Local News May 27, 2022 | 9:16 am

USNA Graduation 2022 (Live Blog)

NOTES: President Biden’s speech’s full transcript and recording will be inserted below when available. We will attempt a live blog throughout the morning. However, cell/wifi is likely to be weak. […]

Events May 24, 2019 | 7:26 am

USNA Graduation 2019

NOTES: The full transcript and recording of Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick N. Shanahan speech will be inserted below when available. We will attempt a live blog throughout the morning. […]

Events May 25, 2018 | 7:03 am

USNA Graduation 2018

NOTES: The full transcript and recording of President Trump’s speech will be inserted below when available. We will attempt a live blog throughout the morning. However, cell/wifi is likely to […]

Events May 26, 2017 | 10:17 am

UPDATED: See full transcript of Vice President Pence’s speech below On May 26 the United States Naval Academy graduated 1053 midshipmen under a cool, cloudy and somewhat rainy (surprise) sky that finally […]

Events May 26, 2017 | 7:28 am

2017 USNA Graduation and Commissioning

On May 26 the United States Naval Academy will graduate 1053 midshipmen under cool, cloudy and somewhat rainy (surprise) Friday to kick off the Memorial Day weekend. 767 will be commissioned as […]

Events May 27, 2016 | 12:38 pm

2016 USNA Graduation and Commissioning (UPDATED)

On May 27 United States Naval Academy graduated 1076 midshipmen under a warm and muggy (yet thankfully rain free) Friday to kick off the Memorial Day weekend. 788 were commissioned as Navy Ensigns and […]

Events April 16, 2016 | 4:29 pm

Schooners Woodwind have a busy summer planned and it kicks off now

Happy April from the Woodwinds! The boats are in the water and are almost ready to start sailing! Opening day is today and the whole team is excited to have everyone come sailing […]

Local News January 30, 2016 | 11:21 am

Visit Annapolis scores huge grant for County and City tourism

The Maryland Tourism Development Board (MTDB) has awarded $271,923 in matching grants to Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (VAAAC) for fiscal year 2016 that ends June 30, 2016. The […]

Life In The Area November 30, 2015 | 3:22 pm

Navy unveils details of Army-Navy uniform

[do action=”fringe”/] The Navy football team will wear Under Armour-Designed “Navy Fleet” uniforms and hand-painted helmets for the Army-Navy Game presented by USAA on Dec. 12 at Lincoln Financial Field […]

Events November 28, 2015 | 11:38 am

US Navy Sea Chanters to perform at Chesapeake Arts Center

[do action=”fringe”/] The Chesapeake Arts Center is proud to present the United States Navy Sea Chanters Holiday Concert on Friday, December 4, 2015. The concert will be held in our Hammonds […]

Events November 18, 2015 | 1:45 pm

Annapolis Maritime Museum lecture series announced

[do action=”fringe”/] Annapolis Maritime Museum has announced their 2016 Winter Lecture Series which will be held on Thursdays, at 7pm at the museum. The first lecture will be January 14th and […]

Life In The Area November 14, 2015 | 4:53 pm

CRAB accepts donation from Weems & Plath

[do action=”fringe”/] Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating (CRAB) is pleased to announce a generous donation from Weems & Plath to help CRAB launch a campaign for upgrades to its handicapped-accessible sailing […]

Local News November 13, 2015 | 4:07 pm

USNA donates 65K pounds of food to Anne Arundel County Food and Resource Bank

[do action=”fringe”/] Midshipmen from the U.S. Naval Academy’s Midshipman Action Group along with the USNA’s Chaplains Office, donated more than 65,000 pounds of food Nov. 5 to the Anne Arundel […]

Life In The Area November 3, 2015 | 7:08 am

Marriott completes rebranding of downtown hotel as Annapolis Waterfront Hotel

[do action=”fringe”/] The Annapolis Marriott Waterfront is the newest member of Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International’s curated portfolio of properties recognized for celebrating individuality. The hotel has been renamed the […]

Life In The Area September 28, 2015 | 11:12 am

Annapolis installs maritime themed decorative bike racks

Mayor Mike Pantelides launched of the city’s new custom-designed bike racks program earlier this month, showcasing the rich maritime heritage of Annapolis. “This is a creative way to celebrate our […]

Events August 31, 2015 | 5:58 pm

USNA announces Fall parade schedule

The Naval Academy Brigade of Midshipmen will present formal dress parades on Worden Field on the Naval Academy grounds at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, Friday, Sept. 18, Friday, Oct. […]

Local News June 27, 2015 | 10:55 am

AYC holds Opti boot camp

Sixty-six of the best Optimist sailors from the United States took part in the “2015 USODA (United States Optimist Dinghy Association) U.S. National and U.S. Development Team Boot Camp Practice” […]

Life In The Area June 20, 2015 | 4:27 pm

Inn at Horn Point wins TripAdvisor Hall of Fame Award

The Inn at Horn Point, an Annapolis Bed & Delicious Breakfast, announced that it has been recognized as a Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame winner by TripAdvisor®. The Certificate […]

Events June 4, 2015 | 1:40 pm

Treaty of Paris Center to discuss frigate Hermione this weekend

This Saturday, the Treaty of Paris Center will feature a lecture at 2:30pm on the original French frigate Hermione to promote the visit to Annapolis from June 16-17 by the exact […]

Events May 22, 2015 | 10:50 am

2015 USNA Graduation and Commissioning

On May 22 United States Naval Academy graduated 1070 midshipmen under a refreshingly cool Friday to kick off the Memorial Day weekend. 790 were commissioned as Navy Ensigns and 264 as Marine […]

