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The History of the N*: An Epic Rivalry That Rolls On
By Bill the Goat on Jul 12, 2024 8:30:00 AM
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Shows of Strength: The USNA Sea Trials
By Bill the Goat on May 29, 2024 8:30:00 AM
Throughout their time at the Academy, midshipmen must regularly prove their strength. It starts as soon as they arrive; Plebe Summer is the first test of physical, mental, and emotional endurance, lasting approximately seven weeks. At the end of their Plebe Year, midshipmen must also conquer a “capstone event,” the extremely difficult Navy Sea Trials, which take place in May and are not open to the public. Sea Trials represent the culmination of an incredibly challenging and fulfilling year.
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Behind the Scenes: Feeding the Masses at King Hall
By Bill the Goat on Mar 25, 2024 8:30:00 AM
There’s nothing that brings people together like breaking bread and sharing a meal. When you’re bringing more than 4,400 midshipmen together, that’s a lot of bread and a lot of meals. In the Naval Academy dining hall, King Hall, this feat is performed three times a day. It’s run like a ship because they’re preparing the future Navy for the rhythm of mealtimes aboard a ship. Also, how else can you feed that volume of people so efficiently?