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The Mids and Mai-Tais Halfway to the 50th (from the 45th) USNA ‘74 Reunion in Honolulu is set for March 12-17, 2023. The full itinerary includes a Luau welcome dinner on Monday, Bellows Beach Pavilion picnic, Pacific Aviation Museum tour by Classmate Jerry Cerny, Iolani Palace tour and a St.Paddy’s themed party and concert by our very own Danforth West. We will be confirming participation in January. If you are int!erested, please push me an email and we'll forward the full four-day itinerary to you. Hale Koa is our host hotel. E komo mai! Come join us!
Ty (Aldinger)
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2022 Distinguished Graduate Award
Vice Admiral William Crowder ’74, USN (Ret.): Vice Admiral Crowder served 36 years as a Surface Warfare Officer, commanded the strike group that assisted in tsunami relief following the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, was the U.S. 7th Fleet Commander, and completed his career as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Plans and Strategy. As a commander, he spearheaded the Navy’s response to the attack on the Pentagon’s Navy Command Center on 9/11. After retirement, he served as the Chief Operating Officer for a $1B business unit for Boeing, then started a consultancy practice. Vice Admiral Crowder is the Director of the Admiral Nimitz Foundation and National Museum and was Director of the Olmsted Foundation. Vice Admiral William Crowder resides in Bradenton, FL.
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 Heroes Lost and Now Found Vol II - Author Ron Wilson is offering complimentary copies of this book to any interested alumni. Heroes Lost and Now Found- focuses on graduates of the USNA who died during World War II. All the books are in a large 9 x 12 format (similar to a yearbook) and include numerous photographs and illustrations, as well as excerpts from historical Lucky Bags, Logs, and Tridents. Here is a link to his website, which provides more information on the series- USNavalAcademyHeritage.com. Any interested alumni can contact him at: USNavalAcademyHeritage@gmail.com
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