Date:

April 16-19, 2026

Location:

United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD

# Attending:

400

Event HQ:

Annapolis

Welcome to the USNA Women 50 Year Celebration

Breaking Barriers and Building Bonds:

In 2026, USNA Women will celebrate a powerful legacy: 50 years since women first joined the ranks of the U.S. Naval Academy. What began in 1976 with 81 pioneering midshipmen has grown into a legacy of excellence, resilience, and trailblazing achievement.

We invite all alumni - men and women, across generations and ranks - to join us in honoring this extraordinary journey. From the first women who dared to lead, to the thousands who followed with distinction, this celebration is for every member of the USNA family who believes in the power of inclusion, the strength of diversity, and the enduring spirit of the Brigade.

Together, we'll reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and chart a bold course for the future. Whether you wore the uniform decades ago or just tossed your cover at graduation, you belong. This is your story too.

Let's make this anniversary unforgettable. Join us in commemorating 50 years of women at the Naval Academy - and the future we are building together.

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USNA Women 50 Year Celebration Schedule

Thursday, 04/16/26
1000 - 1500

Golf Outing

Includes round of golf. More details to follow. POC: Caroline Gaulke '85 [email protected], cell: 410-703-6980; Jennifer (Henry) Hillman '85 [email protected], cell: 410-271-6882. $85 per individual.

TBD
TBD, Annapolis, MD 21401

Thursday, 04/16/26
1550 - 1830

Sailing Opportunity

Intercollegiate and offshore sailing alumni are invited to join/observe practice on Thursday, 16 April 2026. Practices start at 1550 and conclude at 1830. There will be approximately 15 spots available to join the offshore team sailing.

Intercollegiate alumni with interest in joining in on dinghy practice, sailing either FJs or 420s, are requested to indicate their desire. (Unable to confirm at this point availability of boats...) Up to 4 may also join the coaches on their respective coach boat for practice as well.

POC Mary Brigden '81 at [email protected].

USNA
Sailing Center, Annapolis, MD 21402

Point of Contact: Mary Brigden '81 , [email protected]

Thursday, 04/16/26
1700 - 1200

Two and 1/2 Days Conference - Thursday to Sunday

Thursday 4/16/26 to Sunday 4/19/26. Includes reception at Fluegel Alumni Center on Thursday; Friday Light Breakfast/Lunch box at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Saturday Light Breakfast, Buffet Lunch at Stadium, Sunday Breakfast at Fluegel Alumni Center. POC: Marie (Schanz) Burris '86 [email protected], cell: 858-740-4271. $250 per individual.

Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
550 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401

Friday, 04/17/26
0715 - 1600

Friday April 17 Conference Day 1

Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
550 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401

Friday, 04/17/26
0715 - 0830

Registration & Light Breakfast

Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
550 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401

Friday, 04/17/26
0830 - 0900

Conference kick-off

Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
550 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401

Friday, 04/17/26
0900 - 1045

Alumnae Spotlight Panel (Breaking Barriers)

Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
550 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401

Friday, 04/17/26
1045 - 1200

Concurrent Programming

Health/Healing
Professional Alumnae Sports spotlight. (ie. Letter Winners, A&SP, WFNA)
Shared Interest Groups

Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
550 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401

Friday, 04/17/26
1200 - 1245

Lunch

Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
550 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401

Friday, 04/17/26
1245 - 1415

Fireside Chat (Command, Citizenship, Government)

Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
550 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401

Friday, 04/17/26
1415 - 1600

Memorial

Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
550 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401

Friday, 04/17/26
1600 - 1800

Optional Activities

Parade in the Yard
Rest/Recovery/transition to dress for Gala

Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
550 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401

Friday, 04/17/26
1800 - 2200

Gala on Friday @ Fluegel Alumni Center

Includes silent and live auction: more limited in space! POC: Maeg Nix ’97 [email protected], Devon Clouse [email protected], 410-533-3370. $200 per individual.

Fluegel Alumni Center
301 King George St, Annapolis, MD 21402

Saturday, 04/18/26
0800 - 1800

Saturday April 18th Conference Day 2

Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
550 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401

Saturday, 04/18/26
0800 - 0915

Registration & Light Breakfast

Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
550 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401

Saturday, 04/18/26
0915 - 1000

Post Gala Morning Welcome

Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
550 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401

Saturday, 04/18/26
1000 - 1115

Astronaut Panel

Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
550 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401

Saturday, 04/18/26
1115 - 1200

Break and lunch

Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
550 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401

Saturday, 04/18/26
1200 - 1330

Fireside chat (Senior Guest Speaker)

Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
550 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401

Saturday, 04/18/26
1330 - 1515

Alumnae Spotlight Panel (Building Bonds)

Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
550 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401

Saturday, 04/18/26
1515 - 1600

Group Photo

Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
550 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401

Saturday, 04/18/26
1600 - 1800

Company, Class, ECA, Sport Team gatherings (optional)

Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
550 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401

Sunday, 04/19/26
0930 - 1200

Sunday April 19th 1/C Welcome at Fleugel Alumni Center

Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
550 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401

Sunday, 04/19/26
0930 - 1030

Morning Welcome & light breakfast

Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
550 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401

Sunday, 04/19/26
1030 - 1130

Welcome by the Decades (‘26, ‘86, ‘96, ‘06, ‘16)

Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
550 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401

Sunday, 04/19/26
1130 - 1200

Event Close out (Building Bonds)

Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
550 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401

 

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