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he 2015 Distinguished Graduate Award medal ceremony marks the 17th year of honoring and celebrating the lives of alumni through the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association Distinguished Graduate Award program. Each year, distinguished graduates are honored because of their demonstrated and unselfish commitment to a lifetime of service, their personal character and the significant contributions they have made to the Navy and Marine Corps or as leaders in industry or government. They are the living embodiment of the Academy’s mission to develop leaders to “assume the highest responsibilities of command, citizenship and government.” We honor these four individuals for the principles they stand for—today and always.
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he 2015 Distinguished Graduate Award medal ceremony marks the 17th year of honoring and celebrating the lives of alumni through the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association Distinguished Graduate Award program. Each year, distinguished graduates are honored because of their demonstrated and unselfish commitment to a lifetime of service, their personal character and the significant contributions they have made to the Navy and Marine Corps or as leaders in industry or government. They are the living embodiment of the Academy’s mission to develop leaders to “assume the highest responsibilities of command, citizenship and government.” We honor these four individuals for the principles they stand for—today and always.
ADMIRAL HENRY H. MAUZ JR. ’59, USN (RET.)
ADMIRAL HENRY H. MAUZ JR. ’59, USN (RET.)
ADMIRAL RICHARD W. MIES ’67, USN (RET.)
ADMIRAL RICHARD W. MIES ’67, USN (RET.)
ADMIRAL JAMES O. ELLIS JR. ’69, USN (RET.)
ADMIRAL JAMES O. ELLIS JR. ’69, USN (RET.)
MR. DAVID M. ROBINSON ’87
MR. DAVID M. ROBINSON ’87
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elcome to the 2015 United States Naval Academy Distinguished Graduate Award ceremony. To this year’s distinguished graduates: congratulations, and thank you for your many years of dedicated service, both in and out of uniform. Your energy, your passion and your life’s work have made an incredible difference. We are especially grateful to your families, who continue to support you in all that you do. Selecting today’s honorees from a field of accomplished alumni was both challenging and humbling; challenging because there are so many truly amazing graduates who deserve recognition, and humbling to have the opportunity to rub shoulders with these and so many other distinguished graduates of the U.S. Naval Academy. While each path was different, all of today’s honorees began their lifelong careers of service right here. This great institution continues to serve as the foundation—that shared experience—of patriotism, camaraderie and character that has sustained these leaders, and put them on their path to success. To be back here with these truly distinguished graduates, and with all of 2015 U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY you future distinguished graduates, is ALUMNI ASSOCIATION especially meaningful. DISTINGUISHED GRADUATE AWARD SELECTION COMMITTEE My special thanks to the selection committee, and to everyone who had a General Peter Pace ’67, USMC (Ret.)—Chairman hand in planning and executing today’s Vice Admiral Cutler Dawson ’70, USN (Ret.) ceremony. To the Brigade, our alumni and Admiral Thomas Fargo ’70, USN (Ret.) guests: thank you for sharing this special Captain Wendy Lawrence ’81, USN (Ret.) event, as we celebrate the noteworthy Mr. Byron Marchant ’78 accomplishments and extraordinary careers Mr. Corbin McNeill Jr. ’62 of our fellow graduates.
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elcome to the 2015 United States Naval Academy Distinguished Graduate Award ceremony. To this year’s distinguished graduates: congratulations, and thank you for your many years of dedicated service, both in and out of uniform. Your energy, your passion and your life’s work have made an incredible difference. We are especially grateful to your families, who continue to support you in all that you do. Selecting today’s honorees from a field of accomplished alumni was both challenging and humbling; challenging because there are so many truly amazing graduates who deserve recognition, and humbling to have the opportunity to rub shoulders with these and so many other distinguished graduates of the U.S. Naval Academy. While each path was different, all of today’s honorees began their lifelong careers of service right here. This great institution continues to serve as the foundation—that shared experience—of patriotism, camaraderie and character that has sustained these leaders, and put them on their path to success. To be back here with these truly distinguished graduates, and with all of 2015 U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY you future distinguished graduates, is ALUMNI ASSOCIATION especially meaningful. DISTINGUISHED GRADUATE AWARD SELECTION COMMITTEE My special thanks to the selection committee, and to everyone who had a General Peter Pace ’67, USMC (Ret.)—Chairman hand in planning and executing today’s Vice Admiral Cutler Dawson ’70, USN (Ret.) ceremony. To the Brigade, our alumni and Admiral Thomas Fargo ’70, USN (Ret.) guests: thank you for sharing this special Captain Wendy Lawrence ’81, USN (Ret.) event, as we celebrate the noteworthy Mr. Byron Marchant ’78 accomplishments and extraordinary careers Mr. Corbin McNeill Jr. ’62 of our fellow graduates.
Lieutenant General John Sattler ’71, USMC (Ret.)
General Peter Pace ’67, USMC (Ret.) Chairman, U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association Distinguished Graduate Award Selection Committee
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Admiral James Stavridis ’76, USN (Ret.) Admiral Robert Willard ’73, USN (Ret.)
Lieutenant General John Sattler ’71, USMC (Ret.)
General Peter Pace ’67, USMC (Ret.) Chairman, U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association Distinguished Graduate Award Selection Committee
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Admiral James Stavridis ’76, USN (Ret.) Admiral Robert Willard ’73, USN (Ret.)
PROGRAM
PROGRAM
MEDAL PRESENTATION
MEDAL PRESENTATION
4:30 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
INTRODUCTION OF THE 2015 DISTINGUISHED GRADUATES
INTRODUCTION OF THE 2015 DISTINGUISHED GRADUATES
INVOCATION
INVOCATION
Captain Michael W. Gore, USN Command Chaplain
Captain Michael W. Gore, USN Command Chaplain
THE NATIONAL ANTHEM
THE NATIONAL ANTHEM
WELCOME AND REMARKS
WELCOME AND REMARKS
Vice Admiral Ted Carter ’81, USN Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy
Vice Admiral Ted Carter ’81, USN Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy
PRESENTATION OF DISTINGUISHED GRADUATE AWARD MEDALS
PRESENTATION OF DISTINGUISHED GRADUATE AWARD MEDALS
Admiral Robert J. Natter ’67, USN (Ret.) Chairman, U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association Board of Trustees and Midshipman Joseph Worth ’15 Brigade Commander
Admiral Robert J. Natter ’67, USN (Ret.) Chairman, U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association Board of Trustees and Midshipman Joseph Worth ’15 Brigade Commander
REMARKS
REMARKS
Distinguished Graduate Award Recipients
Distinguished Graduate Award Recipients
‘‘NAVY BLUE & GOLD”
‘‘NAVY BLUE & GOLD”
DEPARTURE OF THE OFFICIAL PARTY
DEPARTURE OF THE OFFICIAL PARTY
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dmiral Henry H. Mauz Jr. ’59, USN (Ret.), has embodied the ideals of duty, honor and country starting with his early service in destroyers and commanding river patrol boats in Vietnam, personally conducting more than 100 combat patrols. Early shore tours included the staff of the U.S. Mission to NATO in Brussels and the Chief of Naval Operations’ staff. After tours as commanding officer of a cruiser and Chief of Staff for Commander, Carrier Group One, he was selected for flag and assigned as Chief of the Operations and Readiness Branch at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe. He was the Battle Force Commander during the strikes against Libya in 1986, then Deputy Chief of Staff and Acting Chief of Staff to the Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet. As Commander, Seventh Fleet, he revitalized war planning and cooperation with friendly navies and led three ships to Shanghai for a historic port visit. In August 1990, he concurrently became Commander, U.S. Naval Forces, Central Command during Operation Desert Shield. He was next assigned as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Navy Program Planning. Eighteen months later, he became Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet. Following retirement in December 1994, Admiral Mauz worked closely with the Naval Postgraduate School. He was the president and then chairman of the Naval Postgraduate School Foundation and served as a senior fellow at the Center for Civil-Military Relations. Admiral Mauz actively supports a plethora of Navy and Marine causes and has been engaged in several corporate boards of directors. He holds a degree in electrical engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School and an MBA from Auburn University. Among Admiral Mauz’s numerous decorations are the Distinguished Service Medal (five awards); the Bronze Star with Combat “V”; the Navy Achievement Medal (three awards); and awards from Canada, France and Japan. Admiral Mauz lives in Pebble Beach, CA, with his wife of almost 56 years, Margaret “Peggy” O’Neill Mauz. They have four children and one of their 11 grandchildren is in the Naval Academy Class of 2017.
