2023
Spring 2024 Parade Schedule
The Naval Academy Brigade of Midshipmen will present formal dress parades on Worden Field this spring semester at the following dates and times: Friday, April 12, at 4 p.m. Friday, April 26, at 4 p.m. (Dedication ...
Two USNA Instructors Receive Teaching Awards
Congratulations to Professor Craig Whitaker on being named the 2024 recipient of the Class of 1951 Civilian Faculty Teaching Excellence Award in honor of Professor Theodore J. Benac, and CDR Lindsay Cathro, our 2024 recipient of the Class of 1951 ...
NAVAL ACADEMY MIDSHIPMAN AWARDED MARSHALL SCHOLARSHIP
Naval Academy Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Charlotte d'Halluin of Jersey City, N.J., has been awarded a Marshall Scholarship. This highly-competitive academic scholarship provides up to two years of postgraduate study ...
Naval Academy Holiday Gate Hours
See below for updated USNA Holiday Gate Hours: Gate 1: o Vehicle Entry: 12/20/2023 (Wednesday) to 1/8/2023 (Monday): Closed for vehicle entry 1/9/2023 ...
NAVAL ACADEMY CLASS OF 2024 OBTAIN CAREER ASSIGNMENTS
Approximately 1,000 midshipmen in the Class of 2024 received their service assignments today in Bancroft Hall at the Naval Academy. Midshipmen select from 24 different career choices in the Navy and Marine Corps and submit their service ...
NAVAL ACADEMY MIDSHIPMAN NAMED RHODES SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
It was announced this weekend that United States Naval Academy (USNA) Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Abigail Ward, 21, of Pasadena, Md., was one of 32 Americans awarded a Rhodes scholarship. This year, more than 2,500 students ...
Midshipman Space Operations Squadron
Four members of the U.S Air Force Academy (USAFA) Cadet Space Operations Squadron (CSOPS) trained twenty-five midshipmen as Midshipman Space Operations Squadron (MSOPS) during the week of October 15-October 21, 2023 in a joint effort to prepare ...
NASA’s Super-Mann Visits Her Alma Mater
The U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) welcomed Marine Corps Colonel and NASA Astronaut Nicole Mann Sept. 6-8, where she spent much of her visit meeting and talking with midshipmen. As a USNA class of 1999 alumna, Mann spoke about how some of her earliest ...
Travels to Papua New Guinea
U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) midshipmen traveled to Papua New Guinea for a Language Proficiency, Regional Expertise, and Culture Awareness (LREC) summer training program in July 2023. The group included Midshipmen 1st Class (senior) Jack Costigan, ...
Fall 2023 Brigade Commander
The U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) announced Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Chiara Rappa from Summerfield, Florida, as brigade commander for the fall semester academic year 2023. Leading more than 4,000 midshipmen, the brigade commander is the highest ...
Gate Hour Adjustments Due to Annapolis Boat Shows
Below are adjustments to Naval Academy gate access during the upcoming Annapolis Powerboat & Sailboat Shows in order to alleviate overcrowding in the city. USNA Gate shift ...
KACHER TO SERVE AS ACTING SUPERINTENDENT AT NAVAL ACADEMY
Rear Adm. Fred Kacher, USNA Class of 1990, has taken the reins as acting superintendent of the United States Naval Academy from Vice Adm. Sean Buck, who retires on Sept. 1, 2023, after 40 years of service to our nation. Kacher will serve as ...
USNA CYBER OPERATIONS PROGRAM GRANTED NSA DESIGNATION IN CYBER DEFENSE
The Naval Academy cyber operations program was recently granted the National Security Agency (NSA) designation as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) on June 9, 2023. The Naval Academy’s cyber operations program is ...
NSA Annapolis Holds Change of Command Ceremony
Capt. Chris Schwarz, relieved Capt. Homer Denius as commanding officer of Naval Support Activity (NSA) Annapolis during a change of command ceremony at Mahan Hall, July 14, 2023. “Homer, you’ve had an incredible tour here in ...
2023-24 Fall Semester Parade Schedule
The Naval Academy Brigade of Midshipmen will present formal dress parades on Worden Field this fall semester at the following dates and times: Friday, Sept. 8, at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, at 4 ...
2022 Consumer Confidence Report
In accordance with federal and state drinking water regulations, Naval Support Activity (NSA) Annapolis/U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) has prepared the 2022 Annual ...
