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USNA CLASS OF 2013 COMMISSIONED IN ANNAPOLIS

An estimated 30,000 people filled the Navy-Marine Corps Stadium in Annapolis, Md., May 24 to witness the swearing in of the U.S. militarys newest officers. The Naval Academy Class of 2013 graduated 1,047 men and women, including 603 Navy ensigns and 223 Marine Corps second lieutenants. The class also included three graduates who were commissioned as Air Force second lieutenants and 16 foreign exchange students. Eighty percent of the graduating class are men and 20 percent are women, 13 of whom will serve on submarines. Minorities make up 31 percent of the class, making it the most diverse graduating class in the history of the Naval Academy. The ceremony recognized four honorary graduates, including the late Midshipman Austin Zalik, a member of the Class of 2013 who was killed in a vehicle accident last summer. The other honorary graduates were Naval Academy history Professor Mary DeCredico, Blue and Gold Officer James Carrier and local business owner Brendan Fisher. President Barack Obama delivered the address, calling on the graduates to maintain the values theyve learned at the Naval Academy in their future roles as leaders in the military, community and business. Our nation needs them now more than ever, he said. We need your honor, that inner compass that guides you not when the path is easy and obvious but when its hard and uncertain.
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The Naval Academy Midshipman Action Group contributed 23,640 hours of service to the Annapolis community and beyond during the last year. MAG managed more than 50 projects and 500 volunteers.

USNA ANNOUNCES NEW M U S E U M D I R E C TO R

The Naval Academy Academic Dean and Provost recently announced that Lt. Cmdr. Claude Berube will take over as permanent director in charge of the Naval Academy Museum in Preble Hall.

NEW GRAD RENDERS FIRST SALUTE VIA VTC

Shortly after the Naval Academy graduation ceremony May 24, Ensign Andrew Wondolowski rendered his first salute via video teleconference to his older brother, Philip, who is deployed on board USS Eisenhower.
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C ARR CREEK M A R I N A

Carr Creek Marina staff performs haul-outs so you can work on your boat and get it ready for the season. Haul-outs are done Monday through Friday by appointment. For more information or to set an appointment, call 410-293-3731 or 2058.

S EAWORLD ADM I S S I O N

In 2013, members of the military and as many as three dependents may enter SeaWorld, Busch Gardens or Sesame Place parks with a one-day complimentary admission. Register at http://www.herosalute.com

P OOL OPENING

The South Severn Pool, across from Gate 8 will open for the summer May 25. The pool is open to active duty, retired military active reservists, current and retired DoD civilian employees, family members in all of these categories, USNA contractors, midshipmen, USNA Athletic Association personnel and USNA Alumni Association personnel. Pool hours are Tuesday through Sunday and holidays (Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day) from noon to 7 p.m. Swim passes are sold at the MWR Recreation Services Bldg. #89, NSA Annapolis. Daily fees apply for those without pool passes. For more information, call 410-293-9200.

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Check out our graduation photo album on Flickr. All photos are available for free download in high-quality resolution.
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CLASS OF 2016 SCALES HERNDON MONUMENT

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