Official daily newsletter of the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation
Today in Navy, Marine Corps
and USNA Memorial Hall History
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1961 - Operating in the Atlantic Ocean, fleet ballistic-missile submarine Ethan Allen (SSBN-608) accomplishes the first submerged launch of a Polaris A-2 missile.
1983 - CAPT Vincent Smith '76, USMC, LT James Surch, Jr. '77, USN, 1LT Donald Woollett '80, USMC and 1LT David Nairn '81, USMC were killed in the bombing of the Marine barracks in Beirut, Lebanon. They were all members of the 1st Battalion, 8th Marines. Vincent was a helicopter pilot and was the battalion's air liaison officer; he was survived by his wife, son, parents – his father was a Marine Major General – three sisters, and five brothers. James was a surface warfare officer and the battalion's naval gunfire liaison officer; he was survived by his parents, sister and brother. Donald was the battalion's assistant logistics officer and embarkation officer; he was survived by his parents and two sisters. David was the battalion motor transport officer; he was survived by his parents and two brothers.
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Academy & Graduate happenings
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Class of '75 'Gulf to Goat' ride raises awareness, $160K for charity
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More than a dozen members of the Class of 1975 completed the final leg of the Gulf to Goat Charity bike ride in Annapolis on 22 October at the Naval Academy's Goat statue at gate one. The 1,200-mile ride began in Apalachicola, FL on 1 October at the Three Servicemen Statue South and included several members of the Class of 1973.
The ride concluded outside Lejeune Hall at the Naval Academy following a 47-mile ride from Crystal City, VA. This event showcased cross-class collaboration with a philanthropic purpose.
In addition to the camaraderie and strengthening of alumni bonds, the riders raised about $160,000 and awareness for The Emily Whitehead Foundation, The Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Foundation, The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD), The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and The U.S. Naval Academy Association and Foundation.
CDR Dan Murphy '75, USN (Ret.), one of the event organizers, said riders were drenched midway through the three-week endeavor as a Nor'easter ripped through the Carolinas. He said riders leaned on their fellow alumni, further strengthening Academy bonds.
“It was a team effort without a doubt,” Murphy said. “Only about five of us knew each other before the trip. We had rough weather but it was a fantastic trip.”
The Classes of 1973 and 1983 set the standard in 2023 with a cross-country charity ride. Murphy challenges future classes to take the philanthropic plunge and leave their own legacy.
“The next class needs to do something similar to this,” Murphy said. “'73 helped us and we're willing to help anyone out.”
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Anchors Aweigh Podcast - Previewing the Navy football Homecoming matchup with Florida Atlantic and an interview with Nancy Murray, the AA&F Executive Director of Engagement
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Mike James, publisher of The Mid Report and color commentator for the Navy Football Radio Network, breaks down Saturday's Homecoming matchup with Florida Atlantic. We get an update on the Navy Letterwinner's Association by interviewing associate athletic director Rob Friedrich, who oversees the program. Nancy Murray of the Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation joins to talk about some upcoming events.
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Brad Snyder to serve as honorary captain at Sunday's Baltimore Ravens game
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U.S. Paralympian and American hero Brad Snyder '06 will serve as Sunday's Honorary Captain for the Baltimore Ravens home game vs the Chicago Bears. A U.S. Naval Academy graduate, Snyder produced a decorated military career before losing his eyesight in an explosion while serving with the Navy overseas. Turning personal tragedy into triumph, he went on to become a three-time Paralympian and six-time gold medalist in both swimming and the paratriathlon. The day marks Baltimore's 2025 Salute to Service game, which supports the NFL initiative designed to honor service members in all branches of the military.
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Government & Military News
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Meth, cocaine worth nearly $1 billion seized from two sailboats in the Arabian Sea, U.S. confirms
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A Pakistani navy ship seized narcotics worth more than $972 million from sailboats in the Arabian Sea, U.S. Central Command confirmed on Tuesday. The Combined Maritime Forces, a naval partnership that includes the United States, said the Pakistani naval vessel PNS Yarmook last week intercepted two different traditional sailing vessels, known as dhows, within 48 hours. The crew seized several tons of crystal methamphetamine, worth over $960 million, and a smaller amount of cocaine, the partnership said in a statement.
