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APRIL 20, 2012
USNA COMPETES IN NSA CYBER DEFENSE EXERCISE A team of Naval Academy midshipmen participated in the 2012 National Security Agency’s Cyber Defense Exercise conducted April 17-19 in Annapolis, Md. The exercise is a competition designed by the National Security Agency and includes teams from the U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Air Force Institute of Technology and the Royal Military College of Canada. The Naval Academy team won the exercise in 2005 and 2010.
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USNA RESEARCHERS UNCOVER CLUES TO HISTORIC FORT
A Naval Academy professor and group of midshipmen unearthed artifacts at Naval Support Activity Annapolis Apr. 14-15 during an archaeological dig to determine the location of a fort that once stood in that area. > > A RT I C L E
USNA ANNOUNCES 2012 TRIDENT SCHOLARS
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MIDS VS. JOHNNIES: Q&A WITH USNA’S CROQUET TEAM
The 30th annual Navy croquet match against St. John’s College is set for April 28 on the lawn at St. John’s. Members of this year’s team answer some questions, including why they play such an unusual sport in the first place.
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HOW DO MIDSHIPMEN STAY AWAKE IN CLASS?
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CNO’S SAILING DIRECTIONS AND NAVIGATION PLAN
The Naval Academy features prominently in the Navy’s cyber defense plan, as outlined in new guidance from the Chief of Naval Operations. >>SAILING DIRECTIONS
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NEW CDC OPENING
Everyone is invited to attend the Ribbon Cutting ceremony of the new Child Development Center April 25 at 11 a.m. at Bldg. 297 NS on Gage Road, NSA Annapolis. The new 25,000 square-foot CDC offers care for 162 children, the latest Unified Facilities Criteria, new furnishings and equipment. Call 410-293-9390
SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION
“Let’s Fit Together” is the 2012 theme for summer camp June 4-Aug. 24 at the Billy the Kid Youth Center. Programme includes 4-H, Boys and Girls Club of America, iREAD and Navy Fit Factor activities. Register now at the Youth Center (M-F, 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.). Enrolled school-age care children have priority registration.
P O O L PA S S E S O N S A L E
MWR Annapolis’ two outdoor pools, North Severn Pool (on NSA Annapolis) and South Severn Pool (across from Gate 8), will open May 26. Swimming lesson run June 18-28 and July 9-19. Free fitness lap swimming for military and DoD civilians at both pools on weekdays. DoD contractors must have pool membership or pay daily guest fees for lap swimming. Membership passes are on sale at the MWR Recreation Services Bldg. #89. Call 410-293-9200.
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Midshipmen build and launch rockets at Hospital Point at the U.S. Naval Academy. In this EA204- Fundamentals of Aerospace Engineering II project, students conceive, design, and build (implement) Estes Model rockets and launch (operate) them with the goal of launching the most massive payload possible to 300ft at minimal cost.
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