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Welcome to another great episode of the Sing Second podcast. We bring you the stories and happenings at the Naval Academy and the Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation.

Our observance of African American History Month continues with an amazing dual interview with two Distinguished Graduates.

Admiral Julius Caesar '77 is the President of the Naval Academy Minority Association (NAMA) and was elected as a DG last year. Admiral Derwood Curtis '76 was one of the co-founders of NAMA and is still very involved in the mentoring of midshipmen and alumni.

They both join us to share their recollections of life at USNA and the lessons they learned along the way. More importantly, they talk about the bright future of NAMA and the merits of giving back to their alma mater.

We also talk about a great honor for Matice Wright-Springer '88 at the BEYA Annual Awards and a tough weekend for wrestling on the mat vs Army.

That and more on Sing Second...brought to you by ProMD Health in Annapolis, Scott Schuetter '00 and the Shrek Realty Crew, and StratasCorp Technologies.

Beat Army...Always!

Welcome to another great episode of the Sing Second podcast. We bring you the stories and happenings at the Naval Academy and the Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation.

Our observance of African American History Month continues with an amazing interview with class of ‘68 grad Charlie Bolden. The former astronaut and NASA Administrator talks about NatGeo’s “Space Race” and the lessons he learned on the banks of the Severn.

And we remember Capt. Miguel Nava, the USMC CH-53 pilot who perished last week in a crash in San Diego.

That and more on Sing Second...brought to you by ProMD Health in Annapolis, Scott Schuetter '00 and the Shrek Realty Crew, and StratasCorp Technologies.

Beat Army...Always!

Welcome to another great episode of the Sing Second podcast. We bring you the stories and happenings at the Naval Academy and the Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation.

February is African American History Month, and we'll be bringing you interviews all month long with alums. We start with Mary McElroy '87. Mary played basketball at USNA. Became a Marine...and now has established herself as a leader and administrator in college athletics and as an active member of the Board here at AA&F. From being the Athletic Director at Georgia State to advocating for women's athletics in the Atlantic Coast Conference...Mary is making a difference.

We also won FOUR STARS vs Army this past weekend. Gymnastics won the star without Isaiah Drake...and got to sing second. Class of 00' alum, former gymnast and husband to another active duty grad, Captain Ken Hockycko joins us from his porch on Upshur Road to talk about what the Academy and Gymnastics did to make him the fighter pilot and officer he is today.

That and more on Sing Second...brought to you by ProMD Health in Annapolis, Scott Schuetter '00 and the Shrek Realty Crew, and StratasCorp Technologies.

Beat Army...Always!

Welcome to another great episode of the Sing Second podcast. We bring you the stories and happenings at the Naval Academy and the Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation.

It's Ship Selection Night at USNA. 250+ Mids will pick their ships, homeports and start their journey to being deckplate leaders. The Alumni Association will be there with a new wrinkle to the SWO Liberty Card.

We also chat with Commander Peter Flynn '04, Director of Seamanship of Navigation, about the SWO community, his perspectives on a special night for his department and the Mids and how the Navy can sell SWO better to our future EOOWs and OODs.

And we take a break from the Alumni Business Feature to bring you an interview with a deployed junior officer. LT Calvin Davies '17 is currently deployed on an LCS in the 7th Fleet AOR. He offers his perspective on recovering from failure as a Mid and standing in front of a division of sailors today and leading them into harm's way.

That and more on Sing Second...brought to you by ProMD Health in Annapolis, Scott Schuetter '00 and the Shrek Realty Crew, and StratasCorp Technologies.

Beat Army...Always!

Welcome to another great episode of the Sing Second podcast. We bring you the stories and happenings at the Naval Academy and the Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation.

Bill Belichick is no longer the coach of the New England Patriots, but the best long-snapper in the game still plays for them. We chat with Joe Cardona '15 about playing for a legend, being a leader on an iconic team and why he stays active as an alumnus with NAMA.

Our Alumni Business feature delivers the goods on a local Annapolis business. The Reef Point Group. Jeremy Toten '00 talks about the growth of the company to 100+ and what they can bring to the health care industry.

