Big week for the Naval Academy community with the Army-Navy game tomorrow. I had the special privilege to join members of the Naval Academy’s 13th Company for the annual ball run tradition, where they run a game ball in a group relay from Annapolis to the stadium. As a member of 13th Company for my first two years at USNA, the run was a trip down memory lane. The Superintendent ran the first mile with them at 0300, and I joined an early morning group to run 10.4 miles. They run in utes and boots for an extra challenge, and they all wore dog tags of 13th Company members who are honored in Memorial Hall (thanks to Run to Honor for providing those.) These young men and women are simply phenomenal - tough, smart, and fun to be around, and I couldn’t have asked for a better way to kick off the festivities this weekend. Go Navy!
Go 13th! 13th Company 1992. Beat Army!
Hooyah ... great post, Jeff! Loved doing the football run to NJ back in the day. Let's sing second tomorrow! Beat Army! - Alan '90 13th Co Cdr ⚓
Outstanding!
Go Navy!!
Awesome motivator! Does anyone recall what we did in 1983? (my plebe year)
BZ Jeff, BZ!!! Ed
You’re a badass Jeff, you and the Supe. Booyah, BEAT ARMY!! See you at the game shipmate! GD
Great post Jeff Webb! Love it!!
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3moThis was shortly after 0300 when Lucky 13 stopped at the USNA Cemetary to pay respects for fellow 13th Company member from the Class of 2017 who flew ahