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About

The Class of 1966

The Class of 1966 includes all who were a part of the Class at any time between 27 June 1962 and 8 June 1966, whether graduates or not.

  • 1301 admitted 27 June 1962
  • 868 graduated 8 June 1966
  • 771 USN
  • 80 USMC
  • 6 USA
  • 5 USAF
  • 2 NPQ
  • 4 Foreign Nationals

The Class formed an Association in 1976 and incorporated in 1989 as a 501(c)19, which is a not-for-profit veterans organization. Simultaneously, we formed the Class of 66 Foundation, a tax-exempt 501(c)3 and a 509(a)1 charity, principally to provide scholarships for the children of our deceased Classmates. Documents related to these organizations and can be found on this website in Resources.

Interesting Facts

  • Class Rings were made by L. G. Balfour, Co
  • 58 were married at the USNA Chapel within 5 days after graduation
  • 1966 was the first class to hold graduation in the Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium