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F O R M E R N F L S TA R O N RO L E O F G E N D E R I N L E A D E R S H I P AT U S N A
Nearly 1,000 Naval Academy midshipmen attended a lecture by former NFL defensive lineman Feb. 6 on the role of gender, relationships, ethics and maturity in leadership. Joe Ehrmann is a former NFL player, named to the AllCentury and All-American football teams at Syracuse University who is now a motivational speaker. He is a former Baltimore Colts Man of the Year award winner, also named Man of the Year by the Frederick Douglass Society and the National Fatherhood Initiative. Ehrmann explained that most of the gender definitions in society are based on misconceptions.
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MIDSHIPMEN STUDIES IN J O R DA N
On one of their first Saturdays in Jordan, four midshipmen studying abroad in Amman went for a walk through the city. Here, they share their experiences.

U S N A K I C K S O F B L AC K H I S TO RY M O N T H

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The Naval Academys Black History Month Kickoff included a performance by the University of Maryland Sigmas and a speech by the chairman of the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture.
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TEEN KIDS NEWS VIDEO N O M I N AT E D F O R E M M Y

The video Teen Kids News produced about the Naval Academy last year was recently nominated for a New York Emmy. If you missed it the first time around, heres your chance to watch it.

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MCPON DISCUSSES L E A D E R S H I P AT U S N A

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P R E S I D E N T L A N D S AT N AVA L AC A D E M Y

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A R M Y- N AV Y H OCKEY TA K E S R I VA L RY ON ICE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

S WEET DAY GIV E AWAY

Swethearts For Soldiers is giving away six tropicalthemed gift baskets to female servicemembers on Valentines Day, Feb. 14. Enter for a chance to win any time from Feb. 1-13 at www.sweetheartsforsoldiers. org/sweetday. Open to all female active duty or active reservists. Only one entry per person.

GARD EN CLUB M E E T I N G

The Naval Academy Garden Club will meet Feb. 19 at 9:30 a.m., at the Naval Academy Club, 2 Truxtun Rd. The program will feature Gene Sumi, educational coordinator and certified professional horticulturist at Homestead Gardens. He will address the topic of how and when to best prune trees and shrubs. Guests are welcome. For information, call Renee Little at 410-268-4934.

MWR FITNESS C L A S S E S

Zumba classes are offered Fridays from 6-7 p.m. from Feb. 1-28. Boot Camp with Kim Elliott is offered Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Classes are free for active duty, $3 for all others. For more information, call 410-293-9200.

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C O N S T RU C T I O N A LT E R S U S N A RU N N I N G RO U T E

A portion of the Naval Academys outer perimeter running route is now closed for 2-3 months due to planned building renovations. Visitors are reminded that running is not allowed in the ceremonial area around Stribling Walk. The attached map shows the recommended running routes for visitors, staff and mids. >>USNA

NEWS, CLIPS & GALLERIES

C L A S S O F 2 0 1 3 C H O O S E S F I D D L E R O N T H E RO O F WAV E TO P S TO P TEN FIRST SHIPS TICKETS FOR SALE S TO R I E S F RO M 2012

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F O OT B A L L S E A S O N T I C K E T S AVA I L A B L E

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M I D S L E A R N TO D I V E FOR WEEKEND TRAINING

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H E A D L I N E S F RO M T H E FLEET

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