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U N I T E D S TAT E S N AVA L AC A D E M Y
AUGUST 17, 2012

USNA GRAD SHARES W E E K AT C H I N E S E N AVA L AC A D E M Y

Ensign Jordan J. Foley, former brigade commander, visited Chinas Dalian Naval Academy for surface warfare officers to participate in their international week, a first for the Naval Academy. Here, he shares his experience: After spending a semester in China, I did not think my experience at the Dalian Naval Academy would differ all that much. I attended classes with Chinese students and made some good friends from those experiences at Beijings Capital Normal University (CNU). Other than the additional rigors of military life, to me, this was going to be another Chinese university, but I underestimated the strictness and discipline. The Dalian Naval Academy is Chinas premier institution for surface officers, oftentimes referred to as the cradle for naval officers.
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USNA IS TEST S I T E F O R NEW FEMALE C OV E R S

Midshipmen returning to the Naval Academy for the start of the academic year will notice a change in the female combination cover. Find out more about this and other potential uniform changes for female sailors.

SUPERINTENDENT ON 2 0 1 1 - 1 2 AC A D E M I C Y E A R
As the new academic year opens, Naval Academy Superintendent Vice Adm. Michael Miller reflects on the accomplishments of the midshipmen, faculty and staff during the 2011-2012 academic year.

N AV Y, F O R E I G N M I D S TRAIN ON YP CRAFT

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Approximately 120 Naval Academy midshipmen completed three weeks of at sea training Aug. 9 on board Naval Academy yard patrol craft as part of the Atlantic Professional Afloat Training program.

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PLEBE SUMMER: WRESTLING SMOKER

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E L E C T I O N G U I DA N C E F O R M I L I TA RY M E M B E R S

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F I V E B U S I N E S S LESSONS F RO M U. S . N AV Y

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

FFSC FAMILY FUN DAY

Come to NSA Annapolis for a day of fun and games Aug. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the 23rd Annual Family Fun Day. Take part in a wide variety of activities and events that provide education, information, prizes and fun. Its a wonderful opportunity to see all the many services available in our beautiful community. Enjoy the terrific music of the USNAs Electric Brigade. Have your face-painted and play games and win prizes at the Wheel of Fortune, Bean Bag Toss, and Duck Pond. All the games and events are free. MWR will have food and drinks available for purchase. For more information, call 410-293-2641.

AMERICAS KIDS RUN

The Billy the Kid Youth Center will host the annual Americas Kids Run Aug. 23 at 9:30 a.m. at the youth sports field by the North Severn swimming pool. The program is designed to introduce running as a fun and health activity for children. Children ages 5-13 are allowed to participate and will receive a T-shirt and fresh fruit. First, second and third place trophies will be awarded in three age groups. There is no cost to enter. Sign up by Aug. 20 at the Youth Center. For more information call 410-293-4998 or 9396.

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NEWS, CLIPS & GALLERIES

CLASS OF 2016 PLEBE SUMMER VIDEO

The Class of 2016s Plebe Summer is coming to an end, but you can still watch the highlights right here.
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WO M E N S S O C C E R 3 R D IN PRESEASON POLL

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C O N G R AT S TO U S N A S NEWEST CHIEFS

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UAV T E A M C O M P E T E S I N RO B O S U B C O M P E T I T I O N

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M I D S T R A I N O N B OA R D USS PHILIPPINE SEA

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SAILING TEAM COMPETES I N G OV E R N O R S C U P

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DA I LY N E W S U P DAT E F RO M T H E F L E E T

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