U.S. Navy Celebrates 238th Birthday

The Navy officially recognizes its birthday on Oct. 13, and there are many events open to public during the week leading up to the big day.

Understanding the Permanent Military Professor Program

The Permanent Military Professor (PMP) program is a program geared to establish military officers with both doctoral degrees and operational experience in permanent instructor billets at one of the Military education institutions until statutory retirement or until released from active duty.

USNA Wrestling Team Trains at Olympic Training Center

The members of the U.S. Naval Academy varsity wrestling team took the opportunity this summer to train at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo.

New Brigade Commander Focused on Empowering Midshipmen

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

Naval Academy Midshipmen Workout with Fitness Celebrity

U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen had the opportunity to meet and work out with fitness celebrity Tony Horton Sept. 6 during his visit to Annapolis.

Naval Academy Hosts Day of 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.

Midshipmen Intern with Wounded Warrior Advocacy Program

Having already spent time on ships or subs or in squadrons as part of their professional development, senior midshipmen often have the opportunity to get creative with their summer training.

Midshipmen Visit Philadelphia On Board Newest Class YP

Midshipmen from the Naval Academy’s Yard Patrol Squadron and enlisted Navy personnel of Waterfront Readiness Annapolis went underway on the newest class Yard Patrol (YP) Craft Aug. 30 to Philadelphia.

Five Midshipmen Experience Brazilian Culture

Midshipmen 1st Class Max Dunn and Mary Jordan and Midshipmen 2nd Class Michael Ebeling, Bryan Hunt, and Amber Lowman traveled to Brazil this summer. Here they share their story:

Midshipman Competes in University World Wrestling Championship

While Midshipman 1st Class Joe Locksmith’s home state of Florida has a history of being strong in Greco Roman wrestling, his own introduction to the sport as a high school freshman was not all that promising. He relied on skills that work well in the collegiate style – also called folkstyle – of wrestling traditionally practiced in the U.S., and was thrown, heels over head, to his back.

Naval Academy Midshipman Cycles 100 Miles for Juvenile Diabetes Research

Naval Academy midshipmen participate in a wide variety of activities during the summer – serving on board ships alongside enlisted and officer personnel, traveling to foreign countries, working on internships with different companies, even chasing tornados.

Midshipmen Study Civil-Military Relations in Turkey

Summer Training offers midshipmen the opportunity to experience what their life in the fleet will be like after graduation. This summer, three midshipmen were able to take their training in a different direction with a research trip to Turkey.

Midshipmen Spend Semester Immersed in Omani Culture

Midshipmen 1st Class Brett Beeson, George Davros, and Jacob Snyder share their experience studying abroad in Oman during spring semester.

Naval Academy Class of 2015 Commits to Five Years of Military Service

Have you ever made a decision that locks you into a commitment for seven years of your life? A lot happens in seven years. It is a decision that must not be made lightly. The class of 2015 at the U.S. Naval Academy just made that “2 for 7” decision Aug. 17.

Naval Academy Excels at Cyber Security

The Naval Academy passed an intense, week-long cyber security inspection conducted by the Fleet Cyber Command Office of Compliance and Assessment July 22-Aug. 1.

Naval Academy Summer Seminar: Beyond the Ordinary

Each year in June, the U.S. Naval Academy invites a select group of young men and women from around the nation to attend the Naval Academy Summer Seminar. This fast-paced, six-day leadership experience is designed to give rising high school seniors an opportunity to see what the Naval Academy has to offer.   At the core of the NASS is the academic program – 90-minute workshops designed to promote problem solving using systems thinking, optimization, innovation, creativity, and team...

Head of Russian Navy Visits Naval Academy

The Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Federation Navy visited the Naval Academy July 15 to learn about how the academy trains future naval leaders.

Naval Academy Cyber Security Inspection Begins Next Week

Beginning July 22, the Naval Academy will undergo a week-long cyber security inspection conducted by Fleet Cyber Command to assess the security of the academy’s network and cyber operations.

