2025
50 years of Army Navy Exchange Program
Every year at the Army–Navy Football game, one of the most anticipated traditions is the “prisoner exchange”, and this year marks the 50th year of the exchange program between the Naval Academy and West Point. At ...
175 Years of Navy Fencing
For 175 years, the art of fencing has been a part of the United States Naval Academy’s (USNA) mission to develop midshipmen morally, mentally, and physically. From the early days of sword masters instructing midshipmen in the ...
USNA Celebrates 180 years
The U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) celebrated Founder's Day on Oct. 10, 2025, marking 180 years of developing leaders for the Navy and Marine Corps during a year that also commemorates the U.S. Navy’s 250th anniversary. Throughout its ...
NAVAL ACADEMY CLASS OF 2026 OBTAIN CAREER ASSIGNMENTS
More than 1,000 midshipmen in the Class of 2026 received their service assignments today in Bancroft Hall at the Naval Academy. They selected from 22 different career choices in the Navy and Marine Corps and submitted up to six of their service ...
NAVAL ACADEMY MUSEUM EXHIBIT COMMEMORATES NAVY’S 250TH BIRTHDAY
Throughout the year, the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps have been celebrating their upcoming 250th birthday with a series of commemorations, including leadership outreach events, multilateral exercises, and community engagements. To honor this ...
Capstone Car Project
Midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) are gearing up for their capstone projects. For one team, that means building and modifying a car from the ground up. Powered by a snowmobile engine, the ultimate goal for this team is a running ...
Meet the Supe
For 180 years, the United States Naval Academy (USNA) has been led by distinguished naval officers. For the first time in history, its mantle of leadership has been transferred from a Sailor to a Marine, Lt. Gen. Michael Borgschulte, the 66th ...
Fall Brigade Commander, MIDN Kellen Bynes
Each academic semester, the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) selects a new midshipman to lead the Brigade of Midshipmen. For the fall 2025 semester, Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Kellen Bynes has been selected to serve in this distinguished role as the ...
Naval Academy Superintendent Change of Command Ceremony
United States Naval Academy Superintendent Vice Adm. Yvette M. Davids was relieved by Lt. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte in a change of command ceremony at the Naval Academy on Friday, August 15. Senior officials attending the ceremony included the ...
Gate Hours During Plebe Parents' Weekend
In support of upcoming Plebe Parents’ Weekend (PPW) activities, please note the adjusted gate hours. These hours are for vehicles unless otherwise noted: Aug. 7 (Thursday) Gate 1: 5:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.Gate 3: ...
NSA Annapolis Holds Change of Command Ceremony
Naval Support Activity AnnapolisFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NSAA Public Affairs: nsaa-pao@us.navy.milAugust 1, 2025 NSA Annapolis Holds Change of Command Ceremony ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- Capt. LaDonna Simpson relieved Capt. Chris Schwarz ...
2025 Fall Parade Schedule
The Naval Academy Brigade of Midshipmen will present formal dress parades on select Fridays on Worden Field this fall semester at the following dates and times: Aug. 29 at 4:20 p.m. Sept. 05 at 4:20 p.m. Sept. 26 at 4:20 p.m. Oct. 03 at 4:20 ...
2024 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 2024 Annual ...
USNA Midshipmen Action Group
At the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), service isn’t just a future promise — it’s a present commitment. Throughout 2024 and 2025, the Midshipman Action Group (MAG), the largest student-led volunteer organization in the ...
Michael Kelly Named President of the Naval Academy Athletic Association and Director of Athletics at the Naval Academy
https://navysports.com/news/2025/6/4/general-michael-kelly-named-president-of-the-naval-academy-athletic-association-and-director-of-athletics-at-the-naval-academy.aspx Michael Kelly has been named the President of the Naval Academy ...
Midshipman Wins Knight-Hennessy Award
Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Brody Todd, of Youngstown, Ohio, is a winner of the Knight-Hennessy Award at Stanford for this year. Todd is pursuing a master’s degree in mechanical engineering at Stanford School of ...
Class of 2025 Graduation Press Kit
Virtual Press Kit Class of 2025 Graduation and Commissioning Ceremony Timeline Class of 2025 Statistics Vice President JD Vance to Speak at USNA Graduation Commissioning Week Traditions U.S. Naval Academy Fact ...
2025 May Events Open to the Public and Road/Bridge Closures
This year’s events that will be live streamed on our YouTube channel are the Herndon Climb (May 14 at 0730), Marine Corps Awards Ceremony (May 20 at 1000), Prizes and Awards Ceremony (May 22 at 1400), and Graduation and Commissioning ...
Naval Academy's 14th Annual Capstone Day
The U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) hosted the 14th annual yard-wide Capstone Day, Wednesday, April 30. Over 280 projects and 150 formal presentations took place during this day-long event reflecting months of technical rigor, collaboration, and ...
Vice President JD Vance to Speak at Naval Academy Graduation
The 50th Vice President of the United States, James David “JD” Vance, is scheduled to address the Naval Academy’s Class of 2025 during the graduation and commissioning ceremony on Friday, May 23, that begins ...
Brigade Commander Joshua McGill
Each academic semester, the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) selects a new brigade commander to lead the Brigade of Midshipmen. As a prior enlisted Sailor, Midshipman 1st Class (Senior) Joshua McGill’s experiences have earned him the highest ...
91st U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY COMMANDANT ANNOUNCED
Capt. Gilbert E. Clark, Jr., was recently selected to become the 91st Commandant of Midshipmen of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. A native of San Diego, he is a USNA Class of 1998 graduate and most recently served as the first ...
NAVAL ACADEMY ANNOUNCES AFFILIATION WITH FACE THE FIGHT COALITION
The United States Naval Academy (USNA) has recently partnered with the coalition Face the Fight as a government liaison, becoming the first military service academy to collaborate on the joint effort to support military and veteran suicide ...
U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation Announces $15 Million Commitment from Michael Taylor ’86
The United States Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation (AA&F) is proud to announce a $15 million commitment from Michael Wilson Taylor ’86. This generous contribution will provide vital resources to advance the ...
USMC Community Dinner
The U.S. Naval Academy hosted its annual USMC Community Dinner, celebrating the Midshipmen selected to join the Marine Corps upon commissioning. This year, 262 future Marine officers were assigned across three career paths: 179 to USMC Ground, 75 ...
Naval Academy Leadership Conference
The U.S. Naval Academy hosted its annual Leadership Conference, featuring an engaging lineup of events designed to inspire and educate future leaders from military and civilian institutions. The conference opened with a Monday evening Forrestal ...
Adm. Stuart Munsch Forrestal Lecture
As part of the annual Naval Academy Leadership Conference, the Forrestal Lecture, delivered by Adm. Stuart Munsch, highlighted this year’s theme, "Leading from Within: Embracing Authenticity in Leadership." The lecture served as the ...
Spiritual Readiness Week
The U.S. Naval Academy hosted its annual Spiritual Readiness Week from January 21 to 24, an initiative designed to strengthen the spiritual foundation of Midshipmen and foster a culture of resiliency, ethical decision-making, and honor. ...
2025 Spring 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 4 at 4 p.m. on Worden Field Friday, April 11 at 4 p.m. on Worden Field Friday, April ...