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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. 

Throughout his life, Clarence Wade McClusky Junior (known as Wade McClusky) insisted that he was just doing what he was trained to do. However, the scribes of history have repeatedly praised his intuition for helping Americans win the decisive Battle of Midway, which became a critical turning point for the U.S. and the Allies in World War 2. McClusky is a USNA graduate with a large legacy who has humbly become one of the greatest war heroes in America’s history. Let’s dive into his incredible story.

To reach the pinnacle of your industry in any career is an extraordinary endeavor. When that height is the U.S. Navy’s highest ranking position, our entire country recognizes the significance and sacrifice. Here, we’ll follow the career of Admiral Mike Gilday, an indefatigable USNA Notable Graduate who became the 32nd Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) on August 22, 2019. This is his extraordinary story.