With the graduation of the Class of 2026, the U.S. Naval Academy celebrated a massive milestone: 100 consecutive classes of required aviation training.

Before the Marine Corps became the force we know, they executed their first amphibious raid in the Bahamas. From navigating "prodigious thickets" to seizing cannons right out from under the Governor's nose, Captain Nicholas and his men secured a victory for the Continental Army.

While the Naval Academy has a storied history in the Summer Games, today we’re honoring the elite few who conquered the Winter Olympics and Paralympics. Bob Weissenfels (’90) and Dan Cnossen (’02) demonstrated two different paths, but one shared drive for excellence.

For George Washington's 294th birthday (celebrated on February 16 this year thanks to the Uniform Monday Holiday Act of 1971), we feature several illustrations from the Reverend John Frederick Schroeder's two-volume "Life and Times of Washington."

As we gear up for the 126th Army Navy Game tomorrow, we’re also celebrating another milestone: 250 years since Congress approved building the first 13 frigates of the Continental Navy — on December 13, 1775.

During the federal government shutdown, all library staff will be furloughed. Nimitz Library will remain open for limited hours as a study space for midshipmen and others working on the Yard. Most library services will not be operational. No outside visitors will be allowed.