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dmiral Henry H. Mauz Jr. ’59, USN (Ret.), has embodied the ideals of duty, honor and country starting with his early service in destroyers and commanding river patrol boats in Vietnam, personally conducting more than 100 combat patrols. Early shore tours included the staff of the U.S. Mission to NATO in Brussels and the Chief of Naval Operations’ staff. After tours as commanding officer of a cruiser and Chief of Staff for Commander, Carrier Group One, he was selected for flag and assigned as Chief of the Operations and Readiness Branch at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe. He was the Battle Force Commander during the strikes against Libya in 1986, then Deputy Chief of Staff and Acting Chief of Staff to the Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet. As Commander, Seventh Fleet, he revitalized war planning and cooperation with friendly navies and led three ships to Shanghai for a historic port visit. In August 1990, he concurrently became Commander, U.S. Naval Forces, Central Command during Operation Desert Shield. He was next assigned as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Navy Program Planning. Eighteen months later, he became Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet. Following retirement in December 1994, Admiral Mauz worked closely with the Naval Postgraduate School. He was the president and then chairman of the Naval Postgraduate School Foundation and served as a senior fellow at the Center for Civil-Military Relations. Admiral Mauz actively supports a plethora of Navy and Marine causes and has been engaged in several corporate boards of directors. He holds a degree in electrical engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School and an MBA from Auburn University. Among Admiral Mauz’s numerous decorations are the Distinguished Service Medal (five awards); the Bronze Star with Combat “V”; the Navy Achievement Medal (three awards); and awards from Canada, France and Japan. Admiral Mauz lives in Pebble Beach, CA, with his wife of almost 56 years, Margaret “Peggy” O’Neill Mauz. They have four children and one of their 11 grandchildren is in the Naval Academy Class of 2017.
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s a scholar, athlete and leader, Admiral Richard W. Mies ’67, USN (Ret.), exemplifies the mission of the U.S. Naval Academy. After earning accolades in wrestling and 150-lb. football, serving as Deputy Brigade Commander and graduating first in his class, he embarked on a distinguished career in the submarine force. Following service in both attack and missile submarines, Admiral Mies commanded the attack submarine SEA DEVIL, followed by command of Submarine Development Squadron Twelve. As Chief of Staff, Pacific Submarine Force, he helped oversee submarine support for Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. As Commander, Submarine Group Eight and Commander, Allied Submarines, Mediterranean he directed all submarine operations in Operation Sharp Guard. As Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet and Commander, Submarine Allied Command, Atlantic he oversaw many sensitive national security missions and strategic deterrent patrols. In his final assignment as Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Strategic Command he was responsible for the command and control of the nation’s strategic forces. He was directly involved in formulation of proposals leading to the 2002 Moscow Treaty and also provided support to President George W. Bush on 11 September 2001. Following retirement Admiral Mies served as a senior executive of Science Applications International Corporation before forming his own consulting corporation. He also served as chairman of the Department of Defense Threat Reduction Advisory Committee and the Navy Mutual Aid Association. He presently serves as the chairman of the U.S. Strategic Command Advisory Group and the Naval Submarine League, a member of the National Academy of Sciences’ committee on international security, a governor of Los Alamos and Livermore National Laboratories and a director of the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation and the U.S. Naval Institute. He completed post-graduate education at Oxford University, the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy and Harvard University and holds a master’s degree in government administration and international relations. A qualified naval aviation observer, his many decorations include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal and Secretary of Energy Gold Medal. He resides in Northern Virginia with his wife, Sheila.
