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Get the Gouge: Naval Terms with History & Mystery

By Bill the Goat on Dec 28, 2023 10:00:00 AM

UPDATED FOR 2023

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What is a Formal USNA Parade?

By Bill the Goat on Sep 26, 2023 11:00:00 AM


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. 

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From the Service to the Super Bowl: Phil McConkey’s Football Journey

By Bill the Goat on Sep 18, 2023 11:15:00 AM

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. 

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