Welcome to the US Naval Academy Alumni Association & Foundation

ABOUT

The Old Goat is the longest-serving United States Naval Academy graduate on active duty. The prestigious designation is accompanied by the Old Goat Award, a crystal decanter engraved with the initials and class years of previous recipients. The Old Goat award stands to recognize those individuals who have shown unwavering dedication and exceptional service to our nation. A relatively new tradition, the inaugural Old Goat was named Admiral Alton L. Stocks '72, USN, in 2014, who chose the decanter as the official award to be passed to following recipients.

"At the USNA Alumni Association, we are dedicated to helping our members lead and serve at their full potential. The Old Goat award, by definition, can only be earned through a long career of service, achievement, and commitment. We are humbled to see our fellow alumni represent the Naval Academy community while they hold the distinguished status as the 'Old Goat.'" - Jeff Webb '95, President and CEO

DESIGNATIONS & QUALIFICATIONS

Admiral Stuart B. Munsch '85, USN

ADM Munsch, the current Old Goat, has served as Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa since 2022. He received the title and accompanying award on 26 June 2024 from ADM John C. Aquilino '84, USN, the outgoing commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.