s a scholar, athlete and leader, Admiral Richard W. Mies ’67, USN (Ret.), exemplifies the mission of the U.S. Naval Academy. After earning accolades in wrestling and 150-lb. football, serving as Deputy Brigade Commander and graduating first in his class, he embarked on a distinguished career in the submarine force. Following service in both attack and missile submarines, Admiral Mies commanded the attack submarine SEA DEVIL, followed by command of Submarine Development Squadron Twelve. As Chief of Staff, Pacific Submarine Force, he helped oversee submarine support for Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. As Commander, Submarine Group Eight and Commander, Allied Submarines, Mediterranean he directed all submarine operations in Operation Sharp Guard. As Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet and Commander, Submarine Allied Command, Atlantic he oversaw many sensitive national security missions and strategic deterrent patrols. In his final assignment as Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Strategic Command he was responsible for the command and control of the nation’s strategic forces. He was directly involved in formulation of proposals leading to the 2002 Moscow Treaty and also provided support to President George W. Bush on 11 September 2001. Following retirement Admiral Mies served as a senior executive of Science Applications International Corporation before forming his own consulting corporation. He also served as chairman of the Department of Defense Threat Reduction Advisory Committee and the Navy Mutual Aid Association. He presently serves as the chairman of the U.S. Strategic Command Advisory Group and the Naval Submarine League, a member of the National Academy of Sciences’ committee on international security, a governor of Los Alamos and Livermore National Laboratories and a director of the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation and the U.S. Naval Institute. He completed post-graduate education at Oxford University, the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy and Harvard University and holds a master’s degree in government administration and international relations. A qualified naval aviation observer, his many decorations include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal and Secretary of Energy Gold Medal. He resides in Northern Virginia with his wife, Sheila.
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dmiral James O. Ellis Jr. ’69, USN (Ret.), has exemplified “from knowledge, sea power” throughout his career, from his Navy test pilot days through time as Commander-in-Chief Allied Forces, Southern Europe. He held command assignments with VFA-131, LASALLE (AGF-3), ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) and Carrier Battle Group 5 and senior staff tours including Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Plans, Policy and Operations). As simultaneous Commander-in-Chief of U.S. Naval Forces, Europe and Allied Forces, Southern Europe, Admiral Ellis led U.S. and NATO forces in combat and humanitarian operations during the 1999 Kosovo crisis. He then served as Commander, U.S. Strategic Command, responsible for the nation’s strategic and space forces, reporting directly to the Secretary of Defense. After his Navy retirement in 2004, Admiral Ellis became president and chief executive officer of the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations, an independent non-profit promoting safety, reliability and excellence in the operation of nuclear-electric generating plants. He served on the board of the World Association of Nuclear Operators and twice co-chaired the U.S. delegation to the U.N. Convention on Nuclear Safety. He also was a presidential appointee on the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board and the Military Advisory Panel to the Iraq Study Group. Currently he is an Annenberg Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University and a director of Lockheed Martin Corporation, Level 3 Communications and Dominion Resources. Admiral Ellis has master’s degrees in aerospace engineering and aeronautical systems. He attended the Senior Officer Program in National Security Strategy. His decorations include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal (three awards), Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal and the Navy Commendation Medal, along with multiple campaign and service awards and awards of merit bestowed by Hungary, Greece and Italy. He and his wife, Elizabeth Pate-Cornell, make Portola Valley, CA, their home. Admiral Ellis is the proud father of two, the eldest a West Point graduate and the current Commanding Officer of the Army Third Ranger Battalion.
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dmiral James O. Ellis Jr. ’69, USN (Ret.), has exemplified “from knowledge, sea power” throughout his career, from his Navy test pilot days through time as Commander-in-Chief Allied Forces, Southern Europe. He held command assignments with VFA-131, LASALLE (AGF-3), ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) and Carrier Battle Group 5 and senior staff tours including Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Plans, Policy and Operations). As simultaneous Commander-in-Chief of U.S. Naval Forces, Europe and Allied Forces, Southern Europe, Admiral Ellis led U.S. and NATO forces in combat and humanitarian operations during the 1999 Kosovo crisis. He then served as Commander, U.S. Strategic Command, responsible for the nation’s strategic and space forces, reporting directly to the Secretary of Defense. After his Navy retirement in 2004, Admiral Ellis became president and chief executive officer of the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations, an independent non-profit promoting safety, reliability and excellence in the operation of nuclear-electric generating plants. He served on the board of the World Association of Nuclear Operators and twice co-chaired the U.S. delegation to the U.N. Convention on Nuclear Safety. He also was a presidential appointee on the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board and the Military Advisory Panel to the Iraq Study Group. Currently he is an Annenberg Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University and a director of Lockheed Martin Corporation, Level 3 Communications and Dominion Resources. Admiral Ellis has master’s degrees in aerospace engineering and aeronautical systems. He attended the Senior Officer Program in National Security Strategy. His decorations include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal (three awards), Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal and the Navy Commendation Medal, along with multiple campaign and service awards and awards of merit bestowed by Hungary, Greece and Italy. He and his wife, Elizabeth Pate-Cornell, make Portola Valley, CA, their home. Admiral Ellis is the proud father of two, the eldest a West Point graduate and the current Commanding Officer of the Army Third Ranger Battalion.
