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Army-Navy football game is coming to 5 East Coast cities beginning in 2023

Dubbed “America’s Game,” the friendly but intense football rivalry features future military officers battling for gridiron supremacy in a tradition that started in 1890.

8 weeks ago

As Marine gears up for Olympic match, the Corps is disbanding its standing wrestling team

Staff Sgt. John Stefanowicz Jr. will be the last man standing for the current All-Marine Wrestling team.

13 months ago

Military Culture

Navy says no to NFL hopeful’s request to postpone service, pursue Buccaneers roster spot

Requests were approved for four other 2021 graduates of different service academies.

Bobby Brown, 96, a life of Yankees, military, medicine, dies

Five-time champion with the New York Yankees. Veteran of World War II and the Korean War. Prominent cardiologist. American League president.

17 months ago

This undated photo provided by United States Coast Guard shows Emlen Tunnell, the first Black player inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Coast Guard honors Black veteran, NFL great Emlen Tunnell

Before he became the first Black player inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Emlen Tunnell served in the Coast Guard during and after World War II, where he was credited with saving the lives of two shipmates in separate incidents.

18 months ago

Naval Academy mourns tragic death of midshipman

He was an offensive guard on the Navy football team slated to commission in May.

2 years ago

Marine Corps pilot to participate in Super Bowl flyover on Sunday

“I’m very excited to participate in the flyover. I’m a big football fan and getting to take part in this event is amazing,” said Marine Corps Maj. Adam Wellington.

3 years ago

Chiefs quarterback Mahomes builds tiny homes for veterans

Super Bowl-bound Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes helps build tiny home for veterans.

3 years ago

Military Bowl’s gift to wounded troops and families: an Eastern Shore getaway

Bowl game played in Annapolis funds a retreat for veterans as well as other charitable causes.

3 years ago

Army-Navy game

West Point and Annapolis officials probe possible ‘white power’ hand signs at Army-Navy game

The Army and Navy academies are looking into hand signs flashed by students that can be associated with “white power” and were televised during the Army-Navy football game on Saturday, school officials said.

3 years ago

Navy crushes Army to snap three-game skid against rival

Army was no match for a Midshipmen team that entered the game ranked No. 23 in the AP Top 25.

3 years ago

Countdown to Army-Navy 2019: Black Knights want 4th straight over red-hot Mids

The service academies will meet for the 120th time on Saturday.

3 years ago

The Navy named a destroyer after Army’s football coach?

Fake news!

3 years ago

Navy's Reynolds sets two NCAA records

Military academy athletes can now delay service, go pro

Defense Secretary Mark Esper has opened the door for athletes at the nation’s military academies to play professional sports after they graduate, and delay their active-duty service.

3 years ago

Coast Guard Capt. Daryl Schaffer, center, celebrates with Team Navy after being awarded the Heart of the Team award on June 30 during the closing ceremony of the 2019 DoD Warrior Games in Tampa, Fla.

The 2019 Warrior Games drew record number of athletes and crowds

The 10-day long event came to a close June 30 and featured the most athletes, sports and biggest public turnout.

3 years ago

Army stifles Navy’s offense to win 3rd straight in historic rivalry

The Black Knights beat Navy to retain the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy

4 years ago

The Army-Navy rivalry — why it’s one-of-a-kind

In an age of specialized athletes gunning for professional contracts, the Army-Navy game standout out among college rivalries.

4 years ago

Countdown to Army-Navy 2018: Black Knights look for 3rd straight over slumping Mids

The Mids will be out for revenge Dec. 8 after two straight losses to their rivals from West Point.

4 years ago

President Trump to attend Army-Navy game

The visit will make Trump the 10th sitting president to attend the historic rivalry between the two service academies, a tradition started by Theodore Roosevelt in 1901.

4 years ago

Navy uniform puts Bill the Goat center stage, honors history for battle with rival Army

Unlike Army’s modern-looking ensemble, Under Armor went for a clean, classic look — and they nailed it.

4 years ago

Army Football unveils uniform for clash against Navy, and it’s outstanding

The sleek uniform pays homage to World War I soldiers of the 1st Infantry Division.

4 years ago

Navy tames Golden Hurricane 37-29

Navy's Zach Abey ran for 128 yards with a pair of touchdowns and the Midshipmen snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 37-29 victory over Tulsa on Saturday.

4 years ago

Air Force Academy’s falcon mascot improving after injury at West Point

An Air Force falcon injured at West Point during a prank Saturday before the annual rivalry football game between the service academies is back home and showing signs of improvement.

4 years ago

NFL honoring military service with November campaign

The NFL began its "Salute to Service " campaign to honor the nation’s military, veterans and their families by pledging to donate up $5 to its nonprofit partners for every use of the hashtag Salute To Service through Nov. 19.

4 years ago

Notre Dame destroys Navy in San Diego 44-22

Ian Book threw for 330 yards and two touchdowns, Dexter Williams ran for 142 yards and three scores and No. 3 Notre Dame overwhelmed Navy 44-22 on Saturday night to remain undefeated and in the playoff picture.

4 years ago

Notre Dame eyes Saturday night showdown with Navy

The Irish hope to get the passing game going quickly against Navy on Saturday in San Diego.

4 years ago

Dazed Air Force QB returns to confuse Navy

Air Force took the first leg in the competition among the service academies for the Commander in Chief’s Trophy. The Falcons will play at Army on Nov. 3 while Navy (2-3) plays Army on Dec. 8 in its final regular-season game.

4 years ago

Midshipmen look to rebound against Air Force

This is for a leg up to capture the coveted Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy, which goes annually to the academy with the best record in the round-robin competition.

4 years ago