theTrident U N I T E D S TAT E S N AVA L AC A D E M Y
MARCH 23, 2012
USNA CONTRIBUTES TO CHESAPEAKE BAY OYSTER RESTORATION A U.S. Naval Academy team of researchers and Navy divers completed a year of collecting oyster samples from the Severn River March 20 as part of an ongoing effort to study and restore oyster populations in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The team helps rejuvenate the declining oyster population by monitoring water quality and testing the collected samples. The project was initiated two years ago, when a group of oceanography and ocean engineering faculty and staff working independently on Chesapeake Bay-related issues saw the Army Corps of Engineers were reconstructing local oyster reefs. > > A RT I C L E
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USNA DRILL FLEXES FORCE PROTECTION MUSCLE
USNA and Naval Support Activity Annapolis completed an active shooter and hostage scenario drill March 24 in support of the Navy-wide exercise Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield. > > A RT I C L E
MIDSHIPMAN NAMED NISSEN EMERY AWARD FINALIST
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MIDS MENTOR STUDENTS AT INDIAN RESERVATION
The Midshipmen Action Group spent spring break mentoring students at a school on the Lakota Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. > > A RT I C L E
MID RECOGNIZED FOR INNOVATIVE MENTORING
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MIDSHIPMAN ACTION GROUP HELPS REBUILD JOPLIN
Ten Naval Academy midshipmen traveled to Joplin, M.O., March 9-18 to spend their spring break assisting local families affected by tornado damage in May 2011. >>VIDEO
USNA SAILOR VOTED 2012 BEST MILITARY GRAPHIC DESIGNER
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theTrident ANNOUNCEMENTS
MWR EASTER EGG HUNT
MWR Annapolis’ free Easter egg hunt is April 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at historical Fort Nonsense, NSA Annapolis for children of active duty, reserve and National Guard personnel, retired military, DoD civilian employees, USNA contractors and NAAA staff. Children must be up to 8 years old and accompanied by a parent or guardian 18 years or older. Lunch included. Call 410293-9200 by March 30.
T E E N R E T R E AT
The Billy the Kid Youth Center hosts a Teen Lock-In March 30-31 from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. and ends with a pancake breakfast. Call 410-293-4998 to pre-register.
COMMON ACCE S S C A R D S
Series 64K or 72K series CACs with Oberthur ID One v5.2 Dual; Oberthur ID One v5.2a Dual; Gemalto ACCESS 64K; or Gemalto GCX4 72K DI engraved in the back must be reissued before Oct. 1, regardless of the expiration date. The 128K and the 144K cards are ok. Schedule appointments at https://rapids-appointments. dmdc.osd.mil. For more info. call 410-293-5813. Note: ID office relocated to Rm# 218 in Metzger Hall, Bldg 168, at NSA Annapolis.
INFO LINKS
SEE WHAT MIDSHIPMEN DID DURING THEIR SPRING BREAK Classes are back in session. Check out what mids did during their spring break!
>>Fleet & Family Readiness >>Morale, Welfare and Recreation
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NEWS, CLIPS & GALLERIES
MDA DIRECTOR ADDRESSES MIDS ON FUTURE THREATS
MEN’S SOCCER CONCLUDES TRIP TO SPAIN
NEWS FROM AROUND THE FLEET
TITANIC CENTENNIAL ON NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
MIDS MEET CHAI CHATTERS AT UZBEKISTAN EMBASSY
U.S. EXPANDS USE OF UNMANNED VEHICLES
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