September 11, 2001

The Academy loses 14 alumni in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. The Academy is placed under unprecedented high security.

November 4, 2001

Dedication of the new 16,300 square-foot Glenn Warner Soccer Facility that will house the Navy Men's and Women's soccer teams.

June 7, 2002

Vice Admiral Richard J. Naughton is sworn in as the Naval Academy's 57th superintendent.