USNA Women

08/15/2026

💰 Join Our Finance Committee

USNA Women is growing — and we want you to help shape what's next.

We're looking for members with financial or nonprofit finance experience to join our Finance Committee. ~4-6 hrs/month.

Know your way around budgets, forecasting, or nonprofit finance? Let's talk.

📩 DM us or email [email protected] by 10/16

08/13/2026

Navy Women's Soccer won yesterday and will be playing on Saturday against Rice. Show up, bring some friends and make some noise!

In case you needed any more reasons to join us at Glenn Warner this season👀 Check out the Navy Women’s Soccer promo schedule!

Which promotion are you most excited about?

08/12/2026

Save the Date: SAN Male Survivor Webinar on 22 September

The Survivor Advocacy Network (SAN) once again needs your help to reach male survivors of sexual assault who attended a service academy/military college or any other commissioning program with the below and attached information about our upcoming September 22 Male Survivor Webinar (7-9pm ET).

In this webinar we will explore the different ways that MST can happen to and affect men, the impact of gender role expectations on male survivors, and several healing modalities that men can access. This webinar will be presented by two professional counselors from the Worcester, MA Vet Center.

Stronger Together 💪.

08/12/2026

USNA Women proudly welcomed the parents of 2030 at the Fluegel Alumni Center during Plebe Parent Weekend—living our mission through presence, connection, and community. Thanks to this year’s incredible fundraising, we’re able to show up at the moments that matter and strengthen the legacy of USNA Women.

We had volunteers that represented all five decades: Janice Buxbaum ‘80, Pam Pitkin ‘82, Tonya Anderson ‘86, Deanna (‘92) and Jeff (‘91) Martin (‘30 parents), Danica Middlebrook ‘05, Kristina Fritts ‘05, Nicole Snyder ‘05, Arwyn Becker ‘08, Jessica Wright ‘13, Jenn Pendleton ‘15 and Maddie Prince ‘21.

Stronger Together 💪.

08/12/2026

The Alumni Association welcomed the parents of 2030 to the Fluegel Alumni Center on Thursday evening.

USNA Women proudly welcomed the parents of 2030 at the Fluegel Alumni Center during Plebe Parent Weekend—living our mission through presence, connection, and community. Thanks to this year’s incredible fundraising, we’re able to show up at the moments that matter and strengthen the legacy of USNA Women.

We had volunteers that represented all five decades: Janice Buxbaum ‘80, Pam Pitkin ‘82, Tonya Anderson ‘86, Deanna (‘92) and Jeff (‘91) Martin (‘30 parents), Danica Middlebrook ‘05, Kristina Fritts ‘05, Nicole Snyder ‘05, Arwyn Becker ‘08, Jessica Wright ‘13, Jenn Pendleton ‘15 and Maddie Prince ‘21.

Stronger Together 💪.

07/23/2026

From Tactical Instructor to Mentoring the Next Generation. ⚓🧠

Congratulations to LCDR Pendleton, USNR, on her selection to serve as a military instructor in Naval Weapons Systems at her alma mater, the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland!

A former anti-submarine warfare and surface warfare WTI Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) at SMWDC and instructor at the Surface Advanced Warfighting School (SAWS), LCDR Pendleton brings a deep foundation of tactical expertise to the classroom. Currently completing her Master’s in Engineering Management at Old Dominion University, she leverages both her civilian engineering experience and her operational background to prepare future naval leaders.

By leveraging Zipserve for this assignment, LCDR Pendleton demonstrates the strength and strategic value of Reserve force integration. This milestone reflects CNO 34’s Fighting Instructions and the principle that our Sailors are the Navy’s primary weapon system. Advanced platforms are vital, yet our greatest asymmetric advantage lies in the skill, resilience, and courage of our force. Cultivating intellectual capital at the Naval Academy directly sustains and modernizes our naval power for high-end warfighting.

Her journey, from a small town in Tennessee inspired by her father's Cold War service to the decks of the nuclear Surface Fleet, highlights the fundamental principle of placing service above self.

Fair winds and following seas, LCDR Pendleton, as you return to Annapolis to shape, mentor, and inspire the Navy and Marine Corps leaders of tomorrow! 🌊🇺🇸

07/22/2026

🗣Survivor's Advocacy Network (SAN) Announcement

🌳Rooted Within is accepting applications for the 2026 Renewal and Recovery Retreat for Service Academy Women Survivors of Military Sexual Trauma.

🔗📩Please apply via the website or email:
www.rootedwithin.org or [email protected] - or contact our SAN Chair, at [email protected].

Stronger Together💪.

07/22/2026

🎉Class Spotlight - Class of 1️⃣9️⃣9️⃣8️⃣!🎉

The USNA Class of 1998 began their journey with 190 women on July 1, 1994—entering the Academy just as new doors were opening across the fleet. Over four years, they built a reputation for grit (including the record-setting 4:05:17 longest Herndon climb), launched the first Sea Trials, founded Pipes & Drums, and later created the and the SOMB podcasts.

They commissioned 139 women across every warfare community and went on to break barriers throughout the Navy and Marine Corps—from the first woman to earn the Distinguished Flying Cross to the first female pilot to graduate TOPGUN, the first USNA woman to fly the Cobra, and leaders who commanded ships, shaped joint operations, and set athletic records that still stand.

Class of ’98: still leading, still trailblazing, still shaping the fleet.

Stronger Together💪.

07/13/2026

Check out the dates for academic year musical performances!

It may be Plebe Summer now, but the AC Year will be here before you know it. Mark your calendars for these amazing events:

September 4: Second Class Parents Weekend Concert featuring the Glee Club, Gospel Choir and Mariachi Marineros in Mahan Hall at 7pm

September 11: Organ Recital in the USNA Chapel, 7pm

September 19: Pipes and Drums performance at Maryland Renaissance Festival

Further ahead…

November 20-21: Glee Club and Pipes and Drums perform as guest artists at the St Louis Symphony

January 8-9: Glee Club at Carnegie Hall in New York City

March 12-20: Glee Club Spring Tour in Hawaii

April 17: Verdi Requiem at Strathmore

As always, please go to www.usna.edu/music for more information and tickets when they become available (the Tuesday after Labor Day).

07/13/2026

🎉Class Spotlight - Class of 1️⃣9️⃣9️⃣9️⃣!🎉

When the Class of 1999 reported for I Day on June 30, 1995, they were the first class in history where combat roles were now open to women from Day One of their military careers. The formal repeal of combat exclusion laws was in effect and billets for Surface Warfare, Marine Corps, and Aviation were no longer limited to support roles.

The Class of 1999 - and the five decades of coed classes - have proven that women have been fulfilling the mission of the Naval Academy for 50 Years.

🔗To read the full class spotlight, visit: https://myusna.com/topics/9176/page/class-spotlights

Stronger Together 💪.