Events May 19, 2015 | 9:48 pm

USNA announces color company, parade on Thursday

The academy’s annual Color Parade, honoring the fall and spring color companies will be held on Worden Field, Thursday, May 21, at 11 a.m. The parade is free and open to […]

Life In The Area May 16, 2015 | 6:34 pm

Blue Angels 2015: All the information you need

The Blue Angels will perform above the Severn River, Tuesday, May 19 and Wednesday, May 20 as part of the Naval Academy’s Commissioning Week. These events are free and open […]

Events May 13, 2015 | 9:46 am

Plebes No More! USNA Midshipmen complete 2015 Sea Trials (PHOTOS)

While most college kids are preparing to take their finals, approximately 1000 fourth class midshipmen at the United States Naval Academy will also take theirs–but with a twist. Sea Trials! […]

Local News April 30, 2015 | 4:59 pm

USNA to name building after former Superintendent ADM Charles Larson

At a ceremony later this summer, the Naval Academy will rename the Administration Building “Larson Hall” in honor of Adm. Charles R. Larson, Naval Academy Class of 1958, who passed […]

Events March 1, 2015 | 7:55 pm

Briscoe wins Tony Rubino Trophy at Brigade Boxing Championships

With a fight that was stopped by the referee, Keon Briscoe, a 1st Class Midshipman, became the 19th recipient of the Tony Rubino Trophy. The Rubino Trophy is for a […]

Local News February 7, 2015 | 10:19 am

Midshipman found dead in room on Yard

Eye On Annapolis has learned that a 2nd Class Midshipman (Class of 2016) in the 16th Company at the United States Naval Academy died Thursday night in Bancroft Hall. Details surrounding the death […]

Events January 28, 2015 | 5:49 pm

Children of fallen service members to experience a day in the life of a Midshipman

On Saturday, Jan. 31, nearly 50 surviving children of America’s fallen military will experience “A Day in the Life of a Midshipman” at the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) with the […]

Local News December 13, 2014 | 11:25 am

USNA swag sent into orbit with Orion

Onboard last Friday’s successful launch of Orion were several small items from the Naval Academy donated by former NASA astronaut and Class of 1973 graduate of the academy, Ken Reightler, […]

Life In The Area September 27, 2014 | 10:23 pm

Western Kentucky defeats Navy 36-27

[do action=”schuh”/] The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated the US Naval Academy Midshipmen on Saturday, 36-27. WKU jumped out to a 3-0 lead on their first drive, but Navy would quickly […]

Local News September 4, 2014 | 10:51 am

Current tenant selected to run Naval Academy Dairy Farm

[do action=”schuh”/] Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman announced the county has reached a decision regarding future operation of the Naval Academy Dairy Farm. Following a thorough and transparent search […]

Local News August 11, 2014 | 10:53 am

USNA names Class Of ’57 Chair in Naval Heritage and Class of ’57 Jr. Research Fellow of Naval History

The U.S. Naval Academy History Department welcomes William F. Trimbleof Auburn, Ala., as the new Class of 1957 Distinguished Chair of Naval Heritage and Dr. Jason W. Smith, of Frederick, […]

Events July 1, 2014 | 11:47 am

1192 Midshipmen candidates arrive on Annapolis

This morning starting at 6 AM 1,192 young men and women arrived at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. This is the class of 2018, arriving for their […]

Life In The Area May 19, 2014 | 9:14 pm

10 minutes with Blue Angel #6, LT Mark Tedrow

This morning, I had the opportunity to chat with LT Mark Tedrow, the opposing solo pilot (#6) on the Blue Angels Navy flight demonstration squadron. Tedrow is a native of […]

Events May 13, 2014 | 12:45 pm

Secretary of Defense, Chuck Hagel, to deliver commencement address at USNA (May 23, 2014)

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel will speak at the graduation and commencement ceremony for the U.S. Naval Academy’s Class of 2014 Friday, May 23, at 10 a.m. Secretary Hagel was […]

Events May 12, 2014 | 5:10 pm

Blue Angels to fly next week at USNA

The Blue Angels are back in Annapolis and will perform above the Severn River, Tuesday, May 20 and Wednesday, May 21 as part of the Naval Academy’s Commissioning Week. These […]

Events May 6, 2014 | 6:30 pm

USNA Commissioning Week events (May 19-23, 2014)

One of the best things about Annapolis is the pomp and circumstance surrounding the graduation of approximately 1000 Midshipmen from the United States Naval Academy. Many of the events listed […]

Events April 27, 2014 | 11:00 am

Ships of War: Temporary special exhibit at USNA Museum (Through June 15, 2014)

The U.S. Naval Academy Museum will host the “U.S. Navy Ships of War” exhibit open now through June 15 featuring paintings from maritime artist Jim Griffiths. Admission to the museum […]

Events November 14, 2013 | 1:02 pm

Because Of The Brave – Rockbridge Academy Renders Honors To Veterans

Rockbridge Academy held its 5th annual Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11, 2013 at Baldwin Memorial United Methodist Church. The ceremony is designed to honor those who have served our […]

Events May 24, 2013 | 3:24 pm

President Obama’s Address To Midshipmen At USNA Graduation

The following is a transcript of President Barack Obama’s remarks to the United States Naval Academy Class of 2013 presented at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. The President’s remarks lasted 22 […]

Events May 20, 2013 | 10:19 am

USNA Music Festival

The Naval Academy Band will present a Commissioning Week Music Festival featuring the Electric Brigade and the Crabtowne Stompers Wednesday, May 22, from 2-3:45 p.m. on Ingram Field. The festival […]