Q&A With USNA's Deputy Commandant of Midshipmen

The Trident staff sat down with Naval Academy’s Deputy Commandant of Midshipmen Col. Bobbi Shea (USNA ‘91) to discuss her new role and what it’s like to be back at the academy.

Naval Academy Professor’s Research May Help Predict Tornadoes

A Naval Academy professor recently received a grant from the National Science Foundation to continue research that could lead to a model for predicting tornado activity in the U.S.

Understanding the Furlough Impact to Naval Academy Operations

The Defense Department furlough period will impact operations on the Naval Academy Yard from now until the furloughs end Sept. 30.

Professional Training Helps Mids Make Career Decisions

A group of Naval Academy midshipmen recently went underway on board USS Dewey (DDG 105) as part of the Professional Training of Midshipman, or PROTRAMID, program.

Reef Points: Enhance Your Naval Academy Vocabulary

Many of these words may seem familiar, but you won't find these definitions in the dictionary.

Plebe Formal Parade Schedule

The Naval Academy presents five plebe formal parades during Plebe Summer, all open to the public.

Naval Academy Holds Sexual Assault Prevention Stand Down

Senior officers at the Naval Academy led sailors and civilian personnel in a series of 2-hour training sessions during the Navy's sexual assault prevention and response stand down completed July 1.

USNA Not Open to Public For 4th of July Fireworks Viewing

Due to the large crowds and congestion in the Annapolis Area tied to the Independence Day parade and evening fireworks, vehicle access to USNA will be restricted to residents, guests of residents, faculty, staff and handicapped personnel with DoD credentials.

Naval Academy Enhances Sexual Assault Prevention, Response Program

The Naval Academy Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program has recently undergone some changes including new management.

DoD Does Away With Base Decals

The Defense Department eliminated the requirement for DoD-issued decals for base access July 1.

Keep What You've Earned

Alcohol is present in many sexual assault cases and is the most frequently used predatory drug. Here is some information on recognizing signs of alcohol abuse and helping your shipmates.

U.S. Naval Academy Inducts Class of 2017

For the 1,206 men and women entering the U.S. Naval Academy’s Class of 2017, summer break is ending early.

Naval Academy Graduate Receives Award for Operations Research

The Mathematics Department is proud to congratulate one of our distinguished graduates, Ensign Taylor Boosmann, who was awarded the 2013 National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Prize for excellence in the area of operations research.

Naval Academy Welcomes 85th Commandant of Midshipmen

Last month, the Naval Academy welcomed aboard the 85th Commandant of Midshipmen Capt. Bill Byrne.

Fun Facts About I-Day and Plebe Summer

Every year, approximately 1,200 candidates are selected to become midshipmen at the Naval Academy and are known as “plebes” during Plebe Summer and their first year at the academy.

Goats Clear Invasive Plant Species at NSA Annapolis

Greenbury Point, a popular spot for joggers and hikers on the North Severn area of Naval Support Activity Annapolis, has a new community - a herd of hungry goats.

Navy Proposal to Refurbish Clinic Parapet Wall

The Navy is proposing to waterproof and stabilize the parapet wall of Building 274 and fix cracking at the building corners below the cornice.

Naval Academy Honors Battle of Midway Veterans

The four empty chairs at the front of the crowd gathered for the Naval Academy’s Battle of Midway Commemoration Ceremony June 5 served as a stark reminder that what Tom Brokaw famously called the “greatest generation” is fading.

Naval Academy Announces Advancements, Sailors of the Quarter

The Naval Academy recently announced nine sailors who were selected for advancement as well as the Sailor, Junior Sailor and Bluejacket of the Quarter for 2nd quarter.

Naval Academy Food Service Officer Promoted to CWO5

The Naval Academy celebrated the promotion of its Food Service Division Officer to Chief Warrant Officer 5 during a ceremony held at the Chesapeake Room May 31.