That and more on Sing Second...brought to you by ProMD Health in Annapolis, Scott Schuetter '00 and the Shrek Realty Crew, and StratasCorp Technologies.

Beat Army...Always!

Welcome to 2024 and another great episode of the Sing Second podcast. We bring you the stories and happenings at the Naval Academy and the Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation.

History was made last week with the assumption of command for VADM Yvette Davids as the first-ever female Superintendent at the Naval Academy. We break it down and bring you some highlights of the ceremony.

A new year means a renewed effort to go out and meet our graduates, chapters and parents clubs where they are. The EVP of Engagement and Comms at AA&F, TJ Grady '96, joins us to detail the engagement roadshow coming in 2024. First stop - West Coast. TJ also discusses his priorities for the new year and what it's like being the parent of a plebe.

Our Alumni Business feature is a good one! Scott Sloan '01 is the President and CEO of StratasCorp Technologies. He tells us about his time at USNA, some 9/11 memories and what his company brings to the fight for national security. StratasCorp is a new sponsor of Sing Second!

We also chat about Jacob Busic, his transfer to UCLA and whether athletes should get extra time and extra seasons at USNA in the event of injury or hardship.

That and more on Sing Second...brought to you by ProMD Health in Annapolis, Scott Schuetter '00 and the Shrek Realty Crew, and StratasCorp Technologies.

Beat Army...Always!

Year-end Pod!! We wrap the year with an exclusive interview with Jeff Webb ‘95, President and CEO of the Alumni Association and Foundation. He talks about a great year, the recent trip to Boston for Army-Navy and organization goals for 2024.

And we wrap our Alumni Business Features for the year with a convo with local realtor and 2000 grad, Scott Schuetter.

Sing Second - Bringing you the news of the alumni association and foundation…and the stories behind our amazing graduates.

We hit the end of Army week, and we bring the goods. We chat with USS Constitution CO BJ Farrell '04. AA&F will go aboard Old Ironsides Friday to visit with BJ as part of Army Week.

We also chat about Spirit Spots and Hollywood with Rylan Tuohy. Rylan is out of the Navy now and taking his talents to the screen (silver and small).

And our Alumni Business Feature this week is with Kristen Cronic '11. A former SWO and current Jacksonville resident, Kristen's paintings hang outside SECNAV's office and around the Fluegel Alumni Center.

And we chat about our predictions and the awesome stuff happening in Boston in support of the game.

That and more on Sing Second...brought to you by ProMD Health in Annapolis.

Beat Army

Army Week starts with a pod announcing our new Distinguished Graduates for 2024. Stay tuned to the end of the pod for the big reveal.

We talk about our favorite Army-Navy memories and discuss the idiocy of the College Football Playoff.

We have a great interview with VADM (ret) Joe Rixey about his time in the Navy, his current job at Lockheed Martin and being a rabid Navy Rugby fan and parent.

We also chat with Hampton Roads Chapter leadership - Dick Enderly and Bill Daniels. The two great grads are doing amazing things through the Chapter and the BGO network. Want to be a distinguished chapter? Listen to this interview.

That and more on Sing Second...brought to you by ProMD Health in Annapolis.

An amazing new episode of the Sing Second podcast...bringing you the stories at the Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation and the latest happenings on the yard.

Mike Hecomovich '71 joins the podcast. "HECO" was instrumental in forming the Navy Football Brotherhood and is an Athletic and Scholarship Program (A&SP) Trustee. He talks about his work as the Chairman of the Fiesta Bowl and gives his thoughts on the Navy brand.

Speaking of brands, we highlight another Alumni business by talking to Brian Dunn '08. He runs the Forever Firstie website...and it's a hit. Shopping for the the holidays? Need that perfect chochkie for your reunion. Or if you just want amazing products from a alumni business, hit up foreverfirstie.com

And we talk football, Wreaths Across America and Distinguished Grads.

That and more on Sing Second...brought to you by ProMD Health in Annapolis.