BILL 33

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Billy G. #33 performed his service dutifully and honorably, and he will always be remembered.
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RIP Bill...how many goats can say they were undefeated against Army ?
(After reading the Obituary, I've got to ask ...what happened to Bil 35 ? The article refers to Bills 33, 34, 36 & 37 -- did Bill 35 do something to get kicked out of the family ?)
 
Old Navy BGO said:
...what happened to Bil 35 ? The article refers to Bills 33, 34, 36 & 37 -- did Bill 35 do something to get kicked out of the family ?)
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Destroyed too man car hoods/roofs, and had his way with flower and shrub landscaping

Distraught neighbors had enough ... maybe?
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Old Navy BGO said:
RIP Bill...how many goats can say they were undefeated against Army ?
(After reading the Obituary, I've got to ask ...what happened to Bil 35 ? The article refers to Bills 33, 34, 36 & 37 -- did Bill 35 do something to get kicked out of the family ?)
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I believe I saw where he had to be euthanized 4-5 years ago due to a kidney problem.
 
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The U.S. Navy maintains a “White Oak” reserve/farm on the largest, by acreage, U.S Naval base, near Bedford/Bloomington Indiana.

White Oak is one of the most rot resistant of hard woods, and the Stand of trees in Indiana is used to maintain the fleet of historic Navy sailing vessels.
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Dr. Strange Love said:
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The U.S. Navy maintains a “White Oak” reserve/farm on the largest, by acreage, U.S Naval base, near Bedford/Bloomington Indiana.

White Oak is one of the most rot resistant of hard woods, and the Stand of trees in Indiana is used to maintain the fleet of historic Navy sailing vessels.
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Part of Weapons Station Crane Indiana and has nothing to do with Navy goats but does provide material for upkeep and maintenance of USS Constitution (Old Ironsides)
 
The Navy Dairy Farm in Gambrills, MD, and its operations producing USNA milk, ice cream, etc., was BRAC’ed in the late 90’s (I think, haven’t checked my memory). I believe the Navy still owns the land and has leased it to various agricultural businesses over the last few years, such as an organic produce farm, or the land may have been sold by now. The Navy goats still live there as part of the land lease deal. DH’s former horse vet is also the Bill family’s health care provider, so we get occasional snippets of goat gouge.

The Navy Dairy Farm was established during a time in our history when water-borne and other communicable diseases were much more common. Contaminated dairy products from local dairies were often the culprits, and there was a desire to safeguard the USNA population. Historical tidbits here:
www.mdsunrisefarm.com

About Us

Farm personnel,
www.mdsunrisefarm.com www.mdsunrisefarm.com
www.baltimoresun.com

Naval Academy’s dairy farm may close School seeks approval of Congress to shut 86-year-old operation

For decades, the U.S. Naval Academy has had the rarest of twin responsibilities — midshipmen and milk cows. Now, academy leaders are about to quit the school’s quirky moonlighting. Navy…
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www.history.navy.mil

Milk Carton from USNA Dairy Farm

Title: United States Naval Academy Dairy Farm Milk Carton Accession #: NHHC 1998-59-A Circa: 1998 Size: 3.75 x 3.75 x 9.75 Medium: Paper Location: Headquarters Artifact Collection, Naval History and Heritage Command
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Rest In Peace, Bill 33, fair winds, following seas and endless pastures be with you.
 
Still remember the "helmets" of ice cream with wax paper on top from the dairy farm. Don't think I've seen ice cream served that way anywhere else.
 
I have always been curious about Bill's caretakers. Do mids in a specific company volunteer to take care of Bill? Is it everyone in that company, or a group of 20 or so? Is a rural/farm/livestock background mandatory, or is it open to anyone who likes animals? Do mids have to apply and be interviewed to be selected as a caretaker? I know one company is the "official" caretaker company.

Is Bill generally co-operative in getting ready for Navy games, especially as he is getting his horns wrapped, or does he have to be bribed with plenty of treats to stand still while being wrapped and his blanket put on?

Any former Bill caretakers on this thread that could answer these questions? Thank you!!!!
 
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