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USNA Commissioning Week--What's up
For those who will not be attending the event, the 2013 Graduation and Commissioning ceremony can be viewed live on www.PentagonChannel.mil . Determination of graduation site will be made early Friday morning and will be posted on the USNA web site or can be obtained by calling 410-293-1000. In case of inclement weather, graduation will be held at ... (more)
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Obama to address Morehouse College commencement
President Barack Obama is delivering the commencement address at Morehouse College, the historically black, all-male institution that counts Martin Luther King Jr.
Moran accepting applications to service academies
U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., announced he is accepting applications for nominations to the U.S. Service Academies.
Robert B. Simpson: Brush with valor
On the downhill slope of a long life, it's pleasant to remember certain outstanding people with whom you've come in contact.
USN Academy Instructor Teaching on Behalf of Muslim Brotherhood
According to promotional material, a United States Naval Academy professor is teaching on behalf of the International Institute of Islamic Thought , a part of the US Muslim Brotherhood and where global Brotherhood leader Youssef Qaradawi reportedly serves as a trustee.
Lakeland teen gets glimpse of U.S. Naval Academy
The U.S. Naval Academy invited a select group of approximately 2,550 young men and women from around the nation and abroad to attend the Naval Academy Summer Seminar program this year.
Navy promotes Woodstock native to commanding officer
The last time Kurt Kyle was in the newspaper, he never would have guessed the next time would be for this.
Kirksville Highschool class of 2013; A class to remember
The Kirksville High School held their senior awards banquet at Truman State Universities Georgian room with over 400 people in attendance.
Sea Trials test Naval Academy plebes in grueling 14-hour obstacle course
In a test of physical and mental strength, plebes challenged themselves during Sea Trials Tuesday in a daunting 14-hour obstacle course that marks the end of their first year at the Naval Academy.
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How to Attend Commencement at a University You've Never Been To
I was watching CNN's list of the big-name college commencement speakers and saw that there were a few names on that list I'd love to see.
Economists as commencement speakers? No way
With Harvard recruiting Oprah Winfrey as its commencement speaker, Tulane bringing in the Dalai Lama and Ohio State, Morehouse and the U.S. Naval Academy getting visits from President Barack Obama, graduation day can get lonely for economists.
Linnie Frank Bailey: Washington Watch: Week 15
This week on the national scene -- the student loan crisis, and President Obama meets with two female heads-of-state. In the meantime, Emily's List launches a campaign for a woman president in America.
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Smith earns Levinus Clarkson Award
Graduating senior Jared D. Smith of Bay Shore received the Levinus Clarkson Award during Clarkson University's 120th commencement ceremony.
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Braintree High Junior to Attend U.S. Naval Academy Program
The U.S. Naval Academy invited a select group of approximately 2,550 young men and women from around the nation and abroad to attend the Naval Academy Summer Seminar program this year.
Gordon Gayle, Marine general with local ties, dies
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Gordon Gayle, a World War II hero with many local ties and a recipient of the Navy Cross , died April 21 in Virginia.
Iraq vets open Rita's franchise in Redondo Beach
Jake Cosme and Josh Pascua recently opened a Rita's franchise in Redondo Beach. Jake Cosme and Josh Pascua first met when they were neighbors in Rancho Cucamonga during junior high.
NATO's Top Commander Takes Post at Tufts
James Stavridis, a Navy admiral who serves as NATO's top military commander and supreme commander of U.S. military forces in Europe, will take over as dean of Tufts University's Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy , according to an announcement from the school.
Commencement speakers strive to inspire, entertain
Expectations are high for this year's commencement speakers at Maryland universities - an august crew that includes the Obamas and their team of writers as well as funny man Bill Cosby and Hollywood director Jason Winer .
DOD Launches Public-Private Initiative to Help Veterans Get Licensed
The White House launched a public-private initiative intended to help fill the skills gap in the workforce by creating more licensing opportunities for members of the armed forces and veterans.