Welcome to the US Naval Academy Alumni Association & Foundation

We’re dedicated to supporting our alumni as they transition from military service to civilian careers. Whether you're exploring new opportunities, advancing in your current field, or launching your own venture, we’re here to help with a variety of resources including:

The Service Academy Career Conference (SACC) —the only career event exclusively designed for Service Academy alumni

Access to the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Entrepreneurs Group
Personal Career Counseling
Networking: myUSNA provides a secure private online forum to connect with alumni, classes, chapters, shared interest groups and parent groups.

From your first step into the civilian workforce to every milestone along the way, we’re committed to standing by you throughout your professional journey.

REsources

RESUME Assistance

Resume critiques and MOAA publications are a benefit of MOAA PREMIUM and LIFE Membership:
- MOAA—Resume Critiques and Reviews
- HIRATION—Create a SACC profile to gain free access to Hiration; a robust resume writing assistance and interview preparation platform.

Free resume resources:
• Veterans and Military Personnel Resume Help
• Military to Civilian Resume Examples and Templates
• Resume Review
• How to Create a Resume
• How to Write a Cover Letter

Entrepreneurship SeRVICES

Alumni business directory: Many USNA alumni go on to launch and/or own businesses in a wide variety of vital industries. If you are a business owner, consider adding your business to the directory. If you’re in need of a product or service, the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation's (USNA AA&Fs) Business Directory can help you locate the right business by class, location, or industry and support your fellow alumni at the same time.

USNA Entrepreneurs: A place for USNA alumni founders, operators, and investors to network and grow together.
Other resources:
• Service Academy Business Mastermind
• Bunker Labs
• The COMMIT Foundation | Veteran Transition Assistance
• DOD SkillBridge Program
• ETS Sponsorship Program
• Build Your Business Better - Digital.com

Oplign: A real time labor supply-demand exchange

Designed with military veterans and their spouses in mind, Oplign recognizes the challenges of the military transition to the civilian sector and the challenges for military spouses in the work force. Complete your online profile then see your employment matches. Click on the appropriate link depending on your status:

Veterans: Vetlign - Oplign
Military Spouses: Spouse - Oplign
Veteran Students: Gradlign - Oplign

Career Transition Support

Our Alumni Support Services department and our partners have proudly supported thousands of graduates in successfully navigating their transition from military to civilian careers, as well as career changes within the civilian workforce.

MedTechVets : A veteran founded and ran organization, MedTechVets makes it their mission to help military veterans transition and find a career with purpose in the medical technology industry through education, mentoring and networking. Here are some MedTech stats and Naval Academy executive profiles already using the program.

Personal Career Counseling : to explore how we can assist you, schedule an appointment by emailing Anthony Spinler, director of Alumni Support Services.
1) What’s next for your career — stay, go, or explore new leadership opportunities?
2) What support or strategies will best guide your transition or growth?
3) Are you interested in entrepreneurship, investing in or buying a business?

BlueMagnet : Grad founded, BlueMagnet is a private, invite-only network built for the Naval Academy alumni across every stage of service and career. Their founding cohort is capped at 1,000 members, with priority for those 0–24 months from a transition or career change—the most active users who deliver immediate outcomes for mentors, members and sponsors. Sign-up for the newsletter (Takes approx. 2 minutes)
Not within that window but want in? Join the waitlist (Takes approx. 2 minutes) and be first in line as we scale.

Blue Water Advisors : Founded by Navy veterans, Blue Water Advisors partners with veterans and professionals in every stage of career progression providing services catered specifically to your needs. Download their 2025 Career Progression Guide, consider joining Open Career Progression Cohorts or attend the one at the Naval Academy on 16-17 September 2026.

SHATTR : USNAAA&F is partnering with SHATTR to enable opportunities for alumnae aspiring to achieve executive roles in their career. SHATTR is a leadership development experience designed for high-achieving women navigating career transitions from the military or advancement in their career field.

Follow the USNA Alumni Support Services LinkedIn page to receive topical information to support your entire career, spouse and health & wellness.

Where Leading Employers Meet Talented Veterans

At SACC, we are dedicated to fostering meaningful connections between service academy graduates and leading employers. Our mission is to support veterans as they transition into civilian careers, leveraging their exceptional leadership skills.