Tag: United States Navy

USNA Graduation 2019

John Frenaye | May 24, 2019, 07:26 AM

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. […]

USNA Graduation 2018

John Frenaye | May 25, 2018, 07:03 AM

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 […]

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 […]

2017 USNA Graduation and Commissioning

John Frenaye | May 26, 2017, 07:28 AM

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 […]

2016 USNA Graduation and Commissioning (UPDATED)

John Frenaye | May 27, 2016, 12:38 PM | 0 Comments

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 […]

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

EOA Staff | April 16, 2016, 04:29 PM | 0 Comments

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 […]

Visit Annapolis scores huge grant for County and City tourism

EOA Staff | January 30, 2016, 11:21 AM | 0 Comments

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 […]

Navy unveils details of Army-Navy uniform

EOA Staff | November 30, 2015, 03:22 PM | 0 Comments

[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 […]

US Navy Sea Chanters to perform at Chesapeake Arts Center

EOA Staff | November 28, 2015, 11:38 AM | 0 Comments

[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 […]

Annapolis Maritime Museum lecture series announced

EOA Staff | November 18, 2015, 01:45 PM | 0 Comments

[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 […]

CRAB accepts donation from Weems & Plath

EOA Staff | November 14, 2015, 04:53 PM | 0 Comments

[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 […]

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

EOA Staff | November 13, 2015, 04:07 PM | 0 Comments

[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 […]

Marriott completes rebranding of downtown hotel as Annapolis Waterfront Hotel

EOA Staff | November 03, 2015, 07:08 AM | 0 Comments

[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 […]

Annapolis installs maritime themed decorative bike racks

EOA Staff | September 28, 2015, 11:12 AM | 0 Comments

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 […]

USNA announces Fall parade schedule

EOA Staff | August 31, 2015, 05:58 PM | 0 Comments

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. […]

AYC holds Opti boot camp

EOA Staff | June 27, 2015, 10:55 AM | 0 Comments

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” […]

Inn at Horn Point wins TripAdvisor Hall of Fame Award

EOA Staff | June 20, 2015, 04:27 PM | 0 Comments

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 […]

Treaty of Paris Center to discuss frigate Hermione this weekend

EOA Staff | June 04, 2015, 01:40 PM | 0 Comments

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 […]

2015 USNA Graduation and Commissioning

John Frenaye | May 22, 2015, 10:50 AM | 0 Comments

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 […]

USNA announces color company, parade on Thursday

John Frenaye | May 19, 2015, 09:48 PM | 0 Comments

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 […]

Blue Angels 2015: All the information you need

EOA Staff | May 16, 2015, 06:34 PM | 0 Comments

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 […]

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

Glenn Miller | May 13, 2015, 09:46 AM | 0 Comments

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! […]