Today, the U.S. Senate confirmed Kramer Levin partner John P. “Sean” Coffey as general counsel of the Department of the Navy. Sean, a retired Navy captain and former federal prosecutor, …
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Cecil Haney (29th Co.) and Mel Williams (26th Co.) featured in CNO’s Black History Month Video Message
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Gilday and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Russell Smith issued a message to the fleet for Black History Month 2022 …
Passing of Lloyd Prince’s (7th CO) daughter
Classmates, It is always difficult to share with you the loss of one of our own; it is equally difficult to share news of the loss of one of our …
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This Navy officer’s name tag invention is now available for purchase (Ray Kempisty, 13th Co.)
By Geoff Ziezulewicz Saturday, Jan 1 Lt. Mitchell Kempisty has invented a product that keeps coverall nametags from getting curled and wrinkly, and it’s now for sale. (Naval Postgraduate School) Years ago, Navy Lt. …
John O’Dwyer’s (5th Co.) home burned down by Colorado wild fires
Pete Flynn (5th Co.) reports that John O’Dwyer’s house burned down in the recent Colorado wildfire. Pete got an email earlier yesterday (January 3rd) from Johnny O that provided a …
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Greg Smith (29th Co.) diagnosed with grade 4 glioblastoma brain cancer
From Vince Balderrama (11th Co.): I received word from Pilar Carpenter, our late classmate Jack Carpenter’s (29th Co) sister, that a fellow classmate, non-grad, Greg Smith [Gregory W. Smith] of …
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Byron Marchant ’78 Departing USNAAAF
Classmates, Happy New Year! I hope all had a great holiday, and I wish you all a blessed 2022. If you have not heard, our classmate, Byron Marchant, will be …
BYRON MARCHANT ’78 DEPARTING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AND FOUNDATION AFTER 13-YEAR TENURE
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Byron Marchant ’78 will depart the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation in Spring 2022 after 13 years as President and CEO. His time as CEO …
Byron Marchant (26th Co.) to Retire as Alumni Association and Foundation President/CEO in 2022
Byron Marchant ’78 will depart the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation in Spring 2022 after 13 years as President and CEO. His time as CEO is highlighted by …
Kevin O’Keefe’s (26th Co.) Annual Wreath Laying
From Kevin O’Keefe’s Facebook Page: As we have done every year for the last decade, Diane and I organized our hiking group to make the solemn trek to Arlington National …
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