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UPDATE: We’re extending the submission deadline to 21 October to give you more time to get creative, perfect your design and send us your best work.

We’re looking for a bold, original design for the official 2026 Beat Army button, worn by Navy fans at Beat Army events and watch parties. Bring your Brigade spirit, Navy traditions and best Beat Army creativity to a family-friendly, three-inch design.

The winning design will:
- Become the official 2026 Beat Army button
- Be distributed at select Beat Army events and watch parties
- Be featured across USNA Alumni Association & Foundation digital channels
- Have the opportunity to be featured on the Sing Second Podcast

How to Enter
Review the contest rules and submit your original design through the official entry portal. AI-generated artwork will not be accepted. Please include a brief description of your creative process and tools used.

Click the link in the bio to learn more and submit your design.

NEW DEADLINE: 21 October 2026

Winner announced in late October.

Please note: This is not the button worn by midshipmen during the game. by @usnaalumni

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SHARE: Two days left to submit your BEAT ARMY button designs.

The 2026 Beat Army Button Contest is officially underway, and your design could become part of Navy history! Create an original, family-friendly, three-inch button packed with Navy pride, football tradition and one unmistakable message: BEAT ARMY!

The winning design will become the official 2026 Beat Army button, worn at tailgates and watch parties, and featured across USNA Alumni Association & Foundation digital platforms. The winner can also meet and talk with Sing Second Podcast hosts Chris Servello and John Schofield for an interview on an upcoming podcast! Submit your design by Friday, 16 October, then rally your friends for the public vote.

Everyone is encouraged to participate and show off your artistic talent! Even if you aren't the artistic one but know someone who is, be sure to share this with them for their chance to win. Get creative. Make your mark. BEAT ARMY!

Contest rules and additional info at the link in our bio. #ArmyNavy by @usnaalumni

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4 days ago

What a weekend! ⚓️

It was an honor to host all of our President's Circle donors at the Fluegel Alumni Center and around the Yard. On behalf of all of us at the Alumni Association & Foundation, we thank you for joining us for another memorable President's Circle Weekend—our largest yet!

To all of our PC donors, we're so grateful for your leadership, your commitment and the many ways you continue to invest in the Naval Academy's future.

Thank you for being part of President's Circle. 💙💛 by @usnaalumni

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7 days ago

Happy birthday USNA: 181 years of excellence

Today, the United States Naval Academy celebrates its 181st birthday, honoring a legacy that began in 1845 and continues to shape leaders who serve at the highest levels of the military, government, industry and exploration. From the battlefields of history to the depths of the ocean and the frontier of space, generations of graduates have carried the Academy’s ideals around the globe. Founders Day is a celebration of an institution whose influence far exceeds the banks of the Severn, and of the thousands of alumni whose leadership, character and service have secured its place among the nation’s most distinguished institutions of higher learning. by @usnaalumni

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NEW PODCAST EPISODE: Voices From Orbit: CAPT Sunita Williams ’87, USN (Ret.)

What was supposed to be a short mission became an extraordinary 286 days in space. In this episode of Voices From Orbit, Sunita Williams ’87 reflects on her extended stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and the resilience required when plans changed dramatically.

Williams also looks back on her time at the U.S. Naval Academy and the lessons that helped prepare her for a career defined by service, teamwork and the unexpected. From Annapolis to NASA and then nine months orbiting earth. The 2025 Distinguished Graduate shares how those experiences shaped her approach to leadership and helped her navigate one of the most remarkable missions of her career.

Also available on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts! Listen now at the link in our bio. taken in U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association & Foundation by @usnaalumni

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President’s Circle Weekend is here! ⚓️

We’re looking forward to a fun-filled weekend celebrating the alumni, parents and friends whose leadership and generosity help strengthen and create extraordinary opportunities for the Brigade.

From time on the Yard to special events and opportunities to connect with fellow President’s Circle donors, it’s a weekend dedicated to the community behind the mission.

We’re excited to celebrate you! taken in Fluegel Alumni Center by @usnaalumni

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What a great start to PC Weekend! ⚓️ Day One is in the books, filled with memorable moments and great company. Rest up, and we’ll see everyone tomorrow! by @usnaalumni

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⚓️ Celebrate annual DAF Day by exploring how donor-advised funds can support your charitable goals and future giving plans. On DAF Day, your donor‑advised fund can do what it was created to do: make an impact.

❤️ Consider naming the Academy as your DAF beneficiary and support a stronger Brigade.

👉 usna.planmylegacy.org/donor-advised-funds by @usnaalumni

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Our Team fought with physicality in a Defensive fight against our Air Force teammates…it didn’t end as we expected.

Our team will continue to battle each week until the final whistle; signature Navy Football.

Great spending time with our Midshipmen on exchange at Air Force, our Spirit Team, Drum & Bugle Corps, Navy parents, and the many Navy fans who joined us at the tailgate. Always special seeing our Navy family come together on the road.

Next week, back in “The Most Patriotic Stadium in America“ 🇺🇸⚓️

Fights on! Beat Tulsa! taken in Air Force Academy, Colorado by @usnaalumni

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JUST LAUNCHED: 2026 BEAT ARMY BUTTON CONTEST!

Think you’ve got what it takes to create this year’s Beat Army game-day button?

We’re looking for a bold, creative design to become the official 2026 Beat Army button worn by Navy fans at our Beat Army Tailgate and Fluegel Alumni Center Watch Party.

Whether your inspiration comes from Brigade spirit, Navy football traditions or simply a burning desire to see Army lose, we want to see it. Your design should be original, family-friendly and packed with Navy pride, all within a three-inch button.

What’s in it for you?

The winning design will:
- Be produced as the official 2026 Beat Army button
- Be worn by registered attendees at our Beat Army events including the USNA Alumni Tailgate at the game, the Fluegel Alumni Center Watch Party and other watch parties
- Be featured across USNA Alumni Association & Foundation social media channels and digital platforms
- Earn serious bragging rights for the whole year
- Have an opportunity to be featured in an interview with Sing Second Podcast hosts Chris Servello and John Schofield

How to Enter
Review the contest rules and submit your design through the official entry portal at this link: https://s3.dualstack.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/pdfs.usna.com/2026/A-N-Button-Design-Contest-Flyer.pdf

Important
All artwork must be created by the entrant. To preserve the integrity of the contest, AI-generated artwork will not be accepted and is at the discretion of the USNA AA&F staff. As part of your submission, please share a brief description of your creative process, including your inspiration, software or tools used and any assistance you received while creating the design.

Key Dates
Submission Deadline: 16 October 2026

After the deadline, USNA AA&F staff will select four finalists. Those designs will then advance to a public vote on Facebook and Instagram (@usnaalumni), where Navy fans will choose the winner.

The winning design will be announced in late October.

Grab your sketchpad, fire up your creativity and help Navy fans wear their Beat Army pride this season. Go Navy! Beat Army!

Please note: this is not the button worn by the midshipmen during the game. by @usnaalumni

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15 days ago

What does it take to turn a passion project into one of the Navy’s most recognizable outreach programs?

LCDR Kevin Burnett ’07, USN, joins From the Seawall to discuss his U.S. Naval Academy experience, career in the fleet and his involvement in building Navy racing into a platform that showcases the opportunities and values of naval service.

🎙️ Full episode available now.

#FromTheSeawall #NavyRacing #USNAAlumni #NavalAcademy by @usnaalumni

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Get ready — President's Circle Weekend is one week away! We cannot wait to welcome all of our PC Donors to Annapolis for a fun-filled event ✨ by @usnaalumni

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