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2022 Great Class Challenge: 16-20 May

Posted: 5/16/2022

The traditional All-Academy Challenge has morphed into an event with more of a class focus, and has been re-branded as the Great Class Challenge. What hasn’t changed is the end game – a five-day fundraising effort to increase the funds available to create opportunities for today’s midshipmen, ones that they would likely not otherwise have without private support.

From our class fundraising officer, Brian Reardon: The Great Class Challenge is a chance for us to show a high level of participation in our giving. If you do choose to give, your class officers request that you select “The Class of 1996” class project as your beneficiary. Generally we are near the top of the ’90s decade in participation, which is our primary goal. More money is always better, but we want our Class Project to “Be from the Class”. Heck, now is a perfect time to sell stock and bank that capital loss for next years taxes!

See our Giving page for more details. Donate using the GIVE NOW link on the challenge page, and view the leaderboard here. Help the Class of 1996 make a difference!


Spotlight on 96ers Leading the Way: CAPT Dave Pollard

As we approach 26 years past graduation and commissioning, reminders abound that many of the great Class of 1996 are still carrying the torch and keeping our nation safe. CAPT Dave Pollard is next in line to assume command of USS GEORGE HW BUSH, and will be heading out to sea shortly after for COMPTUEX And deployment. Congratulations, Dave, we’re all looking forward to reading more about your journey!

https://www.dailypress.com/military/dp-nw-bush-captain-retiring-20220513-wzqrw4ta7re6fl3xeq7s4babk4-story.html?fbclid=IwAR2wB7W9JgH_ujh5kSFDT0MrxRbaZ-tt_P6o_xs-A3NIzbrDh-hIklASNxs


Brian Facquet Named to City & State’s Agriculture Power 50 (bonus Podcast)

Posted: 10/3/2021

Caught in the news recently: our very own distiller, Brian Facquet! Brian was recently named one of City & State’s Agriculture Power 50. We all know how hard Brian works, and if you follow his business ventures, you’ll know he never stops reaching or improving. The journey has been a joy to follow, and we’re proud that he’s achieved this recognition. From Prohibition Distillery {now Do Good Spirits} social media stream:

“From the very beginning our goal as a distillery was to make the best quality spirits possible. And along the way we received some awards for those spirits. But today, our founder Brian won a different type of award. He was named one of City & State’s Agriculture Power 50 for his progressive position as president of the New York State Distillers Guild.

If you see Brian this week, tell him congrats. Oh, and also let him know how good that headshot looks.”

Full article and media listing – City & State, 12 September 2021

Congratulations! Brian was also featured last week as a guest on Craft Spirits Podcast, where he discusses all things distilling, as well as the impetus for the rebrand from Prohibition Distillery to Do Good Spirits.

 

You can also navigate to this podcast directly from within Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

Links to Brian’s bio and business story if you’d like to read more about his work.

 


New ’96 Hour: Tune in 24 September with Jenn Campbell and Patrick Shearon

Posted: 9/21/2021

This Friday, we’ll be talking with Patrick Shearon, founder of supply chain project leadership company, North Sky Leaders. Though his background as a USMC Logistics Officer got him an early start in this field, Patrick attributes much of his success to the principles he learned and practiced at USNA. Join us to learn more about the field of supply chain management, founding a company, and how USNA set him up for success. He’s got an inspirational message as well as client cases to share–you DO NOT want to miss this!

The New ’96 Hour with Patrick Shearon
Topic: Delivering Success through Supply Chain Leadership
Date/Time: September 24 at 1pm ET

Register here. Remember that you’ve got to be *LIVE* with us to get your questions answered. See you then!


Memorial Service for Mike ‘Gibby’ Gibson Held in Oklahoma on 18 September

At the Sunday Memorial Service during our 25th Reunion, Rob Holmes provided a touching tribute to our first Class President, Mike ‘Gibby’ Gibson. He was a kind soul and will be missed by all who knew him. His family held a memorial service on Saturday, Sep 18 at 2:00pm in Walters, OK. The service was attended by a number of ’96ers, as well as Shipmates from other classes, and you can read his obituary here. Heartfelt thanks go out to all those who were able to travel and represent the Class of 1996 and pay tribute to our first fearless leader.


In the News: Clint Tracy on Service and Being Overseas during a Pandemic

Posted: 9/16/2021

We recently spotted a great article on Clint Tracy in a hometown newspaper, featuring his recent month of Naval Reserve training in Japan as well as what continuing to serve means to him. Another great example of ’96 making an impact both at home and abroad!

Link to article here.


CAPT Tim Kinsella on Pensacola and the Boat School’s Impact

As many of you know, Lucky is a guest columnist for the Pensacola News Journal and has been writing monthly op-eds throughout his tenure as CO, NAS Pensacola. His August column is a fascinating read, regardless of how long you served or in what warfare community. As always, the personal thread woven through solid journalistic prose is masterful. BZ – what a great story!

Link to full article here.

 


August Heralds a New Season of The New ’96 Hour

Welcome to the new season of The New ’96 Hour! We’ve got a booming season ahead with a great lineup of guests, and we start with a powerhouse: Joe Crandall. He’s the owner & CEO of a fully veteran-operated consulting company, and he also works behind the scenes to make Veteran Shark Tank the premier pitch competition for veteran entrepreneurs. Join us to learn more about his story, the highs and lows of running a consultancy, and how he’s made “veteran-owned and veteran-operated” into a force multiplier for growing veterans and growing business.

The New ’96 Hour with Joe Crandall
Topic: Growing Veterans, Growing Business
Date/time: Aug 20 at 1:00pm ET

Register here! Remember that you’ve got to be *LIVE* with us to get your questions answered. See you then!


In the News: Two 96ers Among 2021 Navy Rugby HOF Inductees

Posted: 7/25/2021

The Navy Rugby Alumni Association recently announced this year’s Hall of Fame inductees, which includes 6 players from the men’s and women’s teams, and our own Jen Goddard and Julie Maynard are among them! The Navy Rugby Hall of Fame was established in 2016 with an inaugural class of inductees from the 1960s. Jen and Julie are the first to be honored from the beginning years of the women’s team, and just the second pair of women to be inducted. They will be inducted, along with the rest of the 2021 class, on 10 September. BZ, ladies! This is so awesome, and we are so very proud of you!


Get Your Class Gear: Last Day to Order 18 July

Posted: 7/16/2021

18 July is the last day to order from Anchor Enterprises. Get your swag here:

USNA 1996 CLASS STORE

Shipping is expected to begin the week of 23 August for delivery prior to the reunion. Please contact Tony Yanero (tyanero@hotmail.com) with any questions.


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