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hen David Robinson entered the U.S. Naval Academy in 1983, no one would have guessed that he’d be one of the top 50 NBA players of all time and the philanthropic community supporter he has become. Graduating with the Class of 1987, six inches taller than he was on I-Day, he led Navy basketball to 82 wins in three years. Even though he was the NBA’s No. 1 draft pick in 1987, Robinson delayed his professional basketball career to serve his country. He spent two years on active duty in the Civil Engineering Corp at Kings Bay Submarine Base as Assistant Resident Officer-in-Charge of Construction. Robinson spent six years in the Navy Reserve working in the Navy Public Works Department in Washington, DC, including time as a spokesman for Navy recruiting and anti-drug campaigns. Robinson moved to San Antonio, TX, to play with the Spurs for his full 14-year NBA career. He became an NBA All-Star, an MVP, NBA Champion, Olympic medalist and more. To date, Robinson is the only player from Navy to play in the NBA. Since arriving in San Antonio, Robinson has offered college scholarships to underprivileged students and, with his wife, awards grants to children’s causes through the David Robinson Foundation. The Robinsons started and support The Carver Academy, a school for underprivileged students. His equity firm, Admiral Capital Group, co-founded with Daniel Bassichis in 2007, benefits the communities in which it invests. He assists other professional athletes with philanthropic endeavors. Robinson has served on several boards, including the Naval Academy Foundation, USAA Federal Savings Bank and Centerplate. Among Robinson’s many honors are the National Civil Rights Museum’s Sports Legacy Award, the NBA’s J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award, The Mannie Jackson— Basketball’s Human Spirit Award and membership in the Basketball Hall of Fame. He participates in the NBA’s annual Hoops for Troops program and accompanied then-Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen ’68, USN (Ret.), a 2014 Distinguished Graduate, on a USO tour in Afghanistan. David Robinson lives with his wife, Valerie, in San Antonio, TX.
hen David Robinson entered the U.S. Naval Academy in 1983, no one would have guessed that he’d be one of the top 50 NBA players of all time and the philanthropic community supporter he has become. Graduating with the Class of 1987, six inches taller than he was on I-Day, he led Navy basketball to 82 wins in three years. Even though he was the NBA’s No. 1 draft pick in 1987, Robinson delayed his professional basketball career to serve his country. He spent two years on active duty in the Civil Engineering Corp at Kings Bay Submarine Base as Assistant Resident Officer-in-Charge of Construction. Robinson spent six years in the Navy Reserve working in the Navy Public Works Department in Washington, DC, including time as a spokesman for Navy recruiting and anti-drug campaigns. Robinson moved to San Antonio, TX, to play with the Spurs for his full 14-year NBA career. He became an NBA All-Star, an MVP, NBA Champion, Olympic medalist and more. To date, Robinson is the only player from Navy to play in the NBA. Since arriving in San Antonio, Robinson has offered college scholarships to underprivileged students and, with his wife, awards grants to children’s causes through the David Robinson Foundation. The Robinsons started and support The Carver Academy, a school for underprivileged students. His equity firm, Admiral Capital Group, co-founded with Daniel Bassichis in 2007, benefits the communities in which it invests. He assists other professional athletes with philanthropic endeavors. Robinson has served on several boards, including the Naval Academy Foundation, USAA Federal Savings Bank and Centerplate. Among Robinson’s many honors are the National Civil Rights Museum’s Sports Legacy Award, the NBA’s J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award, The Mannie Jackson— Basketball’s Human Spirit Award and membership in the Basketball Hall of Fame. He participates in the NBA’s annual Hoops for Troops program and accompanied then-Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen ’68, USN (Ret.), a 2014 Distinguished Graduate, on a USO tour in Afghanistan. David Robinson lives with his wife, Valerie, in San Antonio, TX.
