The U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation is producing a multi-story, multi-platform package of content featuring Naval Academy alumni who served in World War II. Central to this effort are interviews with living WWII alumni and a partnership with the National WWII Museum to commemorate the courage, leadership, and sacrifice of Naval Academy alumni.
Through Shipmate and digital channels, the 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.
The discipline and the value of following the rules followed me the rest of my life. Learn as much as you can and follow the rules. The rules are pretty much the same (in the fleet)." - LCDR Charles G. Sobel ‘45, USN (ReT.)
AGELESS ADVICE
WWII VETERAN ALUMNI SHARE WORDS OF WISDOM TO FUTURE GENERATIONS OF MIDSHIPMEN
In 2024, Shipmate is commemorating the service, sacrifice, professionalism, and leadership of Naval Academy alumni during World War II.
This is the first in a series of stories Shipmate will publish this year featuring interviews with four living alumni WWII veterans.
OPERATION PRESERVATION
WWII MUSEUM FULFILLING SACRED MISSION TO HONOR, MEMORIALIZE GREATEST GENERATION
The U.S. Naval Academy and Foundation is partnering with the World War II Museum to deliver exclusive WWII-themed travel offerings this year.
The travel programs include WWII in the Philippines (16-24 March), D-Day 80th Anniversary Cruise (29 May-8 June), Easy Company (25 June-7 July), Italy 1944 (7-13 October) and the Battle of the Bulge (11-19 December). One of the museum’s missions is preserving the stories from WWII to ensure future generations understand and appreciate the service, sacrifice and leadership exhibited by Americans during World War II.