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ASTRONAUTS DISCUSS COMMERCIAL SPACE FLIGHT AT USNA

Family vacation to the moon? A picnic in suborbital space? A Martian sabbatical? While these suggestions may sound like the elements of a science fiction novel, NASA astronauts introduced the concept of commercial space flight - and eventual travel to Mars - as realistic possibilities during a presentation at the Naval Academy Jan. 14. NASA Administrator Charles Bolden (USNA 68) and astronauts Robert Cabana (USNA 71), Mike LopezAlegria (USNA 80), Stephen Bowen (USNA 86) and Frank Culbertson (USNA 71) each had something to say about the history of the space program, from landing on the moon to the introduction of the International Space Station.
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CENTER FOR M I D D L E E AST STUDIES L E C T U R E S

The Naval Academys Center for Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies has some great lectures planned for this semester. Find out more here. All lectures listed are open to the public.

U S N A M I D S TO M A R C H I N I N A U G U R A L PA R A D E

Eighty-seven members of the Naval Academys 24th Company will proudly march in the 57th Presidential Inaugural parade in Washington Jan. 21.
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U S N A H O S T S S TUDENT L E G O C O M P E T ITION

The U.S. Naval Academy hosted STEM initiative Jan. 12 to showcase the innovation, research, and robotics designs of regional student teams.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

CLASSIC AL CON C E RT

The annual Midshipman Classical Concert is Jan. 25 at 7:30 pm in the Main Chapel. The concert will feature some talented mids performing works by Bach, Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, Mozart, Rachmoninov and more. The Midshipmen String Orchestra and Midshipmen Wind Ensemble will also debut at this event. Tickets will be available at the door. For more information, please call 410-293-TIXS.

MWR B ASKETB A L L

The Intramural Basketball League games started Jan. 7 at the MWR Recreation Services Bldg. #89, NSA Annapolis. Games are played Monday through Thursday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. For more information, call Reno Brown, MWR sports coordinator, at 410-293-9212. Come cheer for your favorite team!

MWR SPINNING C L A S S E S

Spinning classes are offered at the MWR Annapolis Fitness Center Mondays from 5:30-6:30 p.m., Thursdays from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and Saturdays from 9-10 a.m. starting Jan. 19. Classes are free for active duty, $3 for all others. For more information, call 410-293-9200.

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USNAS MIDSHIPMAN DEVELOPMENT CENTER

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NEWS, CLIPS & GALLERIES

Cmdr. Aaron Werbel describes the services the Midshipman Development Center provides to enhance the work and lives of the Brigade of Midshipmen.
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P OPULARITY OF S U M M E R S TEM C AMP SOA R S

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M I D S O P E N L E AG U E P L AY WITH WIN

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GOSPEL CHOIR ON MLK TO U R I N M I S S O U R I

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MIDS SPLIT IN WEEKEND S Q UA S H AC T I O N

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H E A D L I N E S F RO M T H E FLEET

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