Today in Navy, Marine Corps
and USNA Memorial Hall History
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1916 - The battleship Arizona (BB-39) was commissioned, beginning a fateful career that culminated with its sinking during the Pearl Harbor attack on Dec 7, 1941. Today Arizona rests on the bottom of the harbor as a memorial site, its hull the tomb for more than 1,000 sailors.
1922 - A Vought VE-7SF aircraft flown by Lieutenant Commander Virgil C. Griffin, Class of 1912, made the first takeoff from a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, launching from Langley (CV-1) while it sat at anchor in the York River, Virginia.
1941 - SGT John Jacques '41, Royal Canadian Air Force was killed in action when the Vickers Wellington bomber he was aboard was shot down during a mission to Duisburg, Germany. He and his crew mates were members of the No. 40 Squadron RAF. (Only the pilot survived; he was later executed after participating in the “Great Escape” of March 1944.) After resigning from the Naval Academy in March 1940, his 2/c Spring, John's intention was to go to Tahiti and grow coconuts. When France fell in June of 1940, though, this became impossible, and he went to Canada instead. He joined the RCAF on July 12, 1940. He was survived by his parents, brother, and sister.
1979 - In response to news of a Soviet brigade conducting exercises in Cuba, the amphibious assault ship Nassau (LHA-4) landed 1,800 Marines at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
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Academy & Graduate happenings
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Lieutenant General William David Beydler, USMC (Ret.) joins Academy Securities' Advisory Board and Geopolitical Intelligence Group
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Academy Securities, the nation's first Post-9/11 veteran owned and operated investment bank, today announced the addition of Lieutenant General William David Beydler '81 to its Advisory Board and Geopolitical Intelligence Group. Lieutenant General “Dave” Beydler served over 37 years in the United States Marine Corps, culminating as Commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Central Command from 2015 to 2018. “It's an honor to welcome General Beydler to our Advisory Board,” said Academy's Chairman and CEO Chance Mims '97. “His proven leadership in complex operational environments and strategic experience across global defense commands will be an outstanding asset to our team and the clients we serve.” Lt. Gen. Beydler also currently serves as the Vice Chairman of the Naval Academy Alumni Association Board of Trustees.
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Navy Football Podcast - Breaking down how Navy rallied to beat Temple
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The Navy Football Podcast team reviews the remarkable come-from-behind victory over Temple. Former Navy greats Eric Kettani and Keenan Reynolds review how the Midshipmen found a way to win in Philadelphia. Producer Chris Servello asks about the defensive issues.
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Government & Military News
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Admiral overseeing Caribbean mission to retire after one year in role
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The head of U.S. Southern Command, which is overseeing the Trump administration's ongoing military strikes on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean, will retire just over one year into his tenure. Adm. Alvin Holsey assumed command in November 2024. The commanders of combatant commands typically serve in the role for three years. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who announced Holsey's retirement Thursday on social media site X, did not specify when exactly Holsey will relinquish command of SOUTHCOM, saying it would be by the “year's end.” The command is currently one of the more active COCOMs, with eight Navy ships operating in the region, including the ships making up the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and three independent destroyers, according to the USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker.
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DOD decides against privatizing service members' household goods moves
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The Department of Defense has reversed course and will not privatize military moves of household goods. Instead officials will improve the existing program under its current framework for at least three years. The move follows failures in a prior privatization effort that led to delays, lost items and companies declining to participate. Reform will focus on rate validation, better business rules and a modernized software system.
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Camp Pendleton hosting live-fire event to celebrate Marine Corps anniversary
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The U.S. Marine Corps will hold a live-fire demonstration at Camp Pendleton, located in San Diego County, California, to mark the 250th anniversary with 15,000 participants and integrated air, land and sea operations. Federal officials assured no local highways will close, but critics including California's governor are skeptical.
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Local, Education & other academy news
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Tee off for a cause: Pebble Beach golf getaway returns!
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Get ready to bid on one of our most sought-after auction items — the exclusive 3-day Pebble Beach golf getaway, courtesy of Sheehy Lexus of Annapolis! The live auction returns next Friday, 24 October, during the Anchors Aweigh Open.
This year, you don't need to be there in person to win — phone bidding is back! Just be sure to register in advance to secure your spot. The starting bid begins at $10,000.
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New Navy Letterwinners Association Newsletter
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On behalf of the Navy Letterwinners Association, we hope you enjoy the latest edition of our monthly newsletter. In this issue, you will find feature stories about the Class of 1975's Gulf to Goat Charity Ride, water polo's Kiefer Black '27, and sprint football coach Carter Reading '16. Highlighting recent news, Navy men's golf won the N-star versus Army in a tight battle at the Navy golf course, Navy football and sprint football both remain undefeated, and men's and women's basketball have both been tabbed with the Patriot League preseason #1 ranking! Homecoming weekend is almost upon us, so check out the alumni events listed in this newsletter and keep an eye out for our final Navy Letterwinners Reunion Series email which will be sent out next week. Also, remember to save the date for the Navy Letterwinners Tailgate held on November 15, as the football team takes on the University of South Florida. We hope to see you there!
