Shipmate: January-February 2024

Published on January 31, 2024

The USNA Alumni Association and Foundation's January-February 2023 Shipmate magazine is available online.

In this issue, you'll learn about laederhsip lessons from USNA alumni who served in WWII, gain an in depth look into USNA AA&F Legacy Programs, and see what USNA alumni chapters are doing to thrive in their regions. 

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Other news

ADM Michelle J. Howard '82, USN (Ret.) Inducted into the National Portrait Gallery

January 24, 2024
ADM Michelle J. Howard '82, USN (Ret.) was recently inducted into the National Portrait Gallery in the 20th Century Americans Exhibit. The first female four-star admiral in the U.S. Navy, ADM Howard's 35 year career in the Navy exemplified the highest standard of leadership. ADM Howard continues to make an impact in the USNA alumni community and throughout the nation. Bravo Zulu, ADM Howard!

ADM Caldwell ’81 Passes Old Goat Award to ADM Aquilino ’84

February 1, 2024
Admiral John C. Aquilino ’84, USN, received the Old Goat Award from Admiral James F. Caldwell ’81, USN, on 9 January 2024 at the Pentagon. The Old Goat Award is given to the longest serving Naval Academy graduate on active duty. “It has been my absolute privilege to serve as the Old Goat for the last year and a half,” Caldwell said. “Admiral ‘Lung’ Aquilino is an amazing leader and the consummate