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1999
2002
1999
2002
Admiral Thomas H. Moorer ’33, USN (Ret.)
Vice Admiral Charles S. Minter Jr. ’37, USN (Ret.)
Admiral Thomas H. Moorer ’33, USN (Ret.)
Vice Admiral Charles S. Minter Jr. ’37, USN (Ret.)
2000
The Honorable James E. Carter Jr. ’47
2000
The Honorable James E. Carter Jr. ’47
Dr. John J. McMullen ’40
Admiral Carlisle A.H. Trost ’53, USN (Ret.)
Dr. John J. McMullen ’40
Admiral Carlisle A.H. Trost ’53, USN (Ret.)
(1912-2004)
(1915-2008)
(1918-2005)
Colonel John W. Ripley ’62, USMC (Ret.)
Admiral James L. Holloway III ’43, USN (Ret.)
(1939-2008)
Vice Admiral William P. Lawrence ’51, USN (Ret.)
2003
(1930-2005)
Ambassador William H.G. FitzGerald ’31
Major General William A. Anders ’55, USAFR (Ret.)
(1909-2006)
Mr. Roger T. Staubach ’65
Rear Admiral Eugene B. Fluckey ’35, USN (Ret.)
2001
Rear Admiral Robert W. McNitt ’38, USN (Ret.)
(1913-2007)
Captain John W. Crawford Jr. ’42, USN (Ret.) Admiral William J. Crowe Jr. ’47, USN (Ret.) (1925-2007)
(1923-2005)
(1915-2008)
(1918-2005)
Colonel John W. Ripley ’62, USMC (Ret.)
Admiral James L. Holloway III ’43, USN (Ret.)
(1939-2008)
Vice Admiral William P. Lawrence ’51, USN (Ret.)
2003
(1930-2005)
Ambassador William H.G. FitzGerald ’31
Major General William A. Anders ’55, USAFR (Ret.)
(1909-2006)
Mr. Roger T. Staubach ’65
Rear Admiral Eugene B. Fluckey ’35, USN (Ret.)
2001
Rear Admiral Robert W. McNitt ’38, USN (Ret.)
(1915-2012)
Captain John W. Crawford Jr. ’42, USN (Ret.)
Vice Admiral William D. Houser ’42, USN (Ret.)
Admiral William J. Crowe Jr. ’47, USN (Ret.)
(1921-2012)
Vice Admiral James B. Stockdale ’47, USN (Ret.)
(1912-2004)
(1913-2007)
(1915-2012)
Vice Admiral William D. Houser ’42, USN (Ret.)
(1925-2007)
(1921-2012)
Vice Admiral James B. Stockdale ’47, USN (Ret.) (1923-2005)
Admiral James D. Watkins ’49, USN (Ret.)
Admiral James D. Watkins ’49, USN (Ret.)
Captain James A. Lovell ’52, USN (Ret.)
Captain James A. Lovell ’52, USN (Ret.)
(1927-2012)
(1927-2012)
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2006
2004
2006
Lieutenant General Victor H. Krulak ’34, USMC (Ret.)
Captain Thomas J. Hudner ’47, USN (Ret.)
Lieutenant General Victor H. Krulak ’34, USMC (Ret.)
Captain Thomas J. Hudner ’47, USN (Ret.)
Admiral Kinnaird R. McKee ’51, USN (Ret.)
(1913-2008)
(1929-2013)
Vice Admiral Gerald E. Miller ’42, USN (Ret.)
General Robert T. Herres ’54, USAF (Ret.)
(1919-2014)
(1932-2008)
Vice Admiral James F. Calvert ’43, USN (Ret.)
Admiral Charles R. Larson ’58, USN (Ret.)
(1920-2009)
(1936-2014)
Lieutenant General Charles G. Cooper ’50, USMC (Ret.) (1927-2009)
2007
Rear Admiral Ronald F. Marryott ’57, USN (Ret.)
