It's been a real joy scrolling through Facebook the past two days watching the Class of 2022 parents reunite on Plebe Parents Weekend. It brought back a flood of great memories. It's tough to say goodbye after that reunion, but say goodbye they did and, well, now it's back to reality. And not just for … Continue reading With PPW in the books, it’s time to strap in

Some folks see the beginning of Third Block as summer's turning point, but as far as I'm concerned, it's the beginning of August. By the time the sun rises on The Yard on August 1, the Plebes of the class of 2022 have had their second phone call. They've also lived through the jarring "changing … Continue reading Summer 2018 hits the real turning point

The dichotomy of life at USNA continues to amaze me. By the time the sun sets on Sunday, July 8, the Plebes of the class of 2022 (and their respective families) will have completed the initial set of hurdles. They went through the shock of Induction Day on June 28 to kick off Plebe Summer. … Continue reading An exhausting stretch for some, restful for others

The battle between Navy and Nike won't be found in warfare history, but it's worth noting, though it's left me with two unanswered questions. It all started with the unveiling of a new logo for an L.A. shop (and longtime Nike partner). It took social media about a nanosecond to lose its collective mind over … Continue reading That time Navy sank Nike

I'm sitting at the kitchen table, finishing off the pot of coffee as the clock nears 10 a.m. My Mid, who has been fastidious about getting up reasonably early since he came home for Second Block leave a week ago, is only now starting to show signs of life. Meanwhile in Annapolis, the Plebes of … Continue reading Plebe Summer underway as the cycle continues