Robotics and Control Engineering at the US Naval Academy

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Check out BlackSea Technologies’ USV, the Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft (GARC), on display in the Mahan parking lot today!

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26 Varsity Athletes Earn Graduate with Distinction Honors, Lightweight Rower Owen O’Malley Named 2025 USNA Valedictorian - Naval Academy Athletics Included among the United States Naval Academy's Class of 2025 were 26 varsity sport athletes who earned Graduate with Distinction honors. Headlining all graduates was Valedictorian Owen O'Malley from the lightweight rowing team.

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Good Morning fans! Please join us in welcoming Commander Chris Meek on his selection as the Executive Officer (XO) of the Blue Angels for the 2026-2027 show seasons! Welcome aboard, XO!

https://www.dvidshub.net/news/497578/blue-angels-announce-2026-2027-executive-officer

PENSACOLA, Fla. - Chief of Naval Air Training Rear. Adm. Richard Brophy named Cmdr. Chris Meek as the incoming executive officer of the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, for the 2026-2027 show seasons, May 10.

Cmdr. Meek hails from Fort Worth, TX. He attended the United States Naval Academy and commissioned with the Class of 2007, earning a Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering. After completing flight school in Pensacola, FL and San Antonio, TX, he earned his Wings of Gold as a Naval Flight Officer in July 2008 and selected the EP-3E.

“I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve with this team of high-powered professionals to advance the mission of the Blue Angels,” Meek said. “I look forward to integrating with the outstanding Sailors, Marines, and Civilians of the Blue Angels and continuing the legacy of those who have gone before us.”

Meek is currently assigned to the Deployable Training Division, Joint Training Directorate, J7,
The Joint Staff, where he deploys in support of Combatant Command-level exercises.

Meek will assume his role following the Blue Angels homecoming air show at Naval Air Station Pensacola scheduled for Nov. 8.

The mission of the Blue Angels is to showcase the teamwork and professionalism of the United States Navy and Marine Corps by inspiring a culture of excellence and service to the country through flight demonstrations and community outreach. Since 1946, the Blue Angels have performed for more than 500 million fans.

For more information about the Blue Angels, including the 2025 and 2026 air show schedules, visit https://www.blueangels.navy.mil.

Congrats to our Class of 2025 Trident Scholars who completed their final presentations today! Owen O’Malley was advised by Prof Svetlana Avramov-zamurovic and Brody Todd by Prof. Kutzer.

Congratulations to Liam McCarthy, Most Outstanding Boxer at the Men's National Team Championship!

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Recently the Robotics and Control Engineering majors got to travel to NAS Patuxent River to see classroom theory in action and had a chance to talk to practitioners throughout the test wing.

Suni is one of our amazing USNA alumni!

Sunita “Suni” Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore are home. ❤️ More on their rescue in the comments below. ⬇️