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Let me count the ways we love Navy: the roar of the crowd at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, the impressive drill work at the parades on Worden Field, the Saturday afternoons when midshipmen make Annapolis look like a sea of white uniforms. The pride in tradition, toughness, and leadership is palpable. This place is special, and those who love the U.S. Naval Academy love to show it. Do you have a sweetheart or any special people in your life that would swoon over a Navy sweatshirt, fall for a Navy blanket, or delight in some Navy jewelry? Here is a guide to get your Navy Valentine’s Day started!

The U.S. Naval Academy enjoys a large number of long-tenured faculty and staff. It’s a unique working environment, and the shared mission to help the midshipmen generates a special pride and camaraderie that is hard to match. The Academy considers itself very fortunate to have retained such excellent talent over the years, and it’s helped them become the world-class institution they are today.

The Naval Academy Business Services Division (NABSD) is proud to support the USNA Midshipmen by helping to fund a variety of extracurricular activities, including cultural arts, music, theater, club sports, and more. One of the largest musical groups is the Instrumental Ensemble, a midshipmen organization which encompasses several musical groups playing a wide variety of music. Our blog today focuses on the USNA Orchestra and its associated musical groups. The orchestra is headed by Director of Chapel Music, Chapel Organist and Orchestra Conductor, Monte Maxwell.