Rear Admiral Maurice H. Rindskopf ’38, USN (Ret.) (1917-2011)
(1934-2005)
Admiral Thomas B. Hayward ’48, USN (Ret.)
2005
Mr. Ralph W. Hooper ’51
Captain Slade D. Cutter ’35, USN (Ret.)
Admiral Leighton W. Smith Jr. ’62, USN (Ret.)
(1911-2005)
Rear Admiral Robert H. Wertheim ’46, USN (Ret.)
2008
Admiral Kinnaird R. McKee ’51, USN (Ret.)
(1913-2008)
(1929-2013)
Vice Admiral Gerald E. Miller ’42, USN (Ret.)
General Robert T. Herres ’54, USAF (Ret.)
(1919-2014)
(1932-2008)
Vice Admiral James F. Calvert ’43, USN (Ret.)
Admiral Charles R. Larson ’58, USN (Ret.)
(1920-2009)
(1936-2014)
Lieutenant General Charles G. Cooper ’50, USMC (Ret.) (1927-2009)
2007
Rear Admiral Ronald F. Marryott ’57, USN (Ret.)
Rear Admiral Maurice H. Rindskopf ’38, USN (Ret.) (1917-2011)
(1934-2005)
Admiral Thomas B. Hayward ’48, USN (Ret.)
2005
Mr. Ralph W. Hooper ’51
Captain Slade D. Cutter ’35, USN (Ret.)
Admiral Leighton W. Smith Jr. ’62, USN (Ret.)
(1911-2005)
Rear Admiral Robert H. Wertheim ’46, USN (Ret.)
2008
Admiral Ronald J. Hays ’50, USN (Ret.)
Mr. James W. Kinnear III ’50
Admiral Ronald J. Hays ’50, USN (Ret.)
Mr. James W. Kinnear III ’50
Mr. H. Ross Perot ’53
Admiral Frank B. Kelso II ’56, USN (Ret.)
Mr. H. Ross Perot ’53
Admiral Frank B. Kelso II ’56, USN (Ret.)
(1933-2013)
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(1933-2013)
Rear Admiral Benjamin F. Montoya ’58, CEC, USN (Ret.)
Rear Admiral Benjamin F. Montoya ’58, CEC, USN (Ret.)
Lieutenant General William M. Keys ’60, USMC (Ret.)
Lieutenant General William M. Keys ’60, USMC (Ret.)
Admiral Henry G. Chiles Jr. ’60, USN (Ret.)
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2012
2009
2012
Mr. John E. Nolan ’50
Admiral Sylvester R. Foley Jr. ’50, USN (Ret.)
Mr. John E. Nolan ’50
Admiral Sylvester R. Foley Jr. ’50, USN (Ret.)
Admiral Bruce DeMars ’57, USN (Ret.)
The Honorable Daniel L. Cooper ’57
Admiral Bruce DeMars ’57, USN (Ret.)
The Honorable Daniel L. Cooper ’57
Mr. J. Ronald Terwilliger ’63
Captain Bruce McCandless II ’58, USN (Ret.)
Mr. J. Ronald Terwilliger ’63
Captain Bruce McCandless II ’58, USN (Ret.)
Admiral Joseph W. Prueher ’64, USN (Ret.)
Vice Admiral John R. Ryan ’67, USN (Ret.)
Admiral Joseph W. Prueher ’64, USN (Ret.)
Vice Admiral John R. Ryan ’67, USN (Ret.)
General Peter Pace ’67, USMC (Ret.)
Mr. Daniel F. Akerson ’70
General Peter Pace ’67, USMC (Ret.)
Mr. Daniel F. Akerson ’70
2010
2013
2010
2013
Mr. David J. Dunn ’55
Mr. Roger E. Tetrault ’63
Mr. David J. Dunn ’55
Mr. Roger E. Tetrault ’63
Admiral Leon A. Edney ’57, USN (Ret.)
The Honorable John Scott Redd ’66
Admiral Leon A. Edney ’57, USN (Ret.)
The Honorable John Scott Redd ’66
Rear Admiral Thomas C. Lynch ’64, USN (Ret.)
