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Important Update from Prez
Posted: 10/8/2024

Class of 1966 Class President, Jim Long (14th Company), announced an important update on a Class project recogizing Honorary Classmate, Nunna Spikes (Clay Spikes, 29th Company). Click HERE for more information.


Did You Know?

Pete Hesser (27th Company) recently visited the Yard and noticed the pictured plaque on the front of the Navy Chapel. It was to commemorate one of our Class projects from 2001.

Visit the “History” page on this website for this and other projects sponsored by the Great Class of 1966.


Wreaths Across America
Posted: 9/30/2024

As we approach the holiday season, we are preparing to once again honor our fallen heroes through the Wreaths Across America initiative at the Unites States Naval Academy on Friday, 13 December 2024.

Wreaths Across America is a national effort to remember and pay tribute to the men and women who have served and sacrificed for our country. By laying wreaths on the graves of our nation’s veterans, we remind their families and the world that we will never forget their service and sacrifice. At the Naval Academy, we take immense pride in being a part of this heartfelt tradition.

To make this event possible, we rely on the generosity of individuals like you to sponsor wreaths. Your donation ensures that each veteran laid to rest at the Academy is honored with a wreath. Every donation, large or small makes a significant difference in helping us achieve this goal.

Wreaths are $17 each
To Donate, click on this link:  www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/md0011

All are welcome to the wreath laying on Friday December 13, 2024 at 0900. You may sign up to volunteer for this event on that same link, by doing so you will get the latest information as to the time and parking.

Or mail check to:  Wreaths Across America
PO Box 249
Columbia Falls, ME 04623
Write MD0011 on the memo line of your check for USNA to get credit.

Thank you for your help, we cannot accomplish this without your donations.

Carol and Bob “Bubba” Turman ’81
Coordinators, Wreaths Across America USNA
2430 Kemper Rd
Crofton, MD 21114
c-443-336-6541 (Carol)
h-410-451-4490


’66 Wives/Widows Invited to VA Q&A
Posted: 9/13/2024

Wednesday, September 18 at 2 pm ET

The Class of 1966 Wives and Widows are invited to a special Zoom meeting on Wednesday, September 18 at 2 pm East Coast time. It will be a question & answer session about the Veterans Administration (not a presentation) for wives/widows associated with the Classes of ’65 and ’66.

  • To participate, contact Mitch Henderson (Class of 1965) at dace222607@gmail.com. Mitch will be hosting the informative discussion. He will send the zoom link.
  • Please send any questions in advance to Mitch.

NOTE: these images are of the new League of Wives Memorial at Star Park, Coronado, CA. This memorial is the first public monument in the country to honor military spouses. For more information, Click HERE.


Columbarium Closed for 18 Months
Posted: 9/3/2024

The USNA Naval Academy leadership, in coordination with Navy Facilities has determined that immediate repairs to Ramsay Road and installation of a seawall are required to protect against future flooding. To allow for repairs, the Columbarium and the surrounding area will be closed beginning 30 August for approximately 18 months. During the construction, Ramsay Road will be closed to all foot and vehicular traffic; however, we are looking at options to provide a safe walking path for visitors to access the niches.  For planning purposes, due to the construction footprint and limited space, the walking path may not meet ADA requirements. Watch the video announcement here.


Suicide Prevention & Mental Health Webinar

Tuesday, 17 September at 7 pm ET on Zoom

Dr. Matthew Miller, executive director for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Suicide Prevention, The Honorable Jim Gfrerer ’87, former VA executive, and retired Marine Corps officer and Heather O’Beirne Kelly, Ph.D., director of Wellness and Prevention, USNA will review current suicide trends and potential mitigation strategies. Register for this webinar.


Letter from new Class President, Jim Long
Posted: 8/22/2024

August 2024

Greetings Classmates!

It was to my surprise and great honor to be nominated and elected President of our Class. Living in Annapolis for the last 40 years has allowed me to see frequently many of you whether at football game tailgates, reunions or all too often lately, funerals. Also being elected to serve a 5-year term was a bit sobering but also a welcome challenge in these later years to help do something worthwhile.

Our Class has faced many tough challenges starting with Viet Nam but I am proud to say that I believe we handled them all well. So, let’s continue the 66 mode of operation and launch into these next 5 years with that same spirit, drive and zest. We must continue what Carl Fulford and Scott Redd demonstrated over their many years serving our Class and a sincere BZ to both.

I commit to focus and work hard with each of you, our very special widows and the Academy to make these years special, and worthy of the commitment all have made to each other, our Class, the Academy and our Nation. Enough for now and I look forward to seeing all of you in the future!

Cheers!

Jim
James A. Long, III
President, USNA 66 2024-2029


Interesting Class Lunch on 12 August
Posted: 8/19/2024

On Monday, 12 August 2024, The Class held its quarterly luncheon at the Fleet Reserve Club, Annapolis, MD. Click HERE for a write-up on the speaker and topics covered.


2024 Leadership Awards Ceremony Announced
Posted: 8/8/2024

USNA 66 Class Treasurer, Chuck Grutzius, announced that the 2024 Leadership Awards will be presented on board USS GONZALEZ on Wednesday, 23 October, at 1000. Current Class President, Jim Long, and former President, Scott Redd, will present the awards.

Further details will be provided as we get closer to 23 October. The awards will be presented on board GONZALEZ pierside at Naval Station Norfolk.

Please mark your calendars and seriously consider attending the ceremony. We routinely have 7 to 8 Classmates attending, but always have room for more. 

The CO – CDR Kate Stegner, USN – previously the XO, is a terrific host and welcomes The Class of 1966 with wonderful hospitality.


Tuesday, 23 July Zoom on Navigating Funerals
Posted: 7/18/2024

Funerals are a subject once taboo. We all must face our eventual exit and Phil Bozzelli, head of the Class Wellness initiative, has invited a nationally respected funeral director, Greg Rollins, to discuss this topic. Please plan to join the Class Zoom meeting at 1400 ET on Tuesday, 23 July for ’66 Classmates, Wives and Widows to understand traditional and new options, costs to consider and the changing landscape of how people are now approaching this aspect of the cycle of life. Click HERE for connection details.

Greg Rollins is Chairman of the Board of Rollins Funeral Service. Greg has been a licensed funeral director/embalmer since 1984. While operating a family firm, Greg was named “Young Funeral Director of The Year” by the state of California in 1992. He went on to manage the operations of more than 400 funeral home locations. In 2001, Greg and his wife, Debbie, returned to their roots and founded Rollings Funeral Service to provide funeral home owners with a family values approach.


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