Posted on 11/03/2015 8:02:24 AM PST by rktman
Aside from churning out some of the finest warriors on the planet, the United States Naval Academy is also responsible for producing some absolutely amazing hype videos.
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Happy Birthday, Mr. Jim!
For years the liberal political establishment has questioned the need for the military academies. This just adds to their argument.
I guess because bruno mars showed up to perform for something in curlers and they just did a take off on that. Never figured the curler thing out. I guess in today’s world it’s “edgy” or something. There are certain places in just about all the services that being too tall can be an impediment. Pilots, sub service, tanks corps etc.
Saw this on Baltimore news last night...fricking gay. Embarrassing. Looks like an Army spirit video making fun of USNA.
Terrific!!! Other than the state government, ‘Naplis is the best place in Maryland.
I have no idea who Bruno Mars is, but I liked the act. There was another video about 6 months ago (I think it was Navy — maybe Navy band) that was just fabulous. The neighbor who was denied admisson to Annapolis was in 1966, or ‘67. He was an outstanding football player. He went to West Point and (unfortunately) flunked out. He later came to a bad end, according to his sister, and was disinherited and shunned by his whole family. Drugs.
Speaking of organized groups doing unlikely things, have you see this? (Dance off between Seminarians)
https://www.youtube.com/embed/UdYDKmpzt5U?rel=0&controls=0
PS I had 2 uncles who graduated from Annapolis — both lost in WWII, and my grandson is trying for a Commission this year.
Well done!
UH-RAH! Get some, Marines. Semper Fi.
What is a Bruno mars?
WHAT! LOL! Only because I have a great-nephew who is firmly entrenched in “pop culture(?)” do I know.
Ping
I’d question your neighbor’s assertion as to why he was turned down from USNA. My cousin, at 6’9”, graduated from Annapolis as did his 6’5” brother. Of course the submarine part is valid.
David Robinson was called the Admiral because of his service at Annapolis. (and he was 7’ 0”!)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Robinson_%28basketball%29
Robinson was 6 ft. 8 in. when he was admitted to the Naval Academy, two inches above the height limit, but received a waiver from the Superintendent of the Academy. Robinson considered leaving the academy after his second year, before incurring an obligation to serve in active duty. He decided to stay after discussing with the Superintendent the likelihood that his height would prevent serving at sea as an unrestricted line officer, hurting his naval career, and might make it impossible for him to be commissioned at all. As a compromise, Secretary of the Navy John Lehman allowed Robinson to train for and receive his commission as a staff officer in the Civil Engineer Corps community. As a result, Robinson was commissioned in the Naval Reserves and only had to serve an initial active-duty obligation for two years. After graduating from the Naval Academy, Robinson became a civil engineering officer at the Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay in Georgia. He was regularly featured in recruiting materials for the service. Despite the nickname “Admiral”, Robinson’s actual rank upon fulfilling his service commitment was Lieutenant, Junior Grade.
David Robinson was called the Admiral because of his service at Annapolis. (and he was 7’ 0”!)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Robinson_%28basketball%29
Robinson was 6 ft. 8 in. when he was admitted to the Naval Academy, two inches above the height limit, but received a waiver from the Superintendent of the Academy. Robinson considered leaving the academy after his second year, before incurring an obligation to serve in active duty. He decided to stay after discussing with the Superintendent the likelihood that his height would prevent serving at sea as an unrestricted line officer, hurting his naval career, and might make it impossible for him to be commissioned at all. As a compromise, Secretary of the Navy John Lehman allowed Robinson to train for and receive his commission as a staff officer in the Civil Engineer Corps community. As a result, Robinson was commissioned in the Naval Reserves and only had to serve an initial active-duty obligation for two years. After graduating from the Naval Academy, Robinson became a civil engineering officer at the Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay in Georgia. He was regularly featured in recruiting materials for the service. Despite the nickname “Admiral”, Robinson’s actual rank upon fulfilling his service commitment was Lieutenant, Junior Grade.
Maryland “Freak State” PING!
Ah, The Citadel could beat both Army and Navy.
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