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February 2023

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Featured Firstie: 1/C Adrain Johnson

  POSTED ON: Friday, February 24, 2023 by mediarelations@usna.edu

Today’s Firstie Friday is Midshipman 1/C (senior) Adrain Johnson from South Dallas, Texas. Johnson is the Company Commander of 25th Company, the co-captain of the Brigade Boxing team, and an outstanding member of the Midshipmen Black ...

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USNA Curling Team

  POSTED ON: Friday, February 17, 2023 by MC1 Jordyn Diomede

Although the U.S. Naval Academy has a demanding academic schedule, midshipmen are still given the time and opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities (ECAs). As of the fall 2022 semester, one of the newest of those ECAs is ...

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Image for Featured Firstie: 1/C Taiyo Tatara

Featured Firstie: 1/C Taiyo Tatara

  POSTED ON: Friday, February 17, 2023 by mediarelations@usna.edu

Today’s Firstie Friday is Midshipman 1/C (senior) Taiyo Tatara from Ohmiya, Japan. He is a member of 27th Company and serves as company Training Officer. Tatara is president of the USNA Men's Glee Club and is the Public Affairs Officer ...

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The Mariachi Marineros

  POSTED ON: Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by MC2 Sarah M. Thielen

The U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) offers more than 140 extracurricular activities and clubs. One of the newest musical ensembles available to midshipmen is the Mariachi Marineros consisting of midshipmen playing a genre of Latin-style music in a ...

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Stockdale Center Launches POW Remembrance Challenge

  POSTED ON: Sunday, February 12, 2023 by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sarah M. Thielen

ANNAPOLIS, Md. –  On the 50th anniversary of their repatriation, Feb. 12, the U.S. Naval Academy will come alive with an interactive exhibit that engages audiences with the riveting history of the Vietnam prisoner of war (POW) ...

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NAVAL ACADEMY TO HOLD HERNDON CLIMB ON MAY 17

  POSTED ON: Friday, February 10, 2023 by mediarelations@usna.edu

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The annual Herndon Monument Climb for the Class of 2026 will be held Wednesday, May 17, at 8:00 a.m., to coincide with Sea Trials and be the true culminating event of their plebe year.  Scheduling the Herndon ...

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Image for Featured Firstie: 1/C Orieona Howard

Featured Firstie: 1/C Orieona Howard

  POSTED ON: Friday, February 10, 2023 by mediarelations@usna.edu

Today’s Firstie Friday is Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Orieona Howard from Newport, Rhode Island. A Navy Women’s Rugby player and member of 21st Company, Howard serves as Academics Officer for both her company and ...

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Facing the Challenge, Overcoming the Obstacles

  POSTED ON: Friday, February 03, 2023 by MC1 Jordyn Diomede

Midshipman Completes Chemo Treatment, Rejoins Brigade Midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy are faced with a plethora of challenges throughout their four-year journey to become naval officers. From early mornings to late nights, exams, ...

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Image for Featured Firstie: 1/C Jordan Richard

Featured Firstie: 1/C Jordan Richard

  POSTED ON: Friday, February 03, 2023 by mediarelations@usna.edu

Today’s Firstie Friday is Midshipman 1/C (senior) Jordan Richard from Marietta, Georgia. Richard is an outstanding member of 29th Company, as well as the president of the Midshipman Black Studies Club and a captain of the Sprint ...

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