Tributes & Stories

Sea Stories and Class Histories

Read the personal accounts of individuals who write about their own experiences in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Some are entertaining; some are inspiring, but all are educational as they seek to inform about events–large and small–of the past that have shaped our nation today. In addition, these stories help to recognize the many Naval Academy Alumni who are and have been, leaders serving our nation.

The Korean War

To honor the service of U.S. Naval Academy alumni who served during the Korean War, Shipmate is sharing some their stories of as part of its continuing Legacy of Valor series. Shipmate is gathering stories of Vietnam War-era alumni and will share them in 2025. View the Legacy of Valor: The Korean War post here

World War II Commemoration

Through Shipmate and digital channels, the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation (USNA AA&F) celebrates the legacy of these veterans, imparts leadership lessons drawn from their bravery, and solemnly honors those who made the ultimate sacrifice. View the Legacy of Valor: From Annapolis to Victory post here.

Opinions expressed are those of the authors; they do not necessarily reflect the opinions, policy, or attitude of the USNA, USNA AA&F, its officers, or staff.

Read Sea Stories By Class:

1920 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1937
1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944
1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951
1952 1953 1954 1955 1957 1958 1959
1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966
1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973
1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981
1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1989
1991 2000 2003 2005 2007 2013  

 

Class Histories

Class of 1949
Class of 1969
Class of 1970

Other Interesting Stories

A NAPS Graduate in Vietnam in 1962
Booma-ring! Another Class Ring Returns Home
On Board the USNS Comfort (K. Hudson '99)
Maine Quarries, Granite Sloops, and Flagg’s Naval Academy Vision by CAPT Walter W. Price III '69, USNR (Ret.)
Indestructible: Dixie Kiefer (Shipmate article)
Black N Stories
Navy Sports

Share YOUR Sea Story

Share your story with us, submit here.