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GOVERNOR HONORS MAG’S WORK WITH BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley and First Lady Catherine O’Malley hosted the Naval Academy Midshipman Action Group and Big Brothers Big Sisters at Government House April 22. Midshipmen met with children enrolled in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program throughout the academic year, spending several hours playing sports and participating in other activities to develop a bond with the children. “This program has greatly influenced my life, not only at the academy, but in many aspects,” said Midshipman 1st Class Colleen McFadden. “I am so grateful for having the opportunity to participate in it, and feel so blessed to have the MAG program at school.”
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MID PRESENTS WORK FROM NRL INTERNSHIP
Midshipman First Class Abigail M. Ellis, presented her summer internship work with the Seafloor Sciences Branch Feb. 20-24 at the American Geophysical Union Ocean Sciences Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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WAT C H T H E U S N A T R A P AND SKEET TEAM
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ADMISSIONS ADDRESSES SEMINAR APPLIC ANTS
Marine Capt. James Smith, Operations Officer of Candidate Guidance in the Admissions Office, addresses all applicants to the Naval Academy Summer Seminar Program. >>VIDEO
COMMISSIONING WEEK I N F O R M AT I O N
Commissioning Week is quickly approaching, and planning is essential. Click here to find the updated schedule of events, security information, and more. >>USNA.EDU
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B O OT C A M P C L A S S
MWR Fitness at NSA Annapolis hosts a Boot Camp Class from May 8 to July 15 on Tuesday and Thursdays from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the MWR Recreation Services Bldg. #89. Free for active duty. Reservists, retired military, DoD civilian employees, USNA contractors, NAAA and Alumni Association personnel and midshipmen pay $5 per class for drop-in rate. Frequent fitness passes are available for purchase at Bldg. #89. Call 410-293-9211 or 410-293-9226.
P O O L PA S S E S O N S A L E
MWR Annapolis’ North Severn Pool (NSA Annapolis) and South Severn Pool (across from Gate 8), opens May 26. Swimming lessons run June 18-28 and July 9-19. Free lap swimming for military and DoD civilians on weekdays. DoD contractors need pool membership or pay daily guest fees. Buy membership passes at the MWR’s Bldg. #89. Call 410-293-9200.
MONTHLY YARD S A L E
The next MWR Annapolis yard sale takes place May 19 in the Navy Exchange parking lot from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost for table or space is $10. Vendor registration is required one week prior. Call 410-293-9200.
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A team of midshipmen put together this video presenting what they accomplished with their computer science capstone project for IC480, a research seminar in which students develop solutions to practical problems using appropriate information management and computing technology.
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NEWS, CLIPS & GALLERIES
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LEADERS LEAD SERIES: ROGER STAUBACH
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NEWS FROM AROUND THE FLEET
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NEW CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER OPENS AT NSA
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