In honor of the 70th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Captain Victor Delano ’41, USN (Ret.), who was serving on USS WEST VIRGINIA at the time of the attack, shares his memory of that day. “As I was going back to my room, a Marine Sergeant ran down a hatch yelling, ‘The Japanese are bombing us!’ He saved my life.”

Your Alumni Association and Foundation has teamed up with the Academy and Athletic Association to create the free new Naval Academy smart phone app for iPhones/iPads and Android. Get Academy and alumni news, videos and sports headlines in the palm of your hand.

Arabic major, class president, witness to the Egyption Revolution, Glee Clubber and marathon runner, MIDN Ian M. Cameron has also just been named a Marshall Scholar, making him a future leader as well.

Wondering how many went SWO and who is SEAL material this year? 95% were happy with the results of their Service Assignments as they received their first or second choices. There are some great pics on Facebook too.

LT Brad Snyder was a swimmer at the Academy, but now he runs. After an IED blast blinded him just weeks ago in Afghanistan, he still runs, recently finishing a 10k in Florida.

“I believe that we will win!” is becoming a staple at many sporting events, particularly basketball. Little do these college lemmings know that they are just following the lead of some midshipmen who apparently started the chant at a lacrosse game, so says the legend.

The 112th Army Navy Game is far more than our favorite rivalry. “The education is second to none, there’s great career opportunities and being able to provide for your families, but there’s also a chance they might have to pay the ultimate sacrifice. They’ll be in harm’s way,” coach Ken Niumatalolo said.

It is the end of 2011 and we have much to celebrate, most recently our 10th consecutive win over Army! Army-Navy week was full of spirit spots and crossed fingers here. The 13th Company ball run was much shorter this year, as the game moved to DC, but was highlighted by ... (read more)

USNA is conducting an online survey of graduates of all engineering majors from 2006-2010 to support the 2012 ABET accreditation process and help improve the majors. All USNA engineering grads from these years are encouraged to participate. The Division of Engineering and Weapons greatly appreciates your help in this important undertaking.

It started with a race from San Diego to Baja in October. Now, Joe Mobley ’66 is well on his way to spending two years on a 50-foot sailboat named Whistle Wing V to circumnavigate with his crew. Follow him on the boat’s blog.

Blue & Gold pearls, alumni chairs, class crested glassware and many other items—all can be ordered online. Visit our website today and give the gift of Navy Spirit.