The U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation’s program “Another Link in the Chain” facilitates relationships between USNA classes that were graduated 50 years apart. Its purpose is to foster bonds and links between the two classes beginning at the academy on Induction Day, the day the new 4th Class Midshipmen are sworn in and form the new 4th class of the Brigade—the Plebes. The linking and bonding of Naval Academy classes through generations of alumni enhances the academy’s midshipmen indoctrination in the customs, traditions and history of the academy and its alumni.
On Induction Day 2004, the USNA Class of 1958 welcomed the USNA Class of 2008 and initiated their relationship. From Induction Day 2004 to Commissioning, ‘58 and ‘08 formed bonds and links that became part of the midshipmen’s Naval Academy experience. Throughout their four years in the Brigade, ’08 was buoyed and encouraged in a variety of events hosted by ‘58 members who enjoyed working with ‘08 midshipmen in their development as Navy or Marine Corps officers.
1n June 2011, I published a memoir ¡El Capitán! The Making of an American Naval Officer. In the epilogue, I wrote: “. . . In a spirit of helpfulness, I wish to pass on what worked for me . . . " (in command). The intent is to provide to ‘08 Surface Warfare Officers (SWO) my most valued experience from my 3 sea commands and 1 shore command tours of duty. I have created this website, and posted my article on a surface warship commanding officer’s leadership and management technique based on mission-oriented goals and objectives. It can be found on the SWO page of this site.
On Induction Day 2004, the USNA Class of 1958 welcomed the USNA Class of 2008 and initiated their relationship. From Induction Day 2004 to Commissioning, ‘58 and ‘08 formed bonds and links that became part of the midshipmen’s Naval Academy experience. Throughout their four years in the Brigade, ’08 was buoyed and encouraged in a variety of events hosted by ‘58 members who enjoyed working with ‘08 midshipmen in their development as Navy or Marine Corps officers.
1n June 2011, I published a memoir ¡El Capitán! The Making of an American Naval Officer. In the epilogue, I wrote: “. . . In a spirit of helpfulness, I wish to pass on what worked for me . . . " (in command). The intent is to provide to ‘08 Surface Warfare Officers (SWO) my most valued experience from my 3 sea commands and 1 shore command tours of duty. I have created this website, and posted my article on a surface warship commanding officer’s leadership and management technique based on mission-oriented goals and objectives. It can be found on the SWO page of this site.