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12/1/21
On 18 November, the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation broke ground at the site of the 
Please be advised that your November/December issue of Shipmate will arrive in mid-December rather than early December so that we can include in the mailing our Called to Serve: Daring To Lead Campaign Report. Thank you in advance for your patience and Happy Holidays!
Come cheer on Navy as we take on Notre Dame in Dublin, Ireland in August 2023. All Navy fans welcome! There are 
A hunting trip in Norway in 1993 led to the discovery of a Naval Academy ring belonging to 1stLt Henry Pilger ’70, USMC, who perished in a 1972 helicopter crash. This discovery and the desire to return the ring to the Pilger family launched a path of many twists and turns, dead ends and strange coincidences. The ring found its way to San Diego, where Pilger’s daughter Abigail Boretto lives. The story doesn’t end there, Boretto will meet the man who found the ring in Norway and will visit the crash site. Read the full story 
After two years of successful virtual events, it is time to get back to connecting with one another in person. The 
On 7 November, FOX Sports continued the annual tradition of honoring those who have served our country with a two-hour “FOX NFL Sunday” pregame show 
Our first Galapagos Islands tour sold out and our second departure is almost sold out. Join us 5-12 March 2022 and celebrate 50 years of travel with us. Feel the thrill of encountering the flora and fauna that famously inspired Darwin—and in his footsteps, generations of nature lovers. Undiscovered by Europeans until the 16th century, the Galapagos Islands hold a central position in modern scientific and evolutionary history. In a place where human presence is relatively minimal, take the opportunity to observe and photograph these remarkable species up close—either sitting quietly to watch blue-footed boobies or snorkeling with inquisitive and playful sea lions. Click 
Newly commissioned Naval Academy graduates are prepared to lead sailors and Marines. As they enter the workforce, many could use some financial guidance. Shipmate wants to share the best financial advice alumni received. In 200 words or less tell us who supplied the advice and how you benefited. Please send responses to Managing Editor Jimmy DeButts at: 
11/30/21
Army cadets fall short in mission to grab Naval Academy mascot
A group of Army cadets at West Point fell short in their mission to grab the Naval Academy's mascot, in a long-running but officially shunned tradition between the schools, The New York Times reported.
Over the weekend, the Army cadets sneaked into a private farm in Annapolis, Md., where the mascot, the 37th Bill the Goat, was pastured with other goats, including at least one prior Bill, the Times reported.
Various breeds of goat have served as the Naval Academy's mascot for the past 70 years, according to the newspaper, all of which have been named Bill.
The cadets were so loud that they caused the goats to run, and the cadets grabbed the wrong goat. When they returned to West Point, the cadets unveiled the 34th Bill the Goat, an arthritic retired mascot with one horn, The Army and Navy told the Times in a joint statement.
The Army told the Times that the 34th Bill was returned on Monday, and a veterinarian who checked the goat said he was in good health.
"The U.S. Military Academy and the U.S. Naval Academy are disappointed by the trust that was broken recently between our brothers and sisters in arms," West Point Superintendent Lt. Gen. Darryl Williams and Naval Academy Superintendent Vice Adm. Sean Buck said in a joint statement to The Hill.
"These actions do not reflect either academy's core values of dignity and respect," the superintendents said. "West Point has ensured the mascot was returned safely and is investigating those responsible."
This isn't the first time Bill the Goat has been grabbed throughout history in pranks - called "spirit missions" - which normally precede the Army-Navy football game. Army Cadets have stolen Bill at least 10 times since 1953, and Air Force cadets have also pulled off some pranks on Bill, the Times noted.
11/10/21
11/7/21
Our Poets November Poem
An Anthem for Veteran’s Day *
To all our shipmates, watching from on high,
Their splendid seraphs, shining in the sky,
We raise a glass, and chorus, with a sigh,
Hallelujah, and here’s to ya!
Proudly we gathered on that bright June day,
We raised our hands, tossed caps, and went
our way,
Our once-young hearts now verge upon decay,
And yet we sing, Hallelujah!
