NStar Articles

The Brigade is back. The sound of marching bands is drifting across Annapolis. And before long, thousands of Navy fans will be filling stadium seats, lining soccer fields, and cheering on Midshipmen across the country.

Spring on the Yard means one thing: Navy athletics are back in full swing. As the weather warms up, the energy around the U.S. Naval Academy ramps up with exciting matchups, passionate fans, and midshipmen competing at the highest levels. From the fast pace of Naval Academy lacrosse to the crack of the bat at USNA baseball games, spring sports season is the perfect time to wear your Navy pride loud and proud.

When the world thinks of grit, resilience, and the refusal to quit, Lieutenant Brad Snyder’s story rises to the top as an extraordinary example of what it means to serve, overcome, and lead. A 2006 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Snyder has become one of the most inspiring figures in modern sports and military history. His journey from Navy officer to decorated Paralympic champion reminds us that leadership isn’t just taught at the Academy - it’s lived, tested, and proven long after graduation.