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Last Seen Profiles
The Capital Gazette is our local newspaper and is often the first to tell our story. We are grieving with their staff and loved ones after the tragic events that occurred today.
@capgaznews
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The Naval Academy is mourning the loss of one of our most distinguished graduates, Sen. John McCain (USNA ‘58). His life of service to our country is a legacy that will continue to be revered.
#USNavy
#usna
#Military
#midshipmen
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A VERY touching day in Normandy, France today as veterans return to the beaches 80 years after D-Day. We are proud to say that the Naval Academy Glee Club is there with them
#dday
#80thanniversary
#neverforget
#wwii
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Photos of the private funeral service today for
@SenJohnMcCain
at the
#usnavalacademy
are available here:
#usnavy
#McCainFuneral
#midshipmen
#Navy
#SenatorJohnMcCain
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Today was the first of five smaller, socially distanced swearing-in events for the
#Classof2020
in T-Court. Congratulations, Class of 2020!
More photos of this event will be available after May 22, in albums organzied by date of event.
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The Commandant of Midshipmen announced the spring semester MIDN leadership positions, Friday, Nov. 8, which includes the selection of
#USNA
's first African American female brigade commander, MIDN 1/C Sydney Barber, of Lake Forest, Ill.
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Sad news this week for Navy fans-- Retired Navy mascot Bill 33 has moved on to greener pastures. He is survived by Bill 34 (also retired) and current mascots Bill 36 and Bill 37, all Angora goats.
#Bill33
was easily recognized, as he was the only Navy goat with blue eyes.
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Congratulations to USNA Class of 2017 grad, Lt.j.g. Madeline Swegle, who will become the first known African American female Navy jet pilot when she receives her Wings of Gold in Kingsville, Texas later this month!
#USNavy
,
#USNA
#midshipmen
#soundoffreedom
#usna2017
#aviation
BZ to Lt. j.g. Madeline Swegle on completing the Tactical Air (Strike) aviator syllabus. Swegle is the
@USNavy
’s first known Black female TACAIR pilot and will receive her Wings of Gold later this month. HOOYAH!
@FlyNavy
@NASKPAO
#ForgedByTheSea
#CNATRA
#CNATRAgrads
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The Naval Academy family is devastated to learn one of the three victims in the Naval Air Station Pensacola shooting was one of our own, Ensign Joshua Kaleb Watson, Class of 2019.
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"May freedom be seen, not as the right to do as we please, but as the opportunity to do what is right." - Peter Marshall
Today, we celebrate the formal adoption of the Declaration of Independence and thank those who continue to fight for our freedom. Happy Independence Day!
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The similarities of the Nike/UNDEFEATED logo released this week and the USNA Crest are undeniable and we believe their logo is clearly an infringement under trademark law. USNA is working with Navy leadership to order Nike/UNDEFEATED to cease and desist their use of the logo.
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Roughly 50 midshipmen have accompanied WWII veterans to Normandy for the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
#dday
#80thanniversary
#neverforget
#wwii
#greatestgeneration
#veterans
📸 Ensign Andrew Menet
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#NeverForget
🇺🇸
Midshipmen are honoring those lives taken 19 years ago on
#September11
by placing nearly 3,000 American Flags yesterday evening along Stribling Walk.
📷:1/C Anna Walker and 4/C Joe Reimann
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#BREAKING
- Class of 2021’s graduation & commissioning ceremony will be in-person at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on May 28! ⭐️🇺🇸
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U.S. Naval Academy Glee Club-honored to perform for our fallen hero.
#USNavy
#midshipmen
#gonavymids
#aviator
#memorial
#McCainMemorial
#McCainFuneral
#SenatorMcCain
#gleek
#gleeclub
#music
#navalacademy
Watch the
@NavalAcademy
Glee Club perform "Amazing Grace" at the funeral of Senator John McCain:
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The Naval Academy appreciates Nike’s announcement to no longer use the UNDEFEATED logo resembling our Naval Academy crest. We are pleased by this decision which is respectful of the Academy, our students and alumni.
#usna
#USNavy
#nike
#midshipmen
#gonavymids
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MIDN 3/C Duke Carrillo was remembered by his shipmates at last night's special performance of TAPS in T-court. TAPS was performed by MIDN 3/C Joey Gibbs.
Today, the Brigade of Midshipmen Flag was lowered to half-mast in honor of 3/C Carrillo.
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#FlyNavy
Did you catch the
@USNavy
@BlueAngels
in
#Annapolis
yesterday? Let's see your best photos!
#CommissioningWeek
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Congrats
@NavyFB
for the first win at home this season, 22-21 over Memphis. The plebes from the Class of 2022 obviously helped out from the stands, cheering hard through all that rain!
#gonavymids
#midshipmen
#usna
#collegefootball
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At 8:46am today, the first midshipman running group set out with the American Flag.
