Subject: Brigade In The News: Weekly Brief For The Week Of Oct 10 - 14, 2005

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Below you will find a summary listing of those articles that have appeared for the previous week, if you have trouble retrieving an article please email a request for that particular feature.

 

 

Welcome home to Porter Road residents

It was "old home week" at the academy Sunday as admirals, colonels, captains, senior civilians and their families gathered to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the completion of the houses on Porter Road.

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Worship service commemorates Navy's 230th birthday celebration

The United States Navy and Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Mullen will commemorate the 230th anniversary of the establishment of the U. S. Navy at a service of worship Sunday at 4 p.m. at the Naval Academy Chapel.

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Flexible and ready for 230 years: Navy celebrates another birthday

It was considered by at least one delegate to the Continental Congress "the maddest idea in the world." The creation of an American fleet implied independence and sovereignty.

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No Katrina here, just Scouts getting prepared

In this day of one natural disaster after another, the Boy Scout's motto of "Be prepared" has taken on new meaning.

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Combined Federal Campaign charities still need help

With so many people in our world, country and even our own communities sick, starving, homeless, or in dangerous situations many government employees wonder how they can help.

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Happy birthday, USNA

Monday marked Founder's Day, the day the Naval Academy officially opened as the Naval School on Oct. 10, 1845.

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No cookie cutter approach to this conference

Midshipmen, cadets and college students explored "challenging issues of leadership" at the Corbin Leadership Summit, a four-day conference held at the Naval Academy earlier this month.

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Mids get ready to take action

The Midshipman Action Group is gearing up for the annual "Make a Difference Day" Oct. 22. MAG volunteers have participated for 13 years in this national day of service in October.

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Taking the helm

Getting underway is all in a day's work for members of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps team, but few can say they have had that experience onboard "Old Ironsides."

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Running, biking, swimming ... no problem

Some people run for exercise. Some run for fun. For Midn. Justine L. Whipple, it's a matter of love for the sport, and for the adrenaline rush it gives her.

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From USNA.COM
(Official Website of the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation
For top stories and other information, visit:
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Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium Dedication

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Navy Defeats Air Force 27 - 24

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Sign Up Today For The Navy vs. Kent State Tailgate!

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Homecoming 2005

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Listen to George Watt Discuss History, Tradition And Spirit On gonavyradio.com

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October 2005 Shipmate

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Navy Football

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Sea Stories

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From NAVYSPORTS.COM

(Official Website of the Naval Academy Athletic Association)

For top stories and other information, visit:

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