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Naval Academy Athletics News & Results
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Friday, Oct 17
Offshore Sailing at Arturo Prat Regatta Off Valparaiso - Valparaiso, Chile - All Day
Women's Tennis at ITA Atlantic Regional - Blacksburg, Va. - 9 a.m.
Women's Swimming & Diving v. Loyola, Maryland - Annapolis, Md. - 4 p.m.
Men's Swimming & Diving v. Loyola, Maryland - Annapolis, Md. - 4 p.m.
Sprint Football v. Chestnut Hill - Annapolis, Md. - 6 p.m.
Women's Rugby at Wheeling - Wheeling, W. Va. - 7 p.m.
Saturday, Oct 18
Offshore Sailing at Arturo Prat Regatta Off Valparaiso - Valparaiso, Chile - All Day
Offshore Sailing at J/105 Chesapeake Bay Championship - Annapolis, Md. - All Day
Intercollegiate Sailing at Open Atlantic Coast Championships - Annapolis, Md. - All Day
Intercollegiate Sailing at Tom Curtis Regatta - Washington, D.C. - All Day
Intercollegiate Sailing at Yale Women's Regatta - New Haven, Conn. - All Day
Offshore Sailing at McMillan Cup - Annapolis, Md. - All Day
Rifle v. Kentucky - Annapolis, Md. - 9 a.m.
Men's Water Polo at Mercyhurst - Erie, Pa. - 9 a.m.
Women's Tennis at ITA Atlantic Regional - Blacksburg, Va. - 9 a.m.
Women's Cross Country at Army - West Point, N.Y. - 10:15 a.m. - Star Meet
Women's Lacrosse v. Penn - Annapolis, Md. (Rip Miller Field) - 10:30 a.m.
Men's Cross Country at Army - West Point, N.Y. - 11:15 a.m. - Star Meet
Men's Water Polo v. Gannon - Erie, Pa. - 1 p.m.
Men's Soccer v. Lafayette - Annapolis, Md. - 1 p.m.
Men's Lacrosse at Maryland (Scrimmage) - College Park, Md. - 1 p.m.
Women's Lacrosse v. Duke - Annapolis, Md. (Rip Miller Field) - 1:30 p.m.
Women's Volleyball at Bucknell - Lewisburg, Pa. - 4 p.m.
Sunday, Oct 19
Intercollegiate Sailing at Yale Women's Regatta - New Haven, Conn. - All Day
Intercollegiate Sailing at Tom Curtis Regatta - Washington, D.C. - All Day
Intercollegiate Sailing at Open Atlantic Coast Championships - Annapolis, Md. - All Day
Offshore Sailing at J/105 Chesapeake Bay Championship - Annapolis, Md. - All Day
Offshore Sailing at Arturo Prat Regatta Off Valparaiso - Valparaiso, Chile - All Day
Offshore Sailing at McMillan Cup - Annapolis, Md. - All Day
Women's Tennis at ITA Atlantic Regional - Blacksburg, Va. - 9 a.m.
Men's Water Polo v. Bucknell - Erie, Pa. - 10 a.m.
Women's Soccer at Bucknell - Lewisburg, Pa. - 1 p.m.
Baseball at Virginia - Charlottesville, Va. / Disharoon Park - 1 p.m.
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Navy-Army Star Series. Army leads 2-1
Army - Volleyball, Men's Soccer
Navy - Men's Golf
(**Note - The tie between Army and Navy in Women's Soccer means neither team receives the star)
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18 Oct - W. Cross Country - West Point - 10:15 a.m.
18 Oct - M. Cross Country - West Point - 11:15 a.m.
25 Oct - W. Rugby - West Point - 12:00 p.m.
15 Nov - M. Rugby - West Point - 5:00 p.m.
15 Nov - Sprint Football - West Point - 1:00 p.m.
6 Dec - M. Swim & Dive - Annapolis - 12:00 p.m.
6 Dec - W. Swim & Dive - Annapolis - 12:00 p.m.
13 Dec - Football - Baltimore, Md. - 3:00 p.m.
7 Feb - Rifle - West Point - 9:00 a.m.
7 Feb - Gymnastics - Annapolis - 2:00 p.m.
7 Feb - M. Indoor Track & Field - Annapolis - TBA
7 Feb - W. Indoor Track & Field - Annapolis - TBA
20 Feb - Wrestling - Annapolis - 7:30pm - Alumni Hall
21 Feb - W. Basketball - West Point - TBA
21 Feb - M. Basketball - West Point - TBA
11 Apr - M. Outdoor Track & Field - West Point - TBA
11 Apr - W. Outdoor Track & Field - West Point - TBA
TBA - Baseball - Annapolis
TBA - M. Lacrosse - West Point
TBA - W. Lacrosse - Annapolis
TBA - M. Tennis - Annapolis
TBA - W. Tennis - Annapolis
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OCTOBER
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
7 Nov - Veteran's Classic - Navy v Yale - 8:30 p.m.
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
10 Dec - Greater Southern Maryland Chapter Social & Business Mtg. - 5-6 p.m. - Brudergarten, 22725 Duke St, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Online event: https://meet.google.com/toh-nvgs-yvn
12 Dec - Greater Southern Maryland Chapter - 8:30-10 a.m. - Taphouse, 1637 23418 Three Notch Rd, California, MD 20619, USA
13 Dec - Army-Navy, M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, MD
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