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LEADING THE WAY FORWARD: IMPACT UNDERWAY

January 2025 - VOL. 18: Your support goes beyond federal funding, providing the critical Margin of Excellence that ensures midshipmen not only meet but surpass the challenges ahead. It’s your investment that enriches their education, sharpens their leadership and fosters their personal growth.

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ATHLETIC AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS 80TH ANNIVERSARY

December 2024 - VOL. 17: The Athletic and Scholarships Program (A&SP) is a division of the United States Naval Academy Foundation that encourages and supports the Physical Mission of the Naval Academy. A&SP provides leadership, need-based funding, guidance and mentoring to all Foundation Preparatory students; as well as needed private funding to all the USNA varsity, club, and intramural sports teams through The Fund for Athletic Excellence.

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THRIVING AS LEADERS AWARD RECIPIENTS

November 2024 - VOL. 16: The award recognizes and celebrates the achievements and service of those Association members who are
‘thriving as leaders in and out of uniform’ across the wide spectrum of human endeavor.

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MEMORIAL AFFAIRS AND THE NAVAL ACADEMY COLUMBARIUM

October 2024 - VOL. 15: The U.S. Naval Academy Cemetery and Columbarium, located on 6.7 acres at Hospital Point, is the final resting place of more  than 6,000 souls. Founded in 1868, the cemetery overlooks the Severn River and College Creek. In 1987, the Naval Academy
constructed a columbarium adjacent to the cemetery, supported by the Class of 1959 and the George and Carol Olmsted Foundation.

FLUEGEL ALUMNI CENTER ANNIVERSARY

September 2024 - VOL. 14: The positive feedback from our clients and our success in hosting nearly 200 diverse events in this inaugural year reflect our commitment to making every event special and to fostering a stronger connection with the Academy and its mission. Formally dedicated 8 September 2023. Built by the generosity of our alumni and friends.

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SPOUSE SUPPORT PROGRAM

August 2024 - VOL. 13: The U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation Spouse Support Program provides vetted resources to enhance the lives of our military and veteran spouses. The resource page is broken down into four main areas: DOD and government
resources; VA resources; non DoD and VA resources; and memorial affairs

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ALUMNI TRAVEL PROGRAM

July 2024 - VOL. 12: USNA Alumni Travel is a cherished tradition, uniting Naval Academy graduates in explorations that deepen bonds, honor history and inspire new generations. These journeys are not just about visiting destinations; they are about shared experiences and fostering lifelong connections.

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THRIVING AS LEADERS AWARD

June 2024 - VOL. 11: The Thriving As Leaders Awards (TAL) program was established in June 2024 to honor Association members who have distinguished themselves and brought credit upon the community either through distinct acts of achievement or through volunteer service and leadership.

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SACC 30TH ANNIVERSARY

May 2024 - VOL. 10: Formed 30 years ago, The Service Academy Career Conference (SACC) is more than just a career fair for service academy alumni. It is the premier networking opportunity for graduates from the five federally funded service academies, providing a platform that enables employers and academic institutions to connect directly with an unparalleled pool of highly qualified candidates.

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DISTINGUISHED GRADUATE AWARDS

April 2024 - VOL. 9: The Distinguished Graduate Award (DGA) was established in 1998 to honor graduates who have  demonstrated a lifetime commitment to service, personal character and distinguished contributions to our nation. Since the first DGA recipient was honored in 1999 through 2024, 114 graduates have received the award.

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CHAPTERS

March 2024 - VOL. 8: Alumni chapters (more than 100) serve as geographically defined group of alumni and USNA supporters who want to CONNECT with one another and SUPPORT the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association (USNA AA) mission, the Naval Academy, and the Brigade of Midshipmen.

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myUSNA

February 2024 - VOL. 7: MyUSNA is a media platform exclusively for U.S. Naval Academy alumni, parents of midshipmen, and spouses: It’s where alumni can stay up-to-date with all things Navy, Marine Corps, and USNA Alumni Association and Foundation (AA&F) through live feed updates.

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HISTORY OF GIVING

January 2024 - VOL. 6: Since taking on its current form in 1999, the Naval Academy Foundation has raised almost $1.2 billion to support academic, athletics, and leadership programs at the Naval Academy. Additionally, unrestricted giving has fueled transformational growth of
AA&F programs, operations, and facilities, including the new Fluegel Alumni Center.

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WWII COMMEMORATION

December 2023 - VOL. 5: As we approach the 80th anniversary of D-Day on 6 June 2024, the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation (USNA AA&F) will conclude a year-long campaign to immortalize the stories of World War II-era alumni for future generations.

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PARENT CLUBS

November 2023 - VOL. 4: Parent clubs enable parents of midshipmen to make local connections and hear from other parents who have been through the four-year experience. Parents receive helpful information, support, and encouragement, and are also given the opportunity to attend events and make lifelong connections.

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ATHLETIC & SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS

October 2023 - VOL. 3: Founded in 1944, the U.S. Naval Academy Athletic and  Scholarship Programs, a division of the U.S. Naval Academy
Foundation, encourages and supports athletic excellence at the Naval Academy.

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FLUEGEL ALUMNI CENTER THEN AND NOW

September 2023 - VOL. 2:  THEN-the site of the Fluegel Alumni Center (FAC) once housed the Superintendent’s gardens, a greenhouse, the
greenhouse keeper’s quarters, a railway, and the Naval Academy mail facility. NOW-A single, dedicated space for serving alumni will also produce clearer lines of communication between the Yard and alumni groups supporting midshipmen.

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THE FOUNDATION AND ALUMNI ASSOCIATION—AN ENTERPRISE

August 2023 - VOL. 1: The Naval Academy Alumni Association and the Naval Academy Foundation together serve as an Enterprise. In that
capacity, we connect and support our alumni and the U.S. Naval Academy community so the Brigade and alumni serve at their full potential
for the good of the nation. The Enterprise’s focus and core competencies are engagement and philanthropy in pursuit of complementary and
closely aligned missions.

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