United States Naval Academy (Official Site)

Defense Secretary Robert Gates directed a moment of silence today at 2:34 EST throughout the Defense Department to honor the victims of yesterday's attack at Fort Hood, Texas, where twelve people were killed and 30 others were wounded.

The attack occurred at 1:34 p.m. CST yesterday, and Defense Department personnel arou...nd the world will pause and mark the moment of silence at that same time today.

The President of the United States directed that the National Ensign shall be flown at half staff until Veterans Day.

Pictured: Midn. 3/C Nicholas R. Carver, of Moss Beach, Calif., lowers the Ensign to half mast at the Academy.Read More

Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) fundraising efforts are in full swing on the yard!

USNA's Multimedia Sale came to an end today after a sucessful week of business. Books, music, videos and games were donated and resold to benefit 'Reading is Fundamental,' a CFC sponsored charity.

The mission of the CFC is to promote and s...upport philanthropy through a program that is employee focused, cost-efficient, and effective in providing all federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for all.

CFC is the world's largest and most successful annual workplace charity campaign, with more than 300 CFC campaigns throughout the country and internationally to help to raise millions of dollars each year. Pledges made by Federal civilian, postal and military donors during the campaign season (September 1st to December 15th) support eligible non-profit organizations that provide health and human service benefits throughout the world.
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The Naval Academy theater group, The Masqueraders, will be performing Lee Blessing's "Fortinbras," a comic romp that begins where Shakespeare's "Hamlet" left off. Though a comedy, the play encourages discussions on the nature of political power, ethical and educated decision-making and what it means to be a leader.

The ...show will run Nov. 13-14 and 20-21 at 8 p.m. in the Mahan Theater. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door or by calling 410-293-TIXS (8497). Parking for the public will be available at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium with a complimentary shuttle service to and from the theater. Read More

The Midshipmen candidates from the Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS) visited the U.S. Naval Academy Oct. 28 through Nov. 1, 2009. During the visit, each candidate was paired with a Midshipman where they were able to not only tour the Yard, but they were also allowed time to sit in on classes.



The school prepares ...selected candidates morally, mentally and physically for officer accession through the U.S. Naval Academy, with emphasis on strengthening the academic foundation of each candidate.



Roughly 300 Academy candidates attend NAPS each year. And to facilitate their academic and military preparation, there is a group of staff and faculty working to do the job as proficiently as possible.
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