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The countdown has begun. With just over a month until the December 9th Army-Navy Football Game 2023, it’s time to get ready to rival. America’s Game is entering historic territory, since it will be the first game played in New England, as Boston’s Gillette Stadium fills up with passionate fans. Navyonline.com has everything you need to gear up for the ultimate match-up. This comprehensive guide features a curated selection of spirited merchandise, from jerseys and caps to unique memorabilia, to one-of-a-kind Go Navy! Beat Army goods. You’ll find everything you need to show your Navy spirit and make this iconic game one to remember.

Each year, the U.S. Naval Academy graduates about 1,000 midshipmen. After four years of tireless dedication to the mental, physical and moral missions of the Academy, these intrepid young women and men are ready to take on the next level of responsibility and further their military careers with USNA service assignments in the U.S. Navy or the U.S. Marine Corps. This blog series explores the various career paths they can pursue in the U.S. Naval Fleet, including as surface warfare officers (SWOs), nuclear power—surface, naval aviation, submarine warfare, naval special warfare and with the U.S. Marine Corps, among others. Here, we’ll dive into the world of Navy submarines.

After his death, William C. McCool was awarded the third highest honor bestowed on an astronaut—the Congressional Space Medal of Honor. He also received the NASA Space Flight Medal, the NASA Distinguished Service Medal and the Defense Distinguished Service Medal. On October 7, 2023, Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro posthumously promoted Cmdr. William “Willie” C. McCool to the rank of Captain. Captain William C. McCool made tremendous contributions to the U.S. Navy, NASA and the world throughout his extraordinary life. Although it was cut short tragically when the vessel he was commanding, the space shuttle Columbia, was lost, his achievements will never be forgotten.