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Shopping Guide: Leap Into This Year with New Navy Gear and Apparel

By Bill the Goat on Feb 19, 2024 12:00:00 PM

 

Happy Leap Year! It’s always fun to celebrate a day that appears only once every four years. Fun Fact: It’s called “Leap Year” since we’ll skip a day on the calendar after the 29th. So St. Patrick’s Day was on a Friday last year and it will be on a Sunday this year. On February 29th, we’re grateful for an extra day to enjoy, and we’ve rounded up some new Navy gear and Navy apparel to help you leap into the year.

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How to Apply to the Naval Academy: A Parent and Teen Guide

By Bill the Goat on Feb 7, 2024 1:00:00 PM

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Admission to the Naval Academy is competitive, with a ~9% acceptance rate, but strong candidates stand out by preparing early. Focus on academic excellence, physical readiness, leadership, and securing a congressional nomination. Programs like Summer Seminar and an official USNA Admissions Tour can give applicants an edge and a firsthand look at midshipman life.

Do you have a teen who dreams of attending the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA)? Maybe they’re honoring a proud family history of service, inspired by a future in the Navy or Marine Corps, or simply realizing that they feel called to serve. No matter how they got here, it’s a goal worth celebrating and supporting.

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Valentine’s Day Gifts and Navy Gear: Show Your Love for Navy

By Bill the Goat on Feb 1, 2024 10:41:23 AM

 

February 14th may be the day to give Valentine’s Day gifts, but we celebrate our love for Navy all month and all year. Take this opportunity, while Cupid is on the wing, to show your love for Navy, too! When you purchase Navy gear and apparel at Navyonline.com, we give 100% to the Brigade of Midshipmen. So not only are you showing your love, but you’re showing them love too! We’ve pulled together some of our favorite ways to say “Go Navy!”

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