The flag will remain in constant motion around the perimeter of the Yard for 24 hours, concluding in T-Court with a ceremony honoring those who lost their lives on
#September11
#WeRemember911
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The United States Naval Academy is now number 1 on Forbes Top 25 Public Colleges In The U.S. 2017 list!
via
@forbes
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The
@BlueAngels
are wheels up from Pensacola and are on their way to Annapolis for a surprise flyover in honor of the Naval Academy’s
#Classof2020
. Keep your eyes peeled as the Blue Angels will be overhead at 10:45!
#USNA2020
The Naval Academy remains closed to visitors.
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The Naval Academy is deeply saddened to announce that a midshipman was confirmed deceased this morning. Foul play is not suspected. (1/3)
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Every year on September 10th, The Midshipman Action Group leads the Brigade in placing nearly 3,000 American Flags 🇺🇸 along Stribling Walk.
Each flag represents a life lost on
#September11th
, 2001.
The flags will remain along Stribling Walk through the day tomorrow.
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Happy Father's Day from the United States Naval Academy!
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USNA IDENTIFIES DECEASED MIDSHIPMAN
“We are incredibly saddened by the tragic loss of Midshipman Luke Bird this weekend,” -VADM Sean Buck
“He greatly exemplified the hard working midshipman who helps anyone at the drop of a hat,” -1/C Travis Delgado
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Sunrise over College Creek
Good morning to
#USNA
and our newly completed
#cyber
building, Hopper Hall.
#AdmiralGraceHopper
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🎄Merry Christmas from the United States Naval Academy!
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On 12/5 at 11:59 a.m., midshipmen conducted an air-to-ground spirit mission over
@WestPoint_USMA
, ahead of the 123rd
@ArmyNavyGame
12 delivery passes dropped
#BeatArmy
#FlyNavy
leaflets & ping pong balls. Army cadets could be seen breaking formation and running for cover.
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Congratulations to the Class of 2024 who found out today what service assignment they received!
#Classof2024
#USNavy
#marinecorps
#service
#Military
@USNavy
@USMC
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USNA was deeply saddened to learn of the accident at USMA yesterday that took the life of one cadet and injured others. This accident is a solemn reminder that there is inherent risk in all we do in our Nation's military. Our thoughts are with USMA during this very difficult time
The Superintendent addresses the press about the recent training accident.
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Dressed to impress!
Yesterday was the first day of classes for the 2019-2020 school year. Of course, the
#Brigade
put on their best back to school outfits.
#ootd
#outfitoftheday
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Happy National Flag Day 🇺🇸 The holiday celebrates June 14,1777 when the United States approved the design for its first national flag.
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#SnowDay
tomorrow! The
#NavalAcademy
will be closed tomorrow, Monday, Jan.14, due to inclement weather. Only essential personnel are to report for duty. Stay safe and off the roads to the extent possible! (Photo taken by MIDN 1/C Jeffrey Kramer)
#USNavy
#snow
#USNA
#midshipmen
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The families of the Class of 2022 are waiting to see their Plebes after six weeks of plebe summer training!
#usna2022
#USNA
#navalacademy
#midshipmen
#usnavy
#gonavymids
#plebes
#military
#usa
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Congratulations to the
#Classof2026
for signing 2 for 7!
The 2 for 7 signing marks a pivotal moment in every midshipman’s career when they formally commit to completing their final two years at the Academy and dedicate at least five years of service to the Navy or Marine Corps.
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Today we remember those who lost their lives at Pearl Harbor 76 years ago.
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The Brigade is in
#Birdland
tonight!
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It was a great day to be at
#USNA
!
Thanks for an awesome show
@BlueAngels
! ✈️
#CommissioningWeek
#BlueAngels
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Officially Plebes No More! The Herndon Climb is over and the monument was capped by MIDN 4th class (freshman) Peter Rossi (30th Company) of Phoenix, Ariz., in 2 hours 9 minutes and 35 seconds
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The Naval Academy is deeply saddened to confirm that a midshipman died this morning during the semi-annual physical readiness test.
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Today was the first Plebe Summer Physical Education Program (PEP).
PEP is a comprehensive physical training program that provides the plebes with the tools to begin their four years of enhanced physical fitness.
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USNA's first African American woman selected to become brigade commander, 1/C Sydney Barber, met this week with Juliane Gallina,
#USNA
's first female brigade commander & '92 grad, and Reuben E Brigety II, USNA's fifth African American brigade commander & '95 grad.
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Had a special visit today from the Stanley Cup! Thank you to Capitals trainer and Annapolis resident Woody Leydig for sharing your day with us!
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We mark the beginning of this day with the 9/11 Memorial Stair Run.
The Brigade runs 110 flights in Bancroft Hall - one for every floor of the World Trade Center.