Legacy of a Trident Scholar

The Naval Academy Mathematics Department is honored to receive personal papers including books, photographs and other memorabilia of one of the USNA’s most successful Trident Scholars Adm. Donald Lee Pilling.

Naval Support Activity Annapolis Welcomes New Commanding Officer

Naval Support Activity Annapolis held a change of command and retirement ceremony May 30 in Mahan Hall on the Naval Academy Yard.

Naval Academy Museum Director Announced

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.

MAG Contributes 23,640 Hours of Community Service

The Naval Academy Midshipman Action Group contributed 23,640 hours of service to the Annapolis community and beyond during the last year.

Naval Academy Preps for Cyber Security Inspection

Beginning July 22, the Naval Academy will undergo a week-long cyber security inspection conducted by Fleet Cyber Command to assess the security of the academy’s network and cyber operations.

Naval Academy Debate Team Ranked 12th in Nation

The Naval Academy Debate Team for this academic year was ranked 12th in the country by the American Debate Association out of 66 member schools.

Top 6 Things for Graduates’ Families to Do in Annapolis

Coming to Annapolis for Commissioning Week? There’s a lot going on both on and off the Yard.

Naval Academy Sea Trials Builds Plebes’ Teamwork

The Naval Academy Class of 2016 completed 14 continuous hours of rigorous physical and mental challenges May 14 during the academy's annual Sea Trials training exercise.

Midshipman Visit Georgian Military Academy

Midshipmen 2nd Class Forres McGraw, Nicholas Szczepaniak and Austin Price recently visited the Georgian National Defense Academy in Gori, Georgia. Here, the share their experiences.

Naval Academy Receives Five-Star Accreditation

The Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk recently awarded the Naval Academy’s Food Service Division its first five-star accreditation for maintaining the highest level of Navy food service quality.

Naval Academy Launches Cyber Operations Major

The Naval Academy recently made a new major available for the Class of 2016 and beyond, bringing the number of technical majors offered to midshipmen to 18.

Naval Academy Midshipman Pays It Forward

With more than 20,000 hours of community service logged this academic year, the midshipmen of the Naval Academy’s Midshipman Action Group know a thing or two about what it means to give to others.

Mids Tackle Global Health Issues with Ivy Leagues

A group of Naval Academy midshipmen recently competed against 23 universities from across the country in a global health competition hosted by Emory University’s Global Health Institute.

Experts Discuss Ethics of National Decline at Naval Academy

The Naval Academy hosted a number of speakers during the annual McCain Conference April 25-26 to discuss the ethical and other implications of the U.S. fiscal crisis and the possibility of decline.

Naval Academy YP Squadron Leadership Changes Hands

The Naval Academy held the Spring 2013 Yard Patrol Craft Squadron change of command ceremony April 30 in Mahan Hall to recognize the relief of the squadron commodore and four YP commanding officers.

Commandant of Midshipmen Reflects on Naval Academy Tour

At the Naval Academy the end of the academic year is a time of celebration. Plebes will be plebes no more. Firsties look forward to graduation and the culmination of four intense years of training as everyone looks forward to summer.

Naval Academy Honors Distinguished Faculty

Distinguished members of the Naval Academy faculty were honored with the annual Dedication Parade April 26 and the dedication ceremony held April 30 in Memorial Hall.

Naval Academy Hosts Research Society’s Colloquium

The Naval Academy hosted this year’s Military Operations Research Society (MORS) Education and Professional Development (EPD) Colloquium was held April 17-18 in Alumni Hall.

Naval Academy Men’s Alpine Ski Team Places 12th Nationally

The Naval Academy Alpine Ski recently wrapped up their season placing second in the East Region and 12th in the 35th United States Collegiate Snowsports Association (USCSA) National Championships in Sun Valley, Idaho.

