Gregory was born on June 1, 1956, in Leavenworth, Washington, to Jack and Doreen (née, Beckstrom) Smith. After a year and a half-long battle against glioblastoma, he passed peacefully on …
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Harry Harris (15th Co.) Highlighted as part of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
To close out Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Naval Academy Alumni Association highlighted ADM Harry Harris ’78, USN (Ret.) and his lasting legacy. Some of ADM Harris’ …
Another First Company Springfest in New England hosted by Bruce & Donna Carter
Passing of Pat Dowler (34th Co.)
The Class learned today that Pat Dowler (34th Co.) passed away January 11, 2023, in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. His obituary below has been added to our Memorial Page. Vachel “Pat” …
U.S. Naval Academy superintendent nominee Rear. Adm. Yvette Davids would be first woman to lead school
By Rebecca Ritzel Capital Gazette Apr 21, 2023 at 12:46 pm A 1989 U.S. Naval Academy graduate has been nominated to serve as the school’s first female leader. Rear Adm. Yvette …
Ken Bowersox to Succeed Kathryn Lueders as Associate Administrator of NASA Space Operations
by Jamie Bennet March 28, 2023 Ken Bowersox will transition from deputy associate administrator to head of NASA’s Space Operations Mission Directorate, effective May 1. He will succeed outgoing SOMD Associate Administrator Kathryn …
Changes Ahead as NASA’s Human Spaceflight Head Plans Retirement (Bowersox, 19th Co.)
Pictured left to right; NASA’s Kathryn Lueders and Ken Bowersox. Credits: NASA Kathryn Lueders, associate administrator of NASA’s Space Operations Mission Directorate, announced Monday she will retire from the agency …
Kathy Lueders Retires And Ken Bowersox (19th Co.) Will Replace Her
By Keith Cowing Press Release NASA March 27, 2023 Kathryn Lueders, associate administrator of NASA’s Space Operations Mission Directorate, announced Monday she will retire from the agency at the end of …
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Scott and Leslie Provow spread good cheer in Lake Tahoe on skiing trip
Passing of Mark Broome’s (21st Co.) Wife, Debbie
Classmates, I have been asked to share with you the sad news that Mark Broome’s wife (21st Co.), Debbie Broome, passed away suddenly Friday, 10 March. Debbie went to the hospital …
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