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APRIL 06, 2012
MID SELECTED FOR 2012 TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP Naval Academy Midshipman 2nd Class Phoebe Kotlikoff is one of 54 students selected by the Truman Foundation as 2012 Truman Scholars. Kotlikoff, of Ithaca, N.Y., is the academy’s 20th Truman Scholar. She is majoring in quantitative economics with a minor in Spanish and was also recently selected to enter the submarine community after graduation. “I am honored and very excited about the opportunity to join a great group of people with a lot of history,” she said. The Truman Foundation, dedicated to former President Harry S. Truman, finds and recognizes college juniors with exceptional leadership potential. > > A RT I C L E
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SENATOR MCCAIN PRESENTS FORRESTAL LECTURE
Senator John S. McCain III ‘58, former U.S. Presidential candidate and a Prisoner of War, spoke to the Brigade of Midshipmen during a Forrestal Lecture at the Naval Academy this spring. >>VIDEO
2012 FOOTBALL SEASON TICKETS NOW ON SALE
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USNA INFANTRY SKILLS TEAM TEACHES COMBAT SKILLS
Learn more about this midshipman extracurricular activity in which mids practice various infantry skills such as marksmanship, rappelling, land navigation and other skills that can carry over to the fleet.
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USNA FACULTY RECEIVE AWARDS, PROMOTIONS
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MARATHON TEAM, MAG HOSTS GIRLS ON THE YARD
The Navy Women’s Marathon Team and the Midshipmen Action Group hosted 200 female students March 31 at USNA. Girls on the Yard included a midshipmen-taught lesson on cooperation, running games, and a tour of the Yard. > > FAC E B O O K
SCHEDULE FOR UPCOMING FORMAL PARADES
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theTrident ANNOUNCEMENTS
MWR OSCAR MOVIE NIGHTS
Enjoy Oscar-nominated/winning movies at the MWR Recreation Services Bldg. #89 Theater on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. Admission is free. Upcoming movies include: Apr. 3 – “My Week with Marilyn,” (R); Apr. 10 – “The Artist,” (PG-13); Apr. 17 – “The Girl with the Dragon Tatoo” (R). Refreshments on sale. Call 410-293-9200.
ITT TRAVEL SHOW AND EXPO
The 5th Annual Information, Tickets and Travel Show and EXPO will be held Apr. 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the MWR’s Bldg #89. Hospitality and travel industry exhibitors will provide information on affordable travel and local attractions. Free admission, snacks and door prizes. MWR will showcase the outdoor recreation rental equipment.Call 410-293-9200 or 9207.
S E AWO R L D A D M I S S I O N
Get free single-day admission for active duty and reserve military members plus three dependents to SeaWorld, Busch Gardens or Sesame Place parks. Visit http://www.herosalute.com.
BRIGADE OF MIDSHIPMEN NOON MEAL FORMATION
Watch the Brigade of Midshipmen assemble in T-Court for noon meal formation, then smartly march into Bancroft Hall to the music of the Naval Academy Band.
INFO LINKS
>>Fleet & Family Readiness >>Morale, Welfare and Recreation
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NEWS, CLIPS & GALLERIES
LEADERS ON LEADERSHIP: DAVID ROBINSON
WOMEN’S ROWING WINS RACES AT OCCOQUAN
NEWS FROM AROUND THE FLEET
MIDSHIPMAN ACTION GROUP HOSTS HONOR FLIGHT DINNER
NAVY’S NEWEST SQUADRON PREPARES FOR NEW F-35 FIGHTERS
USNA PROFESSOR DISCUSSES AFGHANISTAN ON NPR
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