Down through the years, whenever we should meet,
Whether from wing, battalion, or the fleet,
We’d tell our tales, some blushful to repeat,
But laughingly, with an Oo-rah!
When we shall join that everlasting crew
We’ll sing old songs, and hoist more than a
few,
Plebes once again, but toasting Navy blue,
Hallylooyah, Hallylooyah!
5-29-20
10/9/21
10/6/21
10/3/21
Our Poets October Poem - THE PADRE CAME HOME
THE PADRE CAME HOME *
"After nearly seventy years, since being recovered from a mass grave at
a POW camp in North Korea, the body of Chaplain (Captain) Emil J.
Kapaun. USA, was at last identified, reverently returned to his little
home church in Pilsen, Kansas, and laid to rest with solemn ceremony.
For his heroism in that prison camp, staying to be captured, ministering
to his fellow-prisoners, defying his captors, he was awarded the Medal of
Honor. Posthumusly. And a first step toward sainthood." -- News item
We sing the old-time martyrs, "Who follows in their train",
And seldom think how some may tread today--
Not only under Nero did Christians suffer pain,
A many meet such fate along the way.
A dauntless Army chaplain set out to bear that cross,
He would not flee, though troops were pulling back,
Obedient to duty, the Great Martyr as his boss,
He faced the worst, and steadfast, did not crack.
He stole food for his buddies, he tended to the sick,
Guards beat him, sat him naked in the snow--
He led a Mass at Easter, used every kind of trick
To keep men's hopes alive, their hearts aglow.
Too soon, in mortal torment, his splendid spirit passed,
His body went with others, to the dust,
Yet patient toil recovered his name and bones at last,
Forever now he sleeps among the just.
And in a little country church they sing his holy name,
No more to be unnumbered or unknown,
Who never sought for glory or the shallow world's acclaim,
He sings them for his Lord, before the Throne.
10-3-21
9/27/21
Death of a Classmate - Captain Bernard F. Storck USN RET- 17th Co.
Captain Bernard F. Storck USN RETIRED, beloved husband of Margaret Mary Storck (deceased) and now Jo Marie Cox, sailed from this world on September 20, 2021. He was the father of Carolyn Marie McNeill (Tom) and Michael William Storck (Janelle). He is survived by one brother, Ed Franklin Storck, and 3 wonderful grandchildren he adored, Taylor, Katie and Eli.
Captain Storck entered the Navy in 1950 as an enlisted man. He was selected for admission to the Naval Academy on a Fleet Appointment and graduated from the Naval Academy in 1954. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Post Graduate School in Monterey, CA, where he earned his master’s degree in Management in 1969. Other tours of duty included service on guided missile cruisers and destroyers. He also served as the 19th Company Officer at the U.S. Naval Academy before being selected as an Engineering Duty Officer. As an Engineering Duty officer, he served as the planning and production officer at the New York Naval Shipyard, Repair Officer on the USS Vulcan, Commanding Officer of the Amphibious Maintenance Support Unit and the Design and Maintenance section of the Naval Sea System Command, which was tasked with the design of the Aegis Missile System. He proudly served on the Board of Inspection and Survey under Vice Admiral John Bulkeley.
A service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Covenant Funeral Service, Fredericksburg, 4801 Jefferson David Hwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22408. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be held at noon on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Fairfax Memorial Park, 9900 Braddock Rd, Fairfax, VA 22032.
Online guest book and live stream is available at covenantfuneralservice.com.
Published by The Free Lance - Star on Sep. 24, 2021....
9/23/21
Death of a Classmate Falvie (Andy) B. Anderson -1st Co.
Falvie (Andy) Anderson passed away at the age of 90.
All men die, but not all men live. Andy truly lived life to the fullest. A great man is one who leaves others at a loss after he’s gone.
Andy was a native son of Louisiana, graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, career Naval officer, and an awesome softball pitcher.
He is survived by his wife Terry, sister Charlene, daughters Pandie, Tia (son in law Bernie), Keri, grandsons Grey and Dalton. He is also survived by Chris the cat and many, many great friends.
A celebration of life was held August 21st at 2:00pm at the Shevlin Park picnic pavilion.
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