#WeRemember911
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It is
#InductionDay
for the
#Classof2023
and over a thousand new
#plebes
(freshmen) are saying goodbye to civilian life and beginning the indoctrination process into military service at
#USNA
. They will take the Oath of Office during a ceremony at 6pm tonight in T-Court.
#USNavy
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#ICYMI
... Our very own Brigade Commander Sydney Barber got a shoutout on last night's episode of
@NCISLA
!
Thanks to
@llcoolj
for pointing out all the opportunities available to
#USNA
midshipmen in
#Annapolis
⚓️
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Way to go
#usna
#classof2022
! Eight days into
#plebesummer
and that drill training is already paying off.
#midshipmen
#gonavymids
#usnavy
#annapolis
#navalacademy
#aerialphotography
(post 2 of 2)
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94 graduates from
#USNA
ranging from classes of 1990-2018, pose for a photo aboard
@TheCVN69
while the ship transits the Arabian Sea July 04, 2020. The grads are deployed as part of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10, led by Rear Adm. Brendan McLane (‘90)
#GoNavyBeatArmy
@USNavy
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#USNA
investigation into hand gestures displayed by
#Midshipmen
on live broadcast before
#ArmyNavyGame
is complete and found NO evidence of racist intent.
#usnavy
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They did it! Official time: 1:05:05, capped by MIDN Christian Schwein, (of 27th Company)age 19, of Fairfax, Virginia. PLEBES NO MORE!
#usna
#usnavy
#HerndonClimb
#gonavymids
#military
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Another
#PlebeSummer
is done! Today is the beginning of
#parents
weekend with lots of happy
#reunions
. Congrats to the
#classof2026
for making it through!
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USNA will honor shooting victims at the A-N game...
#USNavy
#ArmyNavyGame
#midshipman
#Pensacolashooting
#NASC
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The plebes are stepping off for their first parade! Lots of proud parents out here today.
#usna
#plebesummer
#usna2022
#usnavy
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RADM Yvette Davids has been nominated for appointment to the rank of vice admiral and assigned as the next
#USNA
Superintendent
Pending confirmation by the US Senate, Davids (USNA ‘89) would be the first woman to assume the role of USNA Superintendent
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The U.S. Naval Academy welcomes the midshipmen candidates of the class of 2028 during Induction Day 2024.
I-Day marks the beginning of a demanding six-week indoctrination period called Plebe Summer that is intended to transition the candidates from civilian to military life.
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We’re ready for the game this weekend, are you?
#BeatArmy
#americasgame
#ArmyNavy
#GoNavyBeatArmy
#usnavy
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#BREAKING
: Outdoor graduation for the
#ClassOf2021
at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium is a GO for tomorrow!
No rain on this parade!
#CommissioningWeek
#USNA2021
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This, the 81st anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, is a reminder that the
@USNavy
descends from a legacy of honor, courage and commitment - it’s our shared heritage that binds us to our duty.
#PearlHarborRemembranceDay
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We brought back that loving feeling this morning with the arrival of our new display aircraft, an F-14 Tomcat. This one no longer felt the need for speed.
#usna
#usnavy
#topgun
#midshipmen
#gonavymids
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The U.S. Naval Academy family is deeply saddened by the passing of Mr. H. Ross Perot, a graduate from the class of 1953. Perot personified the principles of honor, integrity and leadership to our Nation, and will be greatly missed.
For more, visit
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Congratulations
#USNA2021
on receiving your service assignments!
Curious about how many members of the
#ClassOf2021
will go into each service community? Allow us to explain ⬇️
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Happy 97th birthday to Jimmy Carter, the oldest living former President!
Carter is the only President of the United States to have graduated from
#USNA
!⚓️
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Our hearts are heavy and with the entire
@WestPoint_USMA
family as they grieve the loss of a brother-in-arms.
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U.S. Naval Academy Midshipman 3rd Class (sophomore) Duke Carrillo, 21, of Flower Mound, Texas, died while taking the semi-annual physical readiness test, yesterday.
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CAPT Thomas R. “TR” Buchanan, (USNA '92) was recently selected to be the 88th Commandant of Midshipmen at USNA! He will come aboard this summer when CAPT Chadwick departs.
#usnavy
#usna
#midshipmen
#military
#gonavymids
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The Naval Academy is deeply saddened to confirm that a midshipman died last night after being found unresponsive in Bancroft Hall. The cause of death is being investigated; foul play is not suspected.
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#snowday
in
#Annapolis
today! This mini Bancroft Hall
#snowman
would like to remind you to stay safe and warm out there, and to take a little time out of your day for play.
#midshipmen
#mids
#gonavymids
#usna
#usnavy
#WinterStorm
Photo by MIDN 1/C Grace Lee
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Great win tonight at home over Air Force by the midshipmen
@NavyFB
! Final score
#NavyFootball
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#AirForce
25.
#usna
#USNavy
#singsecond
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The Class of 2021 took their Oath of Office last night.
#PlebeSummer
has officially begun!
#IDay2017
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