Spring is coming, which means lighter layers, brighter days, and a fresh lineup of gear built for the season ahead. The new spring drop has everything you need to step into the season with pride. If you’re thinking ahead to warmer days, now’s the perfect time to refresh your closet.
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Shopping Guide: Our Spring Drop Is Here. Check Out the Latest Gear
By Bill the Goat on Mar 5, 2026 8:30:00 AM
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The Beat Goes On: Navy Beats Helps Set the USNA Music Scene
By Bill the Goat on Mar 3, 2026 8:30:00 AM
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Navy Beats is a midshipman-led music and DJ production club that blends creative expression with leadership development. Originally launched as a radio station in the 1960s, it now supports Yard events with live DJ performances and produces music in-studio.
Tucked inside the historic walls of the U.S. Naval Academy is a creative pulse that’s been keeping time for decades. Navy Beats, one of the Academy’s most dynamic extracurricular activities, blends tradition, technology, and pure passion for music - proving that even in a regimented environment, creativity thrives.
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Excellence in Action: Naval Academy Retail Division’s Midshipmen Store
By Bill the Goat on Feb 24, 2026 12:44:54 PM
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The U.S. Naval Academy Retail Division’s MidStore was nationally recognized by the Independent College Bookstore Association (ICBA) with the 2026 Excellence in Overall Store Performance award. Ranked 16th in annual sales among 84 independent college stores, the MidStore earned top honors for strong financial performance, effective inventory management, and outstanding service to the Brigade of Midshipmen. This recognition highlights the Retail Division’s commitment to operational excellence and its mission-driven support of the Brigade of Midshipmen.
The Retail Division at the U.S. Naval Academy has returned from Jacksonville, Florida, - energized, inspired, and proudly recognized on a national stage.
After another outstanding week at the annual meeting of the Independent College Bookstore Association (ICBA), the team came home with not only fresh ideas and strengthened partnerships, but also with a prestigious honor that reflects years of dedication and teamwork.