Bob DeStafney, a third generation Marine, served his country in the United States Marine Corps. After graduating from the United States Naval Academy in 1978, he received his commission and …
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Associate Dean Mel Williams to Oversee Diversity Initiatives (Mel Williams, 26th Co.)
In a letter to the University community, President John Garvey announced the appointment of Associate Dean of Engineering Mel Williams, Jr., to oversee diversity and inclusion initiatives at Catholic University. …
2021 CAPT William E. Yeager Award for Excellence in International Security Cooperation Training and Education Programs Awarded
It’s that special time of year again at Naval Education and Training Security Assistance Field Activity (NETSAFA) in Pensacola where we honor Bill Yeager’s legacy as a former NETSAFA CO. …
2008 Campaign Video for Kevin Liddy added to website
A campaign video for Kevin Liddy’s 2008 campaign for 119th House Representative that documented Connecticut Governor Jodi Rell’s appearance at the Milford Oyster Festival to support his candidacy at the …
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Tim McGee uses familiar formula for success in winning Don Backe Memorial Regatta
By BILL WAGNERCAPITAL GAZETTE JUN 27, 2021 AT 10:18 AM Tim McGee made history last August when he and a crew of former Naval Academy sailors captured the 14th annual CRAB Cup. It …
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A Naval Academy grad kept a love for art alive through a Navy career. Now, her art’s on display at the academy museum.
By HOPE KAHNCAPITAL GAZETTE |JUN 24, 2021 AT 5:28 AM A nervous Kristin Cronic discovered Pete Souza’s collection of plebe summer photographs in 2007 right before she embarked on her Naval Academy journey. Souza’s …
Passing of Julie Young (John 4th Co.)
Classmates, Sadly I want to let you know that our classmate John Young (4th CO) lost his wife, Julie, to metastatic breast cancer on June 18. A vigil service will be …
John Kurowski (11th Co.) response featured in Shipmate
In the Clear the Deck section of the March – April 2021 issue of Shipmate, John Kurowski’s (11th Co.) response to the question regarding the best advice they had received …
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Dana Sales (27th Co.) recognized for 35 years of school board trustee service
Dana Sales (27th Co.) recognized for 35 years as a local and county school board trustee and as the first person of Filipino ancestry elected to public office in the …
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Video with Jim Shulson (22nd Co.) added to Classmates on video page.
A video of Jim Shulson (22nd Co) being interviewed on “Uncle Sugar’s Magic Circus” podcast (Note the “USMC” in the title?) has been added to the the Classmates on Video …
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