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U N I T E D S TAT E S N AVA L AC A D E M Y
APRIL 18, 2013

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In the 1995 Pixar film Toy Story, main character Woody argues that Buzz Lightyear cant really fly - that instead he falls with style. A team of four midshipmen set out to determine the aerodynamic capabilities of the famous toy superhero once and for all as part of their final project in last semesters wind tunnels class. Testing a Buzz Lightyear action figure in one of the Naval Academys wind tunnels revealed that Woody was right. Buzzs body is too large in proportion to his wings to allow him to fly well, said Midshipman 2nd Class Kris Ward. But the mids didnt stop there.
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First lady Michelle Obama visited the Naval Academy and lunched with midshipmen April 17 before attending a bill-signing event in Annapolis with Maryland Governor Martin OMalley.

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The Naval Academys annual croquet match against St. Johns College will take place April 20 at 1 p.m. at St. Johns. Get to know a little about this years team before their inevitable victory this Saturday.

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Academy Days are sponsored by your local congressional offices to give you information on all service academies. Find the nearest one by clicking on the link and scrolling to the bottom of the page.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

C ARR CREEK M A R I N A

Carr Creek Marina staff performs haul-outs so you can work on your boat and get it ready for the season. Haul-outs are done Monday through Friday by appointment. For more information or to set an appointment, call 410-293-3731 or 2058.

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MWR Annapolis Information, Tickets and Travel Outlet can order discount tickets for the Washington Wizards, Baltimore Orioles, Washington Nationals, Navy LaCrosse and Football tickets, Monster Jam at M&T Bank Stadium and the Dover International Speedway NASCAR Sprint Cup in June. For dates, prices and more information, call 410-293-9200.

WOMENS CLUB

The Naval Academy Womens Club will hold its annual fundraiser April 28, 1-5 p.m., at the DoubleTree Hotel. It will feature a high tea and our own version of Antiques Roadshow. Local appraisers will give the first 100 ticket holders a free appraisal of their treasure. Fee is $45 per person. All proceeds benefit Fisher House and our local scholarship efforts. For more information email nawcreservations@gmail.com.

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Roger Staubach, David Robinson, Dan Akerson, Adm. Robert Natter, parent Deborah Smith and Rear Adm. Tom Lynch share their feelings about what it means to serve, why alumni support of the brigade is essential to its sucess and how their lives were forever changed by the Naval Academy. >>ALUMNI ASSOC

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MIDS ON ICE: RESEARCH IN ALASKA

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WO M E N S G O L F P L AC E S AT M O U N T S T. M A RY S

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ANTIQUE WEEK FEATURES WAR OF 1812 EXHIBIT

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