Oct 9 Daily Shipmate

Thursday, Oct 9, 2025

1873 - A group of 15 officers assigned to the U.S. Naval Academy met in Annapolis, Maryland, to form a professional society that eventually became the U.S. Naval Institute. The first issue of the United States Naval Institute Proceedings was published in 1875.

 

1917 - The 8th Marines was activated at Quantico, Virginia. Although the regiment would not see combat in Europe during World War I, the officers and enlisted men of the 8th Marines participated in operations against dissidents in Haiti for over five years during the 1920s. During World War II, the regiment was assigned to the 2d Marine Division and participated in combat operations on Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Saipan, Tinian, and Okinawa, and earned three Presidential Unit Citations.

 

1943 - The destroyer Buck (DD-420) sank after being torpedoed by the German submarine U-616 in the Gulf of Salerno, Italy. It sank in just four minutes with only 97 survivors.

Academy & Graduate happenings

Fifty years ago, opportunity knocked, and Sharon Disher '80 and Janice Buxbaum '80 were among the first women to answer. As members of USNA's inaugural class of women, their courage helped change history. Hear how they broke barriers and paved the way for generations. Watch their inspiring journey to the Academy as we celebrate 50 Years of Women.

Navy enjoyed success on two fronts in Commander-in-Chief's competition. Navy football beat Air Force, 34-31, in the first leg of the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy series. Mike James of The Mid Report breaks down the big win. Meanwhile, Navy men's golf beat service academy rivals Army and Air Force in the Commander-in-Chief's Cup. We talk to coach Jimmy Stobs and senior captain Jack Tarzy  about the team's performance.

Government & Military News

The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps are coming to Philadelphia, the city where they were founded, to celebrate their 250th birthdays in October. The week-long celebration kicks off with the Parade of Ships and opening ceremony along the Delaware River. The week-long event kicks off on Oct. 9, with the Parade of Ships. Six ships from the Navy and Coast Guard will sail along the Delaware River from 10:15 a.m. to 10:40 a.m., along with two Yard Patrol boats and sailboats from the Naval Academy. After the parade on Thursday, the ships will be stationed at piers across the area for public tours. Tours will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Oct. 10 to Oct. 14, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 15, the Navy announced. First, Penn's Landing will host tours of the USS Cooperstown, USCGC Lawrence Lawson, USCGC James Rankin and a U.S. Naval Academy Yard Patrol boat and sailboat.

A new Marine Corps policy update allows Marines to submit written appeals in cases of harassment, bullying, hazing and discrimination within 30 days of their case's findings. The policy, released last week following Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's meeting with the military's flag officers and generals in Quantico, Va., also clarifies the grounds for which an appeal can be made. Under the new policy, either party may now appeal the case to the reviewing general court-martial convening authority. Appeals must be written and submitted within 30 days of the notification of the case's finding.

Local, Education & other academy news

According to Air Force Academy (USAFA) sources, about 100 furloughed civilian instructors will return to teach on Wednesday. This comes one week after the federal government shutdown amidst a funding fight in Washington between Democrats and Republicans with no end in sight. Since the Oct. 1 shutdown, only military faculty and a handful of non-federal instructors have continued teaching USAFA cadets. According to sources, when possible, this entailed finding larger classrooms to combine multiple sections of cadets if the same class was being offered simultaneously.

Naval Academy Athletics News & Results

Women's Lacrosse v. England National Team - Annapolis, Md. - 4:30 p.m.

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

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