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Formal USNA parades have been an exciting tradition at the U.S. Naval Academy since it was founded in 1845. Not only do these parades inspire pride and patriotism in all involved, but they also bring USNA midshipmen together as one unified Brigade, teach them the crucial drilling skills important to military precision and engage important dignitaries and the public in a meaningful way. On the Yard, USNA parades are an exciting show of strength, highlighting USNA midshipmen’s unceasing dedication to professionalism, military discipline and teamwork—all tenets they build at the Academy and then rely on extensively in their careers as naval officers. 

You might be a Navy football fan if you know the moment the Navy football schedule is dropped pre-season, you jump on every chance to root for the midshipmen and you wear your Navy pride wherever you go. If you are just coming aboard as a Navy football fan, Navyonline.com has some excellent apparel and gear to help you cheer the midshipmen on to victory this fall. Consider this your Navy Football Fan Shopping Guide.

Over the years,Navy Football has been called 'home' by many extremely talented players, some of whom went on to achieve greatness in even larger arenas. Phil McConkey, once called “the skinny kid from Buffalo,” was one such graduate—a player who continued to shine as one of the few Navy football players who went on to play in the NFL.