Tag: USNA
USNA Graduation-Commissioning Video 2011
<–please share this post with your facebook friends and twitter followers by using the icons to the left! Thank you! This video contains some of the highlights of this morning’s ceremony. It begins with the march on of the graduating class, the singing of our National Anthem, some remarks from Secretary of Defense Robert M. [...]
USNA Graduation 2011 (PHOTOS)
<–Please share this post with your facebook friends and twitter followers by clicking the links to the left! This morning, 1006 1st Class Midshipmen marched onto the field at the Navy-Marine Corps Stadium. This afternoon, they walked off as Ensigns in the US Navy or 2nd Lieutenants in the US Marine Corps. As with all [...]
Herndon Climb 2011 (VIDEO)
<–if you enjoyed this video, please share this post with your facebook friends and twitter followers by clicking the icons to the left. This video was shot during the 2011 Herndon Monument Climb at the United States Naval Academy. The climb is the culmination for the freshman (plebe) class. The monument is slathered with 200 [...]
USNA Herndon Monument Climb (PHOTOS)
<–please share this post with your facebook friends and twitter followers by using the icons to the left. The Naval Academy’s Class of 2014’s Herndon monument climb began yesterday at 1:30 p.m., near the front of the Naval Academy Chapel. Each year, the roughly 1,000 members of the academy’s plebe (freshman) class form a human [...]
USNA Color Parade (PHOTOS)
<–Please share this post with your facebook friends and twitter followers by using the icons to the left. The US Naval Academy’s annual Color Parade, honoring the fall and spring color companies was held on Worden Field, yesterday morning. Rep. Rob Wittman, R-Va., chairman of the Naval Academy Board of Visitors; Naval Academy Superintendent Vice [...]
Blue Angels Canceled For 2011
<–Since so many people have planned to attend this show, please share this with your facebook friends and twitter followers to get the word out. You can use the icons to the left. The Blue Angels abruptly canceled their upcoming practice and flight demonstration earlier this afternoon. While at the Herndon Climb, we were given [...]
Not my ID-ea of a good time
Oh spring just brings out the best in people, doesn’t it? It’s so much fun to spend hours outside while the days start to get longer and warmer, and who doesn’t enjoy a cocktail this time of year? I, for one, am all about it. I am NOT all about obnoxious midshipmen and their families [...]
2011 USNA Graduation Ceremony
UPDATE 05/27/2011: Please view Eye On Annapolis’ photos and write up of the ceremony here! Graduation and Commissioning Ceremony Broadcasts The Naval Academy graduation and commissioning ceremony for the Class of 2011 is not open to the public, only ticketholders will be admitted. There will be several options to watch the ceremony live. There will [...]
2011 Commissioning Week Schedule
<–please share this information with your friends on facebook and followers on twitter by using the icons to the left. Eye On Annapolis has sorted through the full schedule and pulled out the public events for the upcoming Commissioning Week at the US Naval Academy. For a handy one page schedule (PDF) to carry with [...]
Annapolis Croquet–USNA Versus St. John’s
Many readers have asked why we did not cover this weekend’s croquet match between St. John’s College and the United States Naval Academy. The answer was a prior commitment. But we spoke with The Annapolis Sound before the match knowing that they were there (and all graduates) and would do an outstanding job! Never one [...]
Another Video Celebration At The USNA
This video was shot last night just as President Barack Obama was announcing the death of Osama Bin Laden at the hands of a team of US Navy Seals. This includes the celebration at Tecumseh Court and some brief comments by Academy Superintendent Vice Admiral Michael H. Miller at his home on the campus.
USNA Celebrates News Of Osama Bin Laden Death (VIDEO)
<–please share this post with your facebook friends and twitter followers by using the icons to the left. Last night after the news of the death of Osama Bin Laden was announced, Midshipmen poured out into Tecumseh Court from Bancroft Hall and began singing the Star Spangled Banner. The celebration hit home as it was [...]
US Naval Academy FAQs On Shutdown
Public Affairs Officer, CDR Joe Carpenter has released the following FAQs regarding the United States Naval Academy in the event of a government shutdown. USNA Yard Access, Visitation & Community Outreach Events Q. Will the Naval Academy be open to the public? A. Yes. Q. Will the USNA gates still be open? A. Gate hours [...]
USNA To Host Special Olympics
The United States Naval Academy’s Midshipmen Action Group (MAG) will host the annual Anne Arundel County Special Olympics Aquatics and Track & Field Events on April 9th and 10th. More than a hundred athletes will be competing in swimming events on the 9th and track & field events on the 10th. Registration for volunteers is between [...]
Naval Academy Presents 45th Annual International Ball
The Naval Academy will present the 45th annual International Ball Saturday, April 16 at 8 p.m. in Alumni Hall. This event is open to the public. Tickets are required. The annual International Ball is a formal event to celebrate and honor the international midshipmen and officers at the academy and to broaden international exposure for [...]
Navy Vs Colgate $3
Wanna see some great hoops action here in your own backyard? Come on down to the United States Naval Academy and watch the Mids take on Colgate this Saturday at 4pm. Follow this link and enter the code “FACEBOOK” and in case it doesn’t work (sometimes it doesn’t), follow the instructions below and enjoy the [...]
’83 USNA Grad In Trouble With Navy For Raunchy Videos
On Friday, The Virginian-Pilot broke a story about a series of raunchy videos produced with government equipment on board the nuclear carrier USS Enterprise. The videos were produced under the direction of the then Executive Officer (XO) Capt. Owen Honors – now the commander of the carrier, which is weeks away from deploying. In one [...]
Blue Angels May Be Grounded For USNA Commissioning Week
UPDATE: From the U.S. Naval Academy Public Affairs office: The Blue Angels will not be able to perform in Annapolis May 26-27, 2012 due to a previously scheduled commitment that is not affiliated with Fleet Week New York . However, the Naval Academy has inquired about the availability of the Blue Angels performing some time [...]
Have You Ever Seen A Navy Football Game? (Video)
Facebook users: Be sure to share this post and video with your friends by clicking the “recommend” icon above! Navy Football. It is a tradition in Annapolis. If you have never seen one in person, you are out of luck this year as they played their last home game on Saturday! The games are full [...]
Hey Army….
It is that time of year again. The US Naval Academy is preparing to head north to Philadelphia to meet Army for the 111th year on the gridiron of “The Link”. We hope that Navy prevails (once again) but as we prepare to play this game on December 11, 2010, we do pause to be [...]
Navy Football Recap & Photos
Facebook users–please click the “recommend” link above to share these photos with your friends! Ricky Dobbs set an NCAA record when he ran for three touchdowns in yesterday’s win against Arkansas State. When the game clock wound down, the final score for Dobbs’ last game at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium showed a score of 35-19. [...]
Waltzing Into Winter
Carol and Herb Traxler will begin teaching a Series of Four lessons in Viennese Waltz at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, in time to brush up your waltz steps. Please see the flier for the full details on these lessons. Then, on December 3, celebrate the season with friends at a grand Christmas [...]
