Another Sandbridge Fun One ‘78 week starts… This year’s trip included a tour of the USS WISCONSIN (BB-64) in downtown Norfolk. Swimming sub-squad was also part of this year’s Fun …
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Request for Support from Brad “JB” Richardson (14th Co.)
Classmates, Yesterday I received a note from our classmate, Brad “JB” Richardson (14th CO), with a request of support from our ’78 brothers. His son, George Richardson, developed at the …
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John Young (4th Co.) Honored as DGA at Navy Memphis Game
On Saturday, September 21, the Naval Academy welcomed back three of our 2024 Distinguished Graduate Award recipients at the Navy vs Memphis football game: ADM Samuel J. Locklear III ’77, …
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Alumni Association Remembers Alumni Lost on 9-11 (Ken Waldie, 10th Co.)
23 years ago today, 2,977 lives gone too soon including 14 of our own shipmates: CAPT John Yamnicky Sr. ’52, USN (Ret.) RADM Wilson “Buddy” Flagg ’61, USNR (Ret.) Kevin …
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Michael Sears (36th Co.) Reviews Class of 2028 Parade
As part of our Another Link in the Chain, Michael Sears (36th Co.) represented the class of 1978 and served as the reviewing officer at the Class of 2028 Plebe …
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Klub 30 Dines Together in Virginia
Bruce Gearey reports that Klub 30 had a great dinner in Virginia. From left, Bob Ryan, Robin Gearey, Noah Gearey, Bruce Gearey and Lew Wolfrom. Down front is Dick Boehme …
Herb Nyberg (34th Co.) goes back to where the Navy was born (according to the NY legislature)
Herb Nyberg (34th Co.) found himself in Whitehall, NY, the city that claims to be the home of the US Navy. Located in a valley at the southern end of …
78 Has a Strong Presence at Blue & Gold Area Coordinators Conference
Led by the Dean of Admissions, Bruce Latta (25th Co.), ’78 had a solid presence at the recent Blue and Gold Area Coordinators Conference held on the Yard. Current Area …
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Alumni Association Seeking Articles from 31st – 36th Companies
Attention USNA Alumni! This art may look familiar… were you a member of Companies 31-36 before 1996? Shipmate magazine wants to hear from you! Shipmate is working on a story …
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Class of 2028 Honor Coin Ceremony
Supported by numerous classmates, Art Athens (18th Co.)delivered an inspiring and uplifting talk to the class of 2028 on becoming leaders of honor, character and integrity at the Class of …