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Hegseth changes policy on how Pentagon officials speak with Congress
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Leaders at the Pentagon have significantly altered how military officials will speak with Congress after a pair of new memos issued last week. In an 15 October memo, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his deputy, Steve Feinberg, ordered Pentagon officials — including the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff — to obtain permission from the department's main legislative affairs office before they have any communication with Capitol Hill. The memo was issued the same day the vast majority of Pentagon reporters exited the building rather than agree to the Defense Department's new restrictions on their work, and it appears to be part of a broader effort by Hegseth to exert tighter control over what the department communicates to the outside world.
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Marine Corps IDs pilot killed in Southern California helicopter crash
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A decorated Marine pilot was killed last week after an AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter crashed in a Southern California desert during a training flight. The U.S. Marine Corps identified Maj. Tyler Braconi, 35, late Monday as the pilot killed in the deadly crash, which occurred at about 7:05 p.m. local time Thursday, USNI News previously reported. Braconi was one of two aviators in the two-seat helicopter, belonging to the “Gunfighters' of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, based at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif. The second Marine was hospitalized following the incident and was in stable condition on Friday. *Major Baconi was not a USNA alumnus.
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Local, Education & other academy news
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Time is running out to share your story
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This fall, members of the Naval Academy Alumni Association communications team will be traveling to Chicago (7 Nov) and Notre Dame (8 Nov) for Navy's road game to Notre Dame. During these trips, we will conduct interviews for stories in future Shipmate issues. We need your help gathering alumni memories for 50 years of Women at the Naval Academy stories, as well as alumni experiences post 9/11. If you are attending one of Navy's road football games and would like to share your experiences, please contact Shipmate Editor Jimmy DeButts at [email protected].
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Crafting unforgettable journeys since 2006: Personalized travel by Dan '91 and Lisa Morio
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Since 2006, Dan Morio '91 and his Commissioning Week bride, Lisa, have been taking pride in crafting personalized travel recommendations rooted in firsthand experience and extensive training. Every journey they plan is designed with you and your loved ones in mind, ensuring each moment is extraordinary. As one of the Top Producing Agencies in the Cruise Planners family, they are passionate about delivering an unforgettable travel experience just for you!
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Additionally, Go Navy Travel is currently offering a contest to win a 7-night cruise aboard Celebrity Cruise Lines.
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Navy Letterwinners Reunion Series
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We are excited to present the last edition of our Navy Letterwinners Reunion Series for Fall '25! Some teams are offering "open viewing practices" and some are offering a chance to participate in your old sport. We are also listing all of our home competitions, so you don't miss any contests while you are on the Yard during Homecoming Weekend. This weekend provides the opportunity to reconnect with your Navy Sports team, catch a competition, watch a practice, or meet the coaches/mids afterwards.
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Naval Academy Athletics News & Results
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Quarterback Blake Horvath named a finalist for the 2025 William V. Campbell Trophy
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The National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame announced today the finalists for the 2025 William V. Campbell Trophy®, college football's premier scholar-athlete award that annually recognizes an individual as the absolute best in the nation for his combined academic success, football performance, and exemplary leadership. This award is also known as the Academic Heisman.
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Navy-Army Star Series. Army leads 3-2-1
Army - Volleyball, Men's Soccer, Women's Cross Country
Navy - Men's Golf, Men's Cross Country
Tie - Women's Soccer
(**Note - The tie between Army and Navy in Women's Soccer means neither team receives the star)
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25 Oct - W. Rugby - West Point - Noon
15 Nov - M. Rugby - West Point - 5 p.m.
15 Nov - Sprint Football - West Point - 1 p.m.
6 Dec - M. Swim & Dive - Annapolis - Noon
6 Dec - W. Swim & Dive - Annapolis - Noon.
13 Dec - Football - Baltimore, Md. - 3 p.m.
7 Feb - Rifle - West Point - 9 a.m.
7 Feb - Gymnastics - Annapolis - 2 p.m.
7 Feb - M. Indoor Track & Field - Annapolis - TBA
7 Feb - W. Indoor Track & Field - Annapolis - TBA
20 Feb - Wrestling - Annapolis - 7:30 p.m. - 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
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 Alumni Center
18-19 Nov - US Naval Academy Alumni Association Board of Trustees Fall Meeting, Fluegel Alumni Center
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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