United States Naval Academy

05/27/2026

Congratulations to our FY-25 Sailor of the Year, FY-26 Sailors of the Quarter and other awardees. This event honors the exemplary service of the U.S. Navy enlisted personnel supporting the Naval Academy’s mission. Bravo Zulu!

SOY - QM1(SW) Samantha J. Hodolitz (Seamanship and Navigation)

BJOQ - LSSN Pennyann H. Lindsay (Naval Academy Preparatory School)
JSOQ - MM2(SW/AW) Nicholas R. Ybarra (Engineering, Computing, and Weapons)
SOQ - LS1(SW/AW) Tyler A. McElroy (Professional Development)

05/25/2026

05/24/2026

Former Navy Football and current Cincinnati Bengals defensive lineman Landon Robinson will throw out the first pitch today (Sunday) before the Cincinnati Reds take on the St. Louis Cardinals at Great American Ballpark.

05/23/2026

Commissioning Week 2026 delivered.

Tradition. Pride. Unforgettable moments.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 as they join the Navy and Marine Corps.

Missed a moment or want to relive it? Explore our full photo collection on Flickr:

05/22/2026

Congratulations Class of 2026!

Today, the sent their covers soaring, marking the end of their journey at the Naval Academy and the beginning of their service as commissioned officers in the United States Navy and Marine Corps. Four years of challenge, sacrifice, and triumph led to this moment. Congratulations, Class of 2026. The Fleet and Fleet Marine Force are gaining something special. Anchors Aweigh!

📸: MC1 Thielen, 1/C Hoang, 1/C Hotine, 1/C Lee, 2/C Bolortoli, 2/C Le

05/22/2026

Congratulations Class of 2026, see you in the fleet!

05/22/2026

Congratulations to the class of 2026!

The last four years of hard work and dedication have culminated into this special day. Enjoy it. You all have earned it. We look forward to seeing you in the Fleet, Shipmates. Bravo Zulu!

05/22/2026

Commissioning Week isn’t only about celebrating graduation. It’s about recognizing the midshipmen who spent the last four years pushing the standard higher for everyone around them.
This week, the Naval Academy presented more than 200 prizes and awards honoring excellence in scholarship, leadership, military aptitude, athletics, and character. These future officers earned distinction not for a single moment, but through years of consistent performance, resilience, and commitment to the mission.

Ceremonies covered the School of Mathematics and Science, Marine Corps, Midshipman Action Group, Commandant of Midshipmen, School of Engineering, Computing, and Weapons, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, and overall Prizes and Awards.

Bravo Zulu to all award recipients and to the families, teammates, classmates, and mentors who helped them reach this milestone.

05/21/2026

🎓 USNA Graduation Information ⚓️

Graduation for the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 2026 will proceed as planned outdoors at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on Friday, May 22.

This is a ticketed event and not open to the general public.

Family and friends attending are encouraged to dress appropriately for the weather and plan accordingly. Please note that umbrellas are not authorized inside the stadium.

For a full list of permitted and prohibited items, visit: https://navysports.com/sports/2019/7/24/tickets-navy-clear-bag-policy-html

Event Schedule:
6:30 a.m. – Parking lots open
7:00 a.m. – Stadium gates open
9:00 a.m. – Class of 2026 Procession
9:30 a.m. – Faculty Procession
9:45 a.m. – Rostrum Procession
10:00 a.m. – Graduation ceremony begins
10:04 a.m. – Blue Angels flyover
~10:40 a.m. – Conferral of degrees and commissioning
~10:55 a.m. – Presentation of diplomas and oaths
~12:30 p.m. – Three cheers and hat toss

Additional updates will be shared if needed.

Navy Clear Bag Policy