Empowering Fellow MidMoms and MidDads -Navigating the USNA Journey Together
My new Podcast with special guest Julie Haller, FOUR time USNA Mom, is a candid conversation about the first two-thirds of the journey. It is said that the USNA journey is divided into thirds: I-Day and Plebe Summer are the first third, Plebe Year is the next third, and The remaining three years is the …
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I have spent many beautiful mornings on the Yard with mild temperatures and balmy breezes on sunny days that are perfect for a stroll or to just sit and enjoy. My favorite time is early in the morning while things are still quiet, the sun glistening off of the brick and Tecumseh himself seems to …
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US Navy uniform buttons are beautiful and symbolic. They transcend time and have not changed too much throughout the years. One big change that happened in the late 1800's is that the eagle was changed from facing left to facing right (symbolic of honor). I can look at my Dad's uniforms (USNA '59) and those …
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Labors of love... they can range from raising our children, caring for our family and friends, or just doing something time consuming or difficult for the benefit of others. Aside from my children and teaching, my biggest and most time consuming labor of love has been on behalf of my N*avy family. Soon after my …
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By AN Shine in collaboration with Kathleen Rohrs To say this has been an unusually difficult year for our midshipmen would be an understatement. CoVid restrictions, virtual classes, ROM, limited contact, post office issues, loss of liberty, no spring break, limited outside food options, the list goes on and on. Our Mids, especially the plebes, …
A member of the first class of women, and the first Black female graduate of USNA, Janie is a USNA Trailblazer that demonstrates. Some years ago we had the privilege of meeting a dynamic USNA alumna that unknowingly at the time, would be a great inspiration to our then second Mid as well as to …
It has been a difficult spring for Mids on the Yard. ROM and a tough message from leadership has been rough on morale. But vaccines are making the rounds and sunshiny days are sure to arrive as spring moves in and Athletic activities return to the Yard. Here are some things to consider. As I …
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For Firstie Parents - waiting to hear what the final decision will be about Commissioning it is disconcerting. Trust me - I know! Our now ENS was in the Class of 2020: the first class to ever have the distinction of having commissioned virtually. Waiting was the hardest part. Accepting the decision was the next …
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What? ROM. Again…? Frustration, isolation, added difficulty, and lack of communication are just some words that come to mind. To say that this year has been difficult is an understatement, especially for USNA parents and their Midshipmen at N*ot College, as well as military parents in general. As I discuss in my book A USNA …
The Dark Ages... what are they exactly? Yes, it is an actual historical period after the fall of the Roman Empire, but closer to home at the Naval Academy, the Dark Ages are the dark, overcast, cold, and dreary days of winter after Christmas and before spring. The sun hides for days, maybe weeks at …
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