USNA CATERING EARNS DISTINGUISHED NATIONAL DINING AWARD
ANNAPOLIS, Md – U.S. Naval Academy Catering, a part of the Naval Academy Business Services Division, was recently announced by the National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS) as the recipient of a NACUFS 2023 ...
Posthumous Promotion and Dedication for David Wallace
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro posthumously promoted Cmdr. David (Dave) Michael Wallace to the rank of captain earlier this month. The U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) held a ceremony on May 17 to honor his life and to dedicate his former office ...
Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month at the U.S. Naval Academy
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – April was national Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention (SAAPM) month and the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) midshipmen, faculty and staff, along with Naval Support Activity (NSA) Annapolis spent the month showing their ...
AAPI Month: Xinbo Wang
For the final day of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we recognize Midshipman 1/C (senior) Xinbo Wang (王新博),a member of 30th Company and a quantitative economics major from San ...
USNA Class of 2023 Select Honorary Classmates
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 26, 2023) Each year, the graduating class of midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) nominate and select three individuals each year to be recognized during the graduation and commissioning ceremony at Navy-Marine Corps ...
Class of 2023 Graduation and Commissioning Ceremony Press Kit
Virtual Press Kit Class of 2023 Graduation and Commissioning Ceremony Timeline Class of 2023 Statistics Commissioning Week Traditions U.S. Naval Academy Fact Sheet Rostrum Seating Chart Naval Academy Alumni Association ...
Ceremonial Area Reminder - Commissioning Week 2023
Welcome to all the friends, families, and general visitors to Commissioning Week 2023! As we welcome you to the historic Naval Academy grounds, also known as "the Yard," we want to remind people to please be mindful that physical training and ...
Featured Firstie: 1/C Kenna Pierce
This week’s Firstie Friday is Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Kenna Pierce from Canton, Mississippi. A stellar member of 3rd Company, Pierce also serves as the 1st Battalion executive officer. He is the USNA Gospel Choir ...
NAVAL ACADEMY MIDSHIPMAN AWARDED KNIGHT-HENNESSY SCHOLARSHIP
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – U.S. Naval Academy Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Alex Romano, 22, of Dumfries, Virginia, was recently named a 2023 Knight-Hennessy Scholar. The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program provides full funding ...
Featured Firstie: 1/C Andrew Graham
This week’s Firstie Friday is Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Andrew Graham from Walnut Creek, California. As a member of the Nvy Rugby, Graham will compete in the Rugby National Championship in Houston tomorrow, May 6th. This is the ...
MAY EVENTS ROAD CLOSURES
Please see information below about road closures surrounding upcoming events including Sea Trials and the Blue Angels. SEA TRIALS ROAD CLOSURES TUESDAY, MAY 16: The Naval Academy Brigade (Md. Rt. 450) and Baltimore Annapolis Blvd ...
Featured Firsties: 1/C Lauren Power and 1/C Blaise Hayden
Today’s Firstie Friday features the midshipmen leaders of the USNA GUIDEs, Midshipmen 1st Class (seniors) Lauren Power (Commander), and Blaise Hayden (Executive Officer). Power is from Phoenix and is a member of the 19th Company. Blaise ...
USNA, NSAA RELEASE INSTALLATION RESILIENCY PLAN
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) and Naval Support Activity Annapolis(NSAA) released its jointly developed installation resiliency plan, associated project portfolio, andphased execution plan, April 27, ...
Featured Firstie: 1/C Peter Hillen
This week’s Firstie Friday is Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Peter Hillen from Orinda, California. A SHAPE peer educator, a four year member of the Navy Water Polo, a double major in physics and history, and the training officer of 18th ...
PROSPECTIVE 64TH NAVAL ACADEMY SUPERINTENDENT NOMINATED
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Rear Adm. Yvette Davids was nominated for appointment to the rank of vice admiral and assignment as the next superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland. Davids, a 1989 graduate of the Naval Academy, ...
Featured Firstie: 1/C Isabella Bogucki
This week’s Firstie Friday is Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Isabella Bogucki from Buffalo, N.Y. She is Third Company’s executive officer, a member of USNA GUIDEs, and on the Navy Boxing team. April is an eventful month for ...
JAG Faculty Member Wins Award for Excellence
The United States Naval Academy congratulates Lt. Mark Jessup for being this year’s recipient of the Apgar Award for Excellence in Teaching. He is an Assistant Professor of Military Law at the United States Naval Academy and the ...
Featured Firstie: 1/C Thomas Pearson
This week’s Firstie Friday is Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Thomas Pearson from Jupiter, Florida. In the fall you can catch him on the soccer field as a goalkeeper for Navy Men's Soccer, and this spring Pearson stands as the Brigade ...
