United States Naval Academy

10/21/2026

Our USNA Marine Detachment is hosting a Marine Air-Ground Task Force display at Hospital Point tomorrow, Oct. 22.

This event provides Midshipmen a hands-on opportunity to learn about the Marine Corps 🦅🌎⚓️

🔊 Community Notice: Surrounding Annapolis residents and visitors may notice increased military flight activity and noise throughout the day.

We appreciate our community’s support and understanding as we give future naval leaders hands on insight into Marine Corps operations. ⚓️

10/21/2026

Gun salutes date back to the Age of Sail, when warships discharged their cannons to demonstrate peaceful intent. ⚓️💥
Formal dress parades began in 1845 at the Academy’s inception, and originally featured 12-pounder smoothbores and brass light field howitzers. In 1890, formal parades moved to newly established Worden Field, named in honor of Rear Admiral John L. Worden, commander of the famous ironclad USS Monitor and former USNA Superintendent.
Today, the Midshipmen Salute Battery carries on this legacy using 40mm saluting guns on Worden Field to render honors to the parade’s reviewing officer. The number of rounds fired scales with official rank, up to a 21-gun salute for the President of the United States. 🇺🇸
📸: 2/C Le

10/16/2026

MIDN Susannah Heinz and MIDN Logan Flament are our features this week as the men’s and women’s cross country captains. Both teams will face Army in their Star Meet this Saturday.

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MIDN Susannah Heinz is a squad leader in 19th Company in addition to serving as her team’s captain. An Oceanography major from Clarks Hill, South Carolina, she initially came to USNA for the running program. Over the years, her “why” has grown into a deeper sense of purpose.

“My desire to be here and my reasoning for staying has changed greatly. I believe what changed the most is that there has been a shift from focusing on myself onto the success of others over the years. That made me realize that I want to be here for more than my own improvements. It’s for others, and that is why I want to stay.”

Hoping to commission as a Marine Corps Ground Officer, some of her favorite memories have come from celebrating victories over West Point with her teammates throughout the years. Her favorite summer training experience was serving as a Summer Seminar detailer. She felt the role fit her personality and enjoyed showing prospective midshipmen what the Academy was all about.

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MIDN Flament is a member of 27th Company and an Electrical Engineering major. Originally from Poland, Ohio, his “why” began with USNA’s Summer Seminar program.

“I was extremely impressed by the quality of people I was surrounded by. I sought an environment where I could work with people who would constantly push me and who were connected by a shared passion to serve, and USNA was the clear winner. I believe this career is the best way for me to maximize my impact on the world with my strengths and interests.”

Hoping to commission as a Surface Warfare Officer, he is excited for the opportunity to continue Navy’s long winning streak against Army in cross country, indoor track and outdoor track. One of his favorite memories was the 2026 Patriot League Outdoor Track Championships, where he was able to enjoy the culmination of a long year of hard work with his teammates as Navy won the conference championship by nearly 100 points.

10/15/2026

From “Phantom” in the 1935 Lucky Bag to receiving the Medal of Honor. RADM Eugene B. Fluckey Class of ‘35 took USS Barb into enemy harbors, sent a landing party ashore and destroyed a train on the then Japanese home islands, and later came back to the Yard to lead the Electrical Engineering Department.

Before taking command of USS Barb in 1944, Fluckey completed five war patrols on USS Bonita. On Barb’s 11th patrol, he took the submarine into Namkwan Harbor on the Chinese coast and attacked a convoy at anchor. The patrol earned him the Medal of Honor, and his fleetwide nickname “Lucky” Fluckey.

After the war, Fluckey commanded the Pacific Fleet’s submarine force and served as Director of Naval Intelligence. In 1992 he published “Thunder Below!”, his account of Barb’s patrols, which won the Samuel Eliot Morison Award for Naval Literature.

Rear Admiral Eugene B. Fluckey, USNA Class of 1935, retired in 1972 after 37 years of service. He and his wife then ran an orphanage in Portugal until 1982. He died in Annapolis in 2007 at age 93 and is buried at the Naval Academy Cemetery.

10/14/2026

10/13/2026

Born on October 13, 1775, the United States Navy has defended our nation for 251 years. Today, the Brigade honors that legacy and prepares to carry it forward.

The birthday cake is cut with a sword, a reminder of the Navy’s identity as a fighting force and its commitment to defending the nation.

Honoring those who inspire us to serve. Our guest of honor joins the Brigade in celebrating the Navy’s legacy and the next generation of naval leaders. The guests of honor this year were LtGen Michael Borgschulte, and CAPT Clinton Cornell.

The oldest midshipman is served next, honoring the experience of those who came before and their responsibility to pass that knowledge to the next generation.

The youngest midshipman follows, representing the Navy’s future. The passing of cake symbolizes the transfer of knowledge and experience from one generation to the next.

The Naval Academy Band brings “Anchors Aweigh” to life, filling the celebration with the spirit and pride of the United States Navy

📸: 2/C Le & Ms. Stacy Godfrey

10/10/2026

VICTORY AT HOME! ⚓️🏈

The Brigade of Midshipmen brought pure energy to Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium as Navy Football secured a 34-26 win over the Tulsa Golden Hurricanes!

Next up, the team hits the road to take on the UTSA Roadrunners. Fight on! ⚡️

📸: 1/C Lee, 2/C Bolortoli, 2/C Heckman, 2/C Schaefer

10/10/2026

⚓ On Oct. 10, 1845, the United States Naval Academy officially opened its doors in Annapolis, Maryland.

Since that day, USNA has graduated tens of thousands of Navy and Marine Corps warfighters—principled leaders and dedicated professionals who answer the call to serve and protect our national interests around the globe.

🏛️We honor the legacy, commitment, and service of every Midshipman, officer, and alumnus who has worn the anchor.

Happy Founder's Day!