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Alas my plan went awry and we are on the outside looking in for Navy-Army tickets for 2024. This will DS last year at USNA and we have not been able to go in prior years. Once secondary markets open we will be searching. I am putting this out now in case someone has a pair of tickets that they...

Does anyone know if the summer training plans have been released to the Brigade? DS is currently on MO for Spring break so he is generally out of touch. Just checking if he has not told us yet because he does not know or because he is too busy :)

Heading to THE USNA with other parents from our area to deliver "Dark Ages" packages to our are Midshipman. I need to look at my "Annapolis Area Dance Card" to see what I still need to cross off. Perhaps the NEX? Of course I will make the stop at the Amish Market for Pretzel Log and make a...

As we head into the "Dark Ages", at least for those MIDN at the USNA, reminder to engage with your local Parents club. This time of year typically sees Clubs putting together care packages to be delivered to the MIDN and Cadets. However the SA's cannot provide Clubs with contact information so...

https://www.cnn.com/2023/12/14/politics/navy-officer-imprisoned-japan-alkonis-us-return/index.html

Heading to Annapolis to see DS and attend the Men's & Women's Glee club performance of Handles Messiah (https://www.usna.edu/Music/signature/messiah.php) Also, in the spirit of the Holiday giving visit FRIENDS OF NAVAL ACADEMY MUSIC website (https://www.fonam.org) for further information about...

DS had the honor of attending the USNI 150th celebration this week. His comments when I asked how it was: The fanciest event he has ever attended The most multiple starred officers he has ever seen Got to chat with SecNav Had a lengthy discussion with a USMC 3-star (forget the name) Had to...

What a ride! 2C year well underway and one week from 2C Parents weekend. I was looking forward to sitting in a few classes with DS, but his Friday morning classes look like duds to me...Cyber, Leadership and Arabic. So now I will look forward to lunch in KH. No parade for us as DS has an excuse...

I believe 2 for 7 singing is two weeks from today for C/O 2025 Wow. Hard to believe that DS is 50% through his academic journey and 75% complete with summer trainings! We have enjoyed him being on leave this block however I can tell he is anxious to get back to Mother B and his shipmates. Next...

We experienced the USNA Glee Club's performance of the Messiah this past weekend. As a person who likes and appreciate music but would typically not spend money and time to sit through a symphony concert, I was blown away. The Glee club's (Men and Women) were accompanied by a selection of...

Let me preface by saying my DS will learn for sure and that we will be flexible. DS has leave Block 3 after YP cruise Block 2. Per calendar (yes I know subject to change) Block 2 ends on Friday July 22 and Block 3 begins on Monday July 25. What's the earliest he may be able leave the Yard...

....and we are off. DS arrived at first Block 1 training post after long bus ride with no stops, no food and generally unhappy. I told him welcome to the Fleet! He is excited to be off the Yard and doing something. The last few weeks during intercessional and Block 0 were long. He thought he...

DS just report the practice has been postponed. He did not know til when..,

Any reports from current Plebes (or others) on whether they are done yet? I am stalking IG (not on FB and DW is out of house) but cant tell if done yet. Not sure DS will call when done or not. IG post from 0230 said they were starting the 12-14 hour grind.

https://www.usna.edu/NewsCenter/2022/03/DEATH_OF_RETIRED_NAVAL_ACADEMY_MASCOT_-_BILL_34.php

Deck plate rumor is that the Dant will make a decision tomorrow on shotgunning or shuffling ‘25. Rumor has been swirling for awhile. DS said he would not mind a shuffle but a shotgun would be tougher to swallow. However DS will survive and thrive no matter the decision.

The USNA Men's and Women's Glee Clubs will be singing this morning at the Groundbreaking ceremony for the Medal Of Honor Museum which will begin construction in Arlington Texas. The museum is livestreaming the event and can be found here: https://mohmuseum.org/groundbreaking/ Last night the...

Saw this today and figured I will pass it along....https://www.usna.edu/CommissioningWeek/Schedule/index.php#:~:text=Friday%2C%20May%2020%2C%202022

DW and I had the pleasure of seeing our first Glee Club performance in Nashville yesterday. It was fantastic. Almost two hours of musical entertain by the world renown chorale group. It was the first performance of their spring tour they have three more performances: HILTON HEAD, SC Wednesday...

It is not uncommon for my DW and I to be wearing USNA gear on the same day especially in the new casual work from home environment. In less than 7 months since I-Day, my wardrobe has been transformed to include USNA t-shirts, sweatshirts, vest and hat. My coffee mugs have been replaced with...