Mission: A Labor of Love – Paying it Forward to My Navy Family

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 …

Commissioning Possibilities in a Year of Uncertainty

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 …

ROM: Plebe Summer 2.0?

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 …

So Close and Yet So Far

With so many things being different this year because of Corona virus, the ACyear begins very differently. Sadly, as with all other classes at USNA, highlights of the journey like PPW and 2/C Parents Weekend have been set aside for the safety of Plebes, Midshipmen, staff, faculty, and leadership on the Yard. I have to say that I am very proud of our USNA parents...

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