Ambassador Richard L. Armitage ’67
Rear Admiral Thomas C. Lynch ’64, USN (Ret.)
Ambassador Richard L. Armitage ’67
Admiral Thomas B. Fargo ’70, USN (Ret.)
Admiral Joseph Paul Reason ’65, USN (Ret.) General Carlton W. Fulford Jr. ’66, USMC (Ret.)
2014 Lieutenant General Thomas P. Stafford ’52, USAF (Ret.)
2011
Admiral Thomas B. Fargo ’70, USN (Ret.)
Admiral Joseph Paul Reason ’65, USN (Ret.) General Carlton W. Fulford Jr. ’66, USMC (Ret.)
2014 Lieutenant General Thomas P. Stafford ’52, USAF (Ret.)
2011
Rear Admiral Robert H. Shumaker ’56, USN (Ret.)
Rear Admiral William C. Miller ’62, USN (Ret.)
Rear Admiral Robert H. Shumaker ’56, USN (Ret.)
Rear Admiral William C. Miller ’62, USN (Ret.)
Dr. Bradford N. Parkinson ’57
Admiral Steve Abbot ’66, USN (Ret.)
Dr. Bradford N. Parkinson ’57
Admiral Steve Abbot ’66, USN (Ret.)
Lieutenant General Matthew T. Cooper ’58, USMC (Ret.)
Admiral Michael G. Mullen ’68, USN (Ret.)
Lieutenant General Matthew T. Cooper ’58, USMC (Ret.)
Admiral Michael G. Mullen ’68, USN (Ret.)
Admiral Edmund P. Giambastiani Jr. ’70, USN (Ret.)
Mr. Corbin A. McNeill Jr. ’62
Admiral Edmund P. Giambastiani Jr. ’70, USN (Ret.)
Mr. Corbin A. McNeill Jr. ’62
For more information on the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association Distinguished Graduate Award program and recipients, visit www.usna.com/dga.
For more information on the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association Distinguished Graduate Award program and recipients, visit www.usna.com/dga.
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A L M A M AT E R
A L M A M AT E R
NAVY BLUE AND GOLD
NAVY BLUE AND GOLD
Now colleges from sea to sea, may sing of colors true, But who has better right than we, to hoist a symbol hue? For Sailors brave in battle fair, since fighting days of old Have proved the Sailor’s right to wear, the Navy Blue and Gold.
Now colleges from sea to sea, may sing of colors true, But who has better right than we, to hoist a symbol hue? For Sailors brave in battle fair, since fighting days of old Have proved the Sailor’s right to wear, the Navy Blue and Gold.
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MISSIONS
MISSIONS
UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
To serve and support the United States, the Naval Service, the Naval Academy and its Alumni; By furthering the highest standards at the Naval Academy; By seeking out, informing, encouraging and assisting outstanding, qualified young men and women to pursue careers as officers in the Navy and Marine Corps through the Naval Academy; and, By initiating and sponsoring activities which will perpetuate the history, traditions, memories and growth of the Naval Academy and bind Alumni together in support of the highest ideals of command, citizenship and government.
To serve and support the United States, the Naval Service, the Naval Academy and its Alumni; By furthering the highest standards at the Naval Academy; By seeking out, informing, encouraging and assisting outstanding, qualified young men and women to pursue careers as officers in the Navy and Marine Corps through the Naval Academy; and, By initiating and sponsoring activities which will perpetuate the history, traditions, memories and growth of the Naval Academy and bind Alumni together in support of the highest ideals of command, citizenship and government.
Serving the Alma Mater and its Alumni since 1886
Serving the Alma Mater and its Alumni since 1886
UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY
UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY
To develop Midshipmen morally, mentally and physically and to imbue them with the highest ideals of duty, honor and loyalty in order to graduate leaders who are dedicated to a career of naval service and have potential for future development in mind and character to assume the highest responsibilities of command, citizenship and government.
To develop Midshipmen morally, mentally and physically and to imbue them with the highest ideals of duty, honor and loyalty in order to graduate leaders who are dedicated to a career of naval service and have potential for future development in mind and character to assume the highest responsibilities of command, citizenship and government.
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