Official daily newsletter of the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation
Thursday, 6 November 2025
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Today in Navy, Marine Corps
and USNA Memorial Hall History
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1865 - The Confederate raider Shenandoah arrives at Liverpool, England. Upon being informed by the British Foreign Ministry that the Civil War has ended, skipper Lieutenant James I. Waddell lowers the last official Confederate flag.
1950 - 2LT Robert Reem '48, USMC was killed in action when he threw himself on a grenade to save the lives of his men near Chinhung-ni, North Korea. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions. In August 1943 he enlisted in the Marine Corps, but by October was at the Naval Academy Preparatory School and entered the Naval Academy in June 1944. After the completion of The Basic School, he remained at Camp Lejeune at the Special Training Regiment until he was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines in December 1949. The battalion was ordered to Korea in August 1950, where it was assigned to the 7th Marne Regiment. Robert and the rest of the battalion fought at the Inchon landing, the capture of Seoul, and fighting in North Korea. “His superb courage, cool decisiveness, and valiant spirit of self-sacrifice in the face of certain death reflect the highest credit upon Second Lieutenant Reem and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.” Robert was survived by his wife, parents, three sisters, and two brothers. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
1951 - While conducting weather reconnaissance over the Sea of Japan, a P2V Neptune of VP-6 is attacked by Soviet fighter planes and shot down. All 10 crewmembers are reported as missing and presumed dead.
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Academy & Graduate happenings
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Daily Shipmate Readers - Yesterday we incorrectly labeled Mikie Sherrill's class year in our announcement of her win in the New Jersey Governor's race. Governor-elect Sherrill is indeed a member of the GREAT CLASS OF 1994.
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Mikie Sherrill says New Jersey voters want 'leadership'
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New Jersey Rep. Mikie Sherrill secured a decisive victory in Tuesday's election to become the next governor of the Garden State in a race some polls predicted would be tighter. Sherrill beat the Republican candidate, Jack Ciatterelli, by about 13% of the vote — marking the first time since the 1960s that New Jersey voters elected a governor from the same party three terms in a row. In an interview with Morning Edition, Sherill said her win was about New Jersey residents wanting leadership at a time when many feel some of President Trump's moves — including tariffs, federal reductions in health spending and threats to the multi-billion dollar Gateway Tunnel Project — will make life harder for them. "They look to my background in the military. They also want somebody who gets it and gets them," Sherrill said. "They look to the fact that I'm a mom of four kids and I know what's been going on in our communities and our schools, and they wanted somebody to address those key issues." Speaking to NPR's A Martínez, Sherrill discussed her win and what Democrats' successful 2025 election means going forward.
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Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. to Receive Sentinel of the Sea Award Tonight
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VADM Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. '81, USN (Ret.), President of The Ohio State University is the 2025 recipient for Sentinel of the Sea Award. Carter will be awarded this evening at the historic New York Yacht Club in the heart of New York City for his extraordinary service and leadership. The evening gala will feature a fireside chat with Urban Meyer, FOX Sports college football analyst and three-time national championship coach exploring the parallels between military and athletic leadership and what it takes to perform under pressure.
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United States Naval Academy Band's Veterans Day Concert
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In honor of the Navy and Marine Corps' 250th Birthday! 🎂
It's going to be a spectacular evening celebrating a huge milestone!
Date: Tuesday, 11 November 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Join us for an evening of powerful music and heartfelt tribute as we celebrate the proud heritage and service of the Navy and Marine Corps. The concert is free and open to the public! We really encourage you to bring your family, friends and community members to share in this special event. Spread the word! We look forward to seeing you there as we honor our veterans and commemorate this milestone together. It's a wonderful, memorable way to celebrate!
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Government & Military News
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2 Killed in Eastern Pacific Strike on Suspected Narco Boat
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The U.S. conducted its 14th strike on a vessel allegedly carrying illicit narcotics, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Tuesday via social media platform X. The strike, which was on a boat in the Eastern Pacific, killed the two people aboard. The fatal strike brings the total number of deaths in U.S. strikes on suspected drug traffickers to 67. This is the second such strike in November and the 14th since President Donald Trump announced the first one in September. There have been two survivors in the 14 strikes. Two survivors from an 16 Oct. strike were repatriated to their countries. The Mexican Navy conducted search and rescue operations to find a survivor from an 25 Oct. strike, but the search was suspended Saturday after the navy combed the Pacific for 96 hours, USNI News previously reported.
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China Dismisses U.S. Claims Of Electronic Warfare In Navy Jet, Chopper Crashes
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China's defense ministry rejected U.S. accusations that it used electronic warfare to cause two recent Navy aircraft crashes near the USS Nimitz in the South China Sea. Beijing dismissed the claims as “groundless conspiracy theories” and accused Washington of spreading misinformation to justify its military presence and maintain regional dominance amid growing tensions between the two powers in contested waters.
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Local, Education & other academy news
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Stay Connected with the USNA Alumni Lookup
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Looking to reconnect with a former roommate, company mate, or teammate? The USNA Alumni Lookup directory makes it easy to find contact information for fellow Naval Academy graduates.
Available through your myUSNA.com account, this secure search tool allows you to locate alumni by last name, first name, maiden name, class year, company, city, state, ZIP code, or country. Whether you're organizing a reunion, planning a visit, or simply reaching out to catch up, this directory helps you stay connected to the people who share your Academy bond.
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Beat Army Alumni Tailgate and Bus Registration
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Registration is now open for the Beat Army Tailgate at Checkerspot Brewing Co., 1421 Ridgely Street in Baltimore! Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Join fellow Navy fans for a pregame fueled by great food, cold drinks and unbeatable Navy blue and gold spirit. Your ticket includes food and an open bar for beer and wine, with a cash bar available for mixed drinks. So rally your crew, don on all your Navy gear and get ready to watch the Black Knights and the Midshipmen face off on the gridiron for the 2025 game in Baltimore, Maryland. For questions, please reach out to [email protected].
Your usna.com login is required to register at the links below:
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Beat Army Watch Party at the Fluegel Alumni Center in Annapolis
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Gear up for Game Day for our third annual exclusive Beat Army Watch Party – the perfect way to kickoff the most anticipated game of the Navy football season with fellow Navy fans. Enjoy delicious food, drinks, door prizes, a football pool, swag, photo ops and plenty of spirited camaraderie. Whether you missed out on tickets to catch the game in Baltimore or just want a comfortable place to cheer on the navy blue and gold, our doors open one hour before kickoff. Tickets include all festivities, with food and drink packages available. Private viewing areas are also an option.
Your myUSNA.com login is required to register at the at the link.
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Naval Academy Athletics News & Results
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Yesterday's Results: NSTR
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NOVEMBER
5-6 Nov - U.S. 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 Nov - Pensacola Congressional Academy Day - Naval Aviation Museum - Pensacola, FL
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 - U.S. 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 - U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association Board of Trustees Fall Meeting, FAC
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
JANUARY
4 Jan - USNA Semester Leave ends
6 Jan - USNA Classes Begin, Spring Semester
10 Jan - Pensacola Chapter Congressional Academy Day - 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. - National Naval Aviation Museum, Pensacola, Fl.
24 Jan - Thriving as Leaders Award Recognition, Fluegel (TBD)
FEBRUARY
14 Feb - Commissioning 101, Fluegel
19 Feb - USNA Entrepreneurs event, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Fluegel
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