & Field - West Point - TBA

TBA - Baseball - Annapolis

TBA - Gymnastics - Annapolis

TBA - M. Lacrosse - West Point

TBA - W. Lacrosse - Annapolis

TBA - M. Tennis - Annapolis

TBA - W. Tennis - Annapolis

USNA and AA&F Events

OCTOBER

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

13 Oct - U.S. Navy Birthday

13 Oct - Surface Navy Museum Grand Opening - Battleship Iowa - Los Angeles

15 Oct - USNI Conference: Dominance Through Disruption: The Evolving Military Advantage - 8 a.m.

18 Oct - Greater Southern Maryland Chapter Bourbon Night - Tobacco Barn Distillery - 4:30-6:30 p.m. - 24460 Hollywood Road, Hollywood, MD

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.

12 Nov - GSMC Social & Business Mtg. Brudergarten - 5-6 p.m - 22725 Duke St, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - Online event: Meet - toh-nvgs-yvn

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 ceremony, USNA Chapel - 9 a.m.

15 Nov - Honor Our Fallen Heroes tailgate luncheon, NMCMS - 10 a.m.

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