Issue No.128 | 8.15.2024

Hello Warrior Families, Team Members, and Academy Supporters,

Wednesday, we welcomed over 50 brand-new Cadets and their families to campus.  The Cadets jumped into the orientation process but New Cadet Training formally begins this weekend.  As a reminder, you can view that schedule here.

We had the pleasure of a visit by class of 1978 alumnus, Ken Bergner. Below is a note he sent us after returning home.  Thank you to Cadets Kayden Jansen, Hudson Moelke, and Carlos Ramirez for chaperoning Mr Bergner and snapping his picture by the Senior Well.

"I would like to say thank you for helping me to take a quick tour of my old Alma Mater yesterday.  I haven't been back to the academy in several decades, and just happened to find myself in Oceanside to meet an old friend for breakfast, so naturally, I thought I'd just "drop-in".

That said, your kindness is greatly appreciated.  I was greeted by the two young Cadets you introduced me to, but I didn't want to waste their time showing the "old guy" around the campus, and then by Carlos with a camera.  Please extend my thanks to the Cadets. 

I found my '78 class photo in the Gym.  It used to be on the stairwell to the President's office.

I got back to Phoenix and pulled out my Adjutants' from '77 and '78 (had to find them first, of course) and found an inscription from Colonel Atty referring to me as his friend and as "one of the finest ever to graduate from the Academy".  In truth, he treated all of us just like that.  What a great guy!  He personally appointed me to the Honor Council, and I'm sure was behind many of my successes at the Academy.  Would have made Silver A had I played sports instead of Masque and Wig.  So many great changes occurred there in just two years.  It was nice to reminisce. Maybe I'll "drop in" again over the Alumni weekend in October if I can find a reason to be in SoCal.  

Thank you again, and best regards always!

Ken Bergner - '78

Sheltered by the sun-kissed hills, bordered by the sea..."

Aug 19 at 8 am is the final Move-In event for the Fall semester.  Please make sure you have completed the Guided Registration process before arriving. 

Thank you to Steve Puterski of North County Pipeline for an excellent article about incoming Senior Cadet, Nehemiah Brunson Jr, his football prospects, and playing for his dad, ANA's Athletic Director, Nehemiah Brunson.  We hope you check it out.

Welcome to Cami Correa, the newest member of our Academic Counseling team. A proud graduate of Point Loma Nazarene University, Cami earned her second Master's degree in Education with a concentration in Counseling and Guidance, and PPS Credential this past December. Cami has over 10 years of experience working in education and joins the power duo of Cory Hughes and Tiffany Stanton.

To document you and your student’s understanding of the expectations, responsibilities, and prohibitions related to participation in the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC), the US Army Cadet Command is requiring parent signatures on a new consent form.  Review, sign, and return the attached form to ANA's LTC Curby Scarborough at your earliest convenience.  Forms are also available for signature on all remaining Move-In days.

Cadre Training has been in high gear for the last week.  Leaders have received guidance from ANA President, MG (R) Peggy Combs, LTC (R) Roland Miraco, Commandant, LTC (R) Curby Scarborough, Director of Leadership and Virtues, and the Senior Army Instructor, LTC (R) Eric Kunak.

The Cadet Cadre reviewed the fundamentals of effective staff meetings, the Cadet leader's duties and responsibilities, JROTC Accreditation Program requirements, long-range calendar development, and reviewed and developed their Standing Operating Procedures (SOP) for the Corps of Cadets. 

Cadet Cadre performed a group practical exercise focusing on Corps discipline. Cadets reviewed and presented information from key documents such as The President’s Guidance to the Warrior Battalion Leadership,  Army and Navy Academy Disciplinary/Behavior Development Approach,  Honor Council SOP, and the current Policy Letters/Handbook.

Cadet Leaders were validated by the JROTC team for New Cadet Training in four key areas of instruction:

• Drill Period 1
• Army and Navy Academy History
• Army and Navy Academy Traditions
• Execution of the Cadet Challenge fitness test

After two full days of instruction, reflection, and practical exercises, the team enjoyed a day of team building at Wild Rivers Park with Cadet Life and JROTC.

Please join the Stricker Family and Army and Navy Academy on September 7 at 1 pm to remember 2024 graduate, Caleb Stricker.  Please RSVP using this form.  Share this graphic with anyone you feel would like to attend.  

Join your ANA Patrons Association (ANAPA) community during Back to School Weekend for Beach Bash 2024 on September 14.  Register early so you don't miss out!  Take a look at pictures from last year's event on our Flickr channel here.  

Our 2024 Coffee and Colors breakfast events are restarting on September 27.  This is an opportunity to start your morning with a patriotic heart.  Salute the flag and hear the Atkinson Warrior Band play alongside Academy President, MG Peggy Combs, faculty, and staff.  Breakfast refreshments will be provided.  No RSVP is required.

UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER

• Aug 19 - 8 am Final Move-In
• Aug 16 - 18 - New Cadet Training
• Aug 21 - First Day of Classes
• Sept 6-8 - Esprit de Corps (Closed Weekend Cadets Only)
• Sept 6 - Home football game and honoring of Caleb Stricker

• Sept 7 - 1 pm, Caleb Stricker Memorial and Reception 
• Sept 12-15 - Back to School Weekend (Closed Weekend Cadets and Families)
• Sept 27 - Coffee and Colors with the President
• Oct 10 - PSAT and SAT testing