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Welcome

Band of Brothers

On 27 June 1962, a select group of young men stood in Tecumseh Court and took our first Oath of Office. Our shared experiences since that day have made us lifelong Classmates and Shipmates and have given us a unique understanding of what those terms mean.

This website is dedicated to

  • enhancing connections within the Class of ’66 by keeping us informed,
  • providing assistance to those in need, and
  • stimulating communications.

Classmates’ Scuttlebutt

Classmates from USNA 1966 are still connecting to discuss current topics (see list of recent topics in gold box below). All Classmates are encouraged to join the Tuesday Zoom meetings, upcoming Events and to plan to attend the 60th Class Reunion (1-4 Oct 2026). Note that there also are Zooms of interest for ’66 Spouses and Widows.

Also of note is a new book penned by Classmate Tom Murphy (32nd Company). Learn more about Tom’s compelling journey as a Navy SEAL and how he transcends trauma to explore the essence of spirituality. Following are helpful links to learn more:

Website: Beyond the Trident
Podcast with Jocko Willink (Jocko Podcast 455) at Apple Podcast, YouTube or Jocko Podcast.
Audiobook Sample
Now available on Amazon

Class Wellness Initiative Shifts Into High Gear

USNA 66 encourages our Classmate family to use the experiences gained over the years to help others in the family. Rather than attempting to offer solutions, the enterprise is intended to offer sailing directions to allow each of us to find our own solutions. ’66 Class Wellness Site

  • Classmates are encouraged to join the 15 Oct 2024 Zoom (Tuesday at 2 pm ET) for Richard Plotkin’s (11th Company) experience in walking the 500-mile Camino de Santiago.
  • Recordings on previously-presented health and wellness topics including Prostate Health, Agent Orange, Pain Management, Caregiving, Palliative & Hospice Care, Funeral Options, Trusts & Financial Planning and more are housed HERE

Welcome aboard, Classmate!

Please note – the website will continue to expand to offer information, resources, photos and more for the Class of 1966. If you have suggestions, comments or concerns, please contact the USNA 66 webmaster.

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE

Classmates may send an email to initiate the process for getting financial or other assistance in the event of a disaster or other severe incident (house burned down, family member in hospital and need a place to stay nearby, mudslide or forest fire, hurricane, tornado, flood, terrorist attack, etc.). Clicking on “Need Emergency Support” will automatically send e-mails to two key Class Officers who will start the process of evaluating your level of need. Your request for assistance will be kept confidential with as few Classmates as possible knowing about it.

The Class process for providing financial assistance can be reviewed by clicking here.
DO NOT USE THIS EMAIL FOR ANY COMMUNICATIONS THAT ARE NOT OF AN EMERGENCY NATURE. Use the Contact Us page for non-emergency communications.