Naval Academy Art Exhibit Gives Voice to Survivors of Sexual Assault

A new art exhibit entitled "Spoken" on display in Smoke Hall through April in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Naval Academy Mids Participate in NSA Cyber Defense Competition

A team of Naval Academy midshipmen participated in NSA’s annual inter-service cyber defense exercise April 16-18 in Annapolis, Md.

Naval Academy CrossFit Club Gets Competitive

Walk the grounds of the U.S. Naval Academy at 5:30 a.m. and you will often find young midshipmen actively engaged in various physical activities. Some participate in self-led running and calisthenics protocols, while others compete as varsity athletes squeezing in those necessary morning workouts to support a full day of academic studies and professional military training.

Naval Academy Midshipmen Help Pixar’s Buzz Lightyear Fly

In the 1995 Pixar film “Toy Story,” main character Woody argues that Buzz Lightyear can’t really fly - that instead he “falls with style.”

Q&A With the Naval Academy's Croquet Team

The Naval Academy's annual croquet match against St. John's College will take place April 20 at 1 p.m. at St. John's. Here, you can get to know a little about this year's team before their inevitable victory this Saturday.

Bahraini Ambassador Discusses Bahrain and Middle East at Naval Academy

Bahraini Ambassador to the U.S. Houda Nonoo spoke at the Naval Academy March 21 about her country’s pursuit of democratic values and the relationship between Bahrain and the U.S.

Naval Academy Midshipman One of 62 Truman Scholars Selected for 2013

U.S. Naval Academy Midshipman 2nd Class Clifton E. Luber, III, of Camdenton, Mo., was recently selected as a 2013 Truman Scholar.

Words of Wisdom from Commandant of Midshipmen Capt. Robert E. Clark II

“Greatness is not a measure of how many trophies one has on a shelf, the number of medals one has on their chest, the title next to their name, or the number of speeches given on their behalf.  True greatness is a reflection of how one motivates and inspires others to do things that have yet to be done, or that others do not feel they can achieve. Dare to be great and change someone’s life.” “Fortune may favor the bold, but history only remembers the victor. Never...

Naval Academy Ethics Team Wins Prestigious National Competition

The Naval Academy Ethics Team recently received first place in the Berg Cup Competition, a nationally-known undergraduate business ethics competition held each spring at the University of Pittsburgh.

Midshipman Wins “Tomorrow’s Leader” Laureate Award

Naval Academy Midshipman 1st Class Ben Putbrese was named one of four “Tomorrow’s Leaders” at the Aviation Week Laureate Awards Dinner last month in Washington, D.C.

Star Wars Software Engineer Teaches Computer Science at Naval Academy

Hollywood may be a long way from Annapolis, but through the experiences of Cmdr. Kevin Blenkhorn, one of the creators of Yoda in the most recent Star Wars films, midshipmen can get a taste of what happens behind the bright lights.

Naval Academy Spring Formal Dress Parade Schedule

The Naval Academy Brigade of Midshipmen will present formal dress parades on the following dates at 4 p.m.

U.S. Naval Academy Announces Faculty Promotions

The Naval Academy announced that the following faculty members have been selected to receive promotions to either associate professor, associate professor with tenure or professor.

USNA STEM Office Winter News Highlights

Learn about some of this semester's STEM events organized by the Naval Academy STEM program.

Midshipmen Share Experiences Studying in Morocco

Midshipman 1st Class Samuel Prescott and Midshipman 2nd Class Mark Santamaria share their experiences studying abroad in Morocco.

Naval Academy Family Receives Trained Service Dog

Dogs serve their human partners in many different ways. Some are simply friendly companions, while some are guard dogs or pack animals and others help service members recovering from post traumatic stress.

USNA Ethics Team Ranked 10th in the Nation

The Naval Academy Ethics Team emerged from the 17th Annual Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl Feb. 28 ranked 10th out of approximately 120 similar teams throughout the nation.

President Barack Obama to Speak at USNA Graduation

President of The United States Barack Obama will speak at the graduation exercises for the Naval Academy’s Class of 2013 May 24.

