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U N I T E D S TAT E S N AVA L AC A D E M Y
SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

U. S . N AVA L AC A D E M Y H O S T S 9 / 1 1 DAY O F REMEMBRANCE

U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen and sailors hosted a Day of Remembrance at the World War II Memorial and Jonas Green Park Sept. 7 commemorating the 12th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. The day started with a ceremony at the World War II Memorial with Maryland State Senator John Astle and Maryland Delegates Herb McMillian, Ron George, and Cathy Vitale in attendance. Naval Academy Public Affairs Officer Cmdr. John Schofield gave the keynote address and Senior Chaplain Capt. Michael Gore led a moment of silence in remembrance of lives lost in the attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. After the ceremony, members of the Midshipman Action Group began cleaning up the grounds at the World War II Memorial and nearby Jonas Green Park.
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BRIGADE COMMANDER TA K E S C H A R G E

Midshipman 1st Class Jean Luc Currie is the fall semester brigade commander, chosen by senior Naval Academy leaders to lead 4,500 of his peers as the highest-ranking midshipmen.

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The Permanent Military Professor program is designed to establish military officers with both doctoral degrees and operational experience in permanent instructor billets at military academies.

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Congratulations to the Naval Academys five newest chiefs who were pinned during a ceremony in Memorial Hall Sept. 13. The ceremony signifies a new position of leadership and responsibility.

USNA PINS FIVE NEW CHIEF PETTY OFFICERS

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M AG H E L P S M E N TO R ANNAPOLIS STUDENTS

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USNA WRESTLERS TRAIN AT O LY M P I C C E N T E R

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C E L E B R AT E N AV Y S 2 3 8 T H B I RT H DAY I N O C T
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

U.S. YACHT SHOW S

All midshipmen and military personnel in dress uniform are admitted free of charge at the upcoming Annapolis boat shows in the Annapolis harbor. The U.S. Powerboat Show will be held Oct. 3-6 and the U.S. Sailboat Show will be held Oct. 10-14. For information, call 410-268-8828.

R EDSKINS TICK E T S

MWR Annapolis ITT Outlet has tickets for the Redskins vs. the Chargers and Chiefs available in Section 434/ Row 13, Seats 19 and 20 and Section 452/Row 17, Seats 17 and 18. Tickets must be purchased in pairs for $226 which includes a parking pass. Call 410-2939200 for more information.

USNA WOMENS C L U B

Mr. Set Momjian, a renowned collector of items of historical significance, will be the guest speaker at the NAWC luncheon Oct. 9 at the Bistro at South River. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. and the presentation at 11 a.m. His topic will be the history of his collections and memorabilia, including a scrapbook of vintage USNA postcards. For reservations or information, email Betty at nawcreservations@gmail.com or call at 410-295-0089.

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NEWS, CLIPS & GALLERIES

The USNA Sailing Team helped sponsor this years Wounded Warrior Sailing Regatta. The event gave wounded warriors from Walter Reed Medical Center the chance to come to the Annapolis Harbor and take part in a friendly sailing competition. >>FLICKR

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T H I S W E E K S F E AT U R E D FIRSTIE

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TO N Y H O RTO N WO R K S OUT WITH MIDS

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LEADERS HONOR THOSE K I L L E D AT N AV Y YA R D

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SEPTEMBER EDITION OF WAV E TO P S AVA I L A B L E

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