USNA ANNOUNCES NEW ACADEMIC DEAN AND PROVOST
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The U.S. Naval Academy announced today that Dr. Samara L. Firebaugh has been selected to succeed Dr. Andrew T. Phillips as the Naval Academy’s Academic Dean and Provost. Firebaugh, who is currently the Naval ...
Featured Firstie: 1/C Kirsta Wheelock
This week’s Firstie Friday is Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Kirsta Wheelock from Fredonia, New York. She is a political science major involved in many extracurriculars around the yard, including Women's Ice Hockey, Mustang Club ...
Featured Firstie: 1/C Paula Hackbart
This week’s Firstie Friday is Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Paula Hackbart from Newalla, Oklahoma. She is a political science major from 26th Company and the president of the Filipino American Club. Hackbart was born in the ...
USNA Midshipmen Give Back During Spring Break
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Twelve midshipmen, one officer representative, and one enlisted representative from the U.S. Naval Academy’s Midshipman Action Group (MAG) traveled to Washington state to spend their spring break volunteering ...
Featured Firstie: 1/C Maggie Cleary
This week’s Firstie Friday is Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Maggie Cleary from Atlanta, Georgia. A women's lacrosse player and storm chaser enthusiast, she is a proud member of Navy Women's Lacrosse and the USNA Oceanography Department. ...
Featured Firstie: 1/C Caitlin Doran
This week’s Firstie Friday is Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Caitlin Doran from Queens, NY. For the past four years at USNA, she has played as a forward for Navy Women's Soccer, and after the conclusion of the 2022 fall soccer season, ...
Featured Firstie: 1/C Adrain Johnson
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 ...
USNA Curling Team
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 ...
Featured Firstie: 1/C Taiyo Tatara
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 ...
The Mariachi Marineros
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 ...
Stockdale Center Launches POW Remembrance Challenge
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) ...
NAVAL ACADEMY TO HOLD HERNDON CLIMB ON MAY 17
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 ...
Featured Firstie: 1/C Orieona Howard
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 ...
Facing the Challenge, Overcoming the Obstacles
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, ...
Featured Firstie: 1/C Jordan Richard
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 ...
Vietnam POWs Pass on Wisdom to USNA Audience
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The U.S. Naval Academy held its first Forrestal Lecture of the new year in Alumni Hall, Jan. 23. The guest speakers on the panel included retired U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Bob Shumaker (USNA ’56), Capt. Charlie ...
Featured Firstie: 1/C Moses Tauteoli
Today’s Firstie Friday is Midshipman 1/C (senior) Moses Tauteoli from Holladay, Utah. He is the former executive officer and a current squad leader of 1st Company. Tauteoli is a computer science major and an active member of Latter-day ...
Featured Firstie: 1/C Peyton Smith
Today’s Firstie Friday is Midshipman 1/C (senior) Peyton Smith from Canton, Ohio. A proud member of the 24th Company, she currently serves as the Battalion Commander for Fifth Battalion. Smith is a dual major in mathematics with ...
Featured Firstie: 1/C Kelly Hughes
Our first Firstie Friday of the spring semester features Midshipman 1/C (senior) Kelly Hughes. She is a member of 1st Company and from Yarmouth, Maine. Hughes, a chemistry major, is on the Navy Women's Hockey Team, the Vice President ...
USNA Welcomes Spring 2023 Brigade Commander
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Each academic semester, a new brigade commander is selected to lead more than 4,400 midshipmen within the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) Brigade of Midshipmen. Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Michael Castellanos, ...
ASTROPHYSICS MIDSHIPMAN PRESENTS RESEARCH AT AMERICAN ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY
Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Kara Kniezewski, 22, of Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, presented her research of solar flare rain at the 241st meeting of the American Astronomical Society (AAS) in Seattle on Tuesday, Jan. 10. With assistance from Dr. ...
NAVAL ACADEMY MIDSHIPMAN NAMED CHURCHILL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – U.S. Naval Academy Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Anders Gulbrandson, 22, of Orono, Minnesota, was recently selected as a Churchill Scholar. This year, over 119 candidates from 77 participating institutions ...
Spring 2023 Parade Schedule
The Naval Academy Brigade of Midshipmen will present formal dress parades on Worden Field this spring semester at the following dates and times: Friday, April 14, at 4 p.m. Friday, April 21, at 4 p.m. Friday, April 28, at 4 ...