The Blue and Gold Rose of Texas

For yet another year, Navy is Bowl bound, this year to Houston. Find everything you need to know about the Texas Bowl, tickets, transportation, tailgates and events right here! You can sponsor a midshipman to go by buying and donating tickets too. Yee HA!

---

Ross Perot Honored with West Point Award

On 15 October, H. Ross Perot ’53 received the Sylvanus Thayer Award from the U.S. Military Academy’s Association of Graduates for being an outstanding citizen whose service and accomplishments exemplify personal devotion to their motto, “DUTY, HONOR, COUNTRY.”

---

’98 Wins Marine Corps Marathon

Lieutenant Commander John Mentzer ran the “fun” 10k in 2 hours, 21 minutes and 48 seconds. The British Royal Marines, however, reclaimed the men’s Challenge Cup, while the U.S. Marines female team kept theirs.

---

“Frontline: Obama’s War”

Last month, the PBS show “Frontline” chronicled the 8-year history and debated the future of the war in Afghanistan, interviewing experts and military leaders such as Admiral Mike Mullen ’68. Watch the show online.

---

Two Soccer Players Receive Patriot League Accolades

Midshipman Shelly Moeller ’10, center back, was named defensive player of the week for the third time this season, and Midshipman Beth Reed ’10, team captain, was named goalkeeper of the week for the second time in her Navy career by the Patriot League.

---

Be a Part of the Ogle Hall Tradition

For a wedding next summer or staff event next month, come “home” and host your event in style and elegance. With our newly renovated taproom and historical, elegant reception spaces upstairs, we can make your event memorable. Alumni have come to us for more than 60 years—be part of the tradition.

---

Inside Ogle Hall: President’s Blog

We are now in the home stretch of the fall semester on the Yard. The leaves are falling and the weather has begun to turn colder, wetter and a bit grayer. Since our last issue of WaveTops, I have had the privilege of representing you at … (read more)

---

Soaring Sailors

This past summer, midshipmen took part in the newly resurrected flying program, the Naval Academy Fixed-Wing Training Squadron (VT-NA), a soaring program putting mids in sailplanes gliding over the fields of Pennsylvania. Watch the video and interview!

---

Alaska—The Way It Was Meant to be Seen

For those who love wonderful wildlife, amazing scenery and the chance to see it all up close, Small Ship Alaska is a great small 36-passenger ship with all the amenities and none of the crowds. Travel with expert naturalist Greg Greer and like-minded travelers.

---

Midshipmen Work With Israel Defense Force

Last summer, 11 Midshipmen spent three weeks in Israel, visiting major holy and historical sites while learning about the political structure, IDF military structure and service and daily life of citizens.

---

Chapel Rededicated

It is daunting to restore icon, but the Academy’s beacon of light reopened its polished doors once more to reveal an astonishing restoration effort inside thanks to many private gifts given on behalf of alumni. View the photos and video here and look for the upcoming feature in Shipmate.