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Posted on February 1, 2022February 4, 2022

Welcome to Ship Selection!!!

Imagine the NFL draft, the Oscars, and The Price is Right rolled into one awesome event - actually even better, because it has nothing to do with money, and everything to do with service. Ship Selection is the night when Midshipmen that are SWO Selects get to literally shine. Firsties that have been assigned to …

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Posted on May 19, 2021April 28, 2022

Why you should not find these buttons the way I did…

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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Posted on February 4, 2021February 4, 2021

The NFL Draft that is Ship Selection

Ship Selection... it's like a combination of the NFL draft, the Oscars, and The Price is Right rolled into one awesome event! CoVid has families watching virtually, but it is exciting nonetheless. Firsties that have been assigned to the Surface Warfare community will choose their ships and their life for the foreseeable future, and this …

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It is every few years that the U.S. President presides over the military academies' commencements and commissioning ceremonies. President Biden was in the rotation this year for the U.S. Naval Academy. It is a great honor not only for the graduates but especially for the President who gets to... (continued)
Made some Officer cover earrings for a friend whose Firstie Commissions next week. Too cute!!
Our youngest graduated and commissioned from Notre Dame this past weekend! We now have an LT, LTJG, and an ENS!!
My book, A USNA Mom's Journal, is a complete guide to the four year journey as a USNA parent. From Appointment through Commissioming and beyond, I will be with you every step of the way with tips, advice, how-tos, and essential information to help you support your Mid and navigate your journey! All the things I wish I knew are in this easy-to-read, comprehensive, one stop guide for all you need to know! Available at the Midstore (they ship!), on my website - link in bio, and as an ebook on Kindle and Apple Books.
Stop the press and tune in to my latest blog post and podcast episode with fellow N*avy Dad and soon-to-be-published author, Steve Wade!! Find out the latest about his new book project, what inspired him and more!
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