Naval Academy Midshipmen Study in Munich, Hamburg

Midshipman 1st Class Alison Reed and Midshipmen 2nd Class Andrew Miller and Tom Uyttebroek spent the fall semester studying abroad in Germany.

Celebrating Women's History at the Naval Academy

Take a look at the amazing contributions to the U.S. Navy and Naval Academy by women throughout history.

Mids at Work: Midshipman 1st Class Claire Fletcher

Every week, we’ll give be giving you a glimpse of how the midshipmen leadership within the brigade manages their time and stays on top of their many commitments. Take a look at some of the tips, tricks and gadgetry used by our awesome mids to get things done and motivate others.

Kinected: Naval Academy Project Hacks XBox Sensor for Military Applications

The gaming industry has changed a great deal since a pair of plumbers first set out to save their lovely princess from the menacing grasp of an angry over-grown turtle. What started with a 2-bit gaming console designed for virtual table tennis has reached incredible heights, now connecting hundreds of gamers via the internet on virtual battlefields.

Mids at Work: Midshipman 1st Class Francheska Soto

Every week, we’ll give be giving you a glimpse of how the midshipmen leadership within the brigade manages their time and stays on top of their many commitments. Take a look at some of the tips, tricks and gadgetry used by our awesome mids to get things done and motivate others.

Seminar Sets Mids Up for Smart Spring Break

Naval Academy midshipmen, Army cadets and civilian students gathered at the Naval Academy Feb. 25-26 to participate in a two-day conference aimed to promote responsible alcohol consumption among college students.

Cyber Security Expert Discusses U.S. Vulnerabilities at Naval Academy

Computers play a major role in nearly every aspect of our lives. On the battlefield they control targeting systems, relay critical intelligence information and manage logistics. At home, they control infrastructure, financial systems and critical elements of the economy. According to cyber expert Richard Clark, who spoke at the Naval Academy Feb. 19, they’re all susceptible to attack with disastrous results to U.S. national security.

Mids at Work: Midshipman 1st Class Ian Eisenhauer

Every week, we’ll give be giving you a glimpse of how the midshipmen leadership within the brigade manages their time and stays on top of their many commitments. Take a look at some of the tips, tricks and gadgetry used by our awesome mids to get things done and motivate others.

Brigade of Midshipmen Completes Fleet Sexual Assault Prevention Training

More than 4,400 Naval Academy midshipmen completed the Navy’s sexual assault prevention and response fleet (SAPR-F) training Feb. 19.

Midshipman Studies Arabic, Engineering in Qatar

While most midshipmen were studying in Annapolis during the fall semester, Midshipman 2nd Class Sami Zahzouhi spent his semester in Doha, Qatar.

Midshipmen Attend Roundtable on U.S. Domestic, Foreign Policy

Eighteen midshipmen from the Naval Academy’s Alliance Linking Leaders in Education and the Services chapter attended the 2013 ALLIES Intellectual Roundtable at Boston University Jan. 25-27.

Naval Academy Academic Dean and Provost Reappointed

The Naval Academy announced Feb. 14 that Dr. Andrew T. Phillips has been reappointed as the academy’s Academic Dean and Provost, extending his term through July 31, 2017. Phillips has served in this position since July 2009.

Midshipmen Study Mandarin Chinese in Taiwan

Naval Academy Midshipman 1st Class Alex Green and Midshipman 2nd Class Eugene Yang spent the fall semester studying at the National Taiwan University as part of the International Chinese Language Program.

Midshipman Receives Black Engineer of the Year Award

A Naval Academy midshipman received the 2013 Black Engineer of the Year Award for student military leadership at the BEYA Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Global Competitiveness Conference in Washington, D.C., Feb. 9.

USNA STEM Program Gets Students Excited About Science

The United States Naval Academy’s 2013 Summer Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Program is designed to encourage 8th-11th graders to pursue a course of study in STEM-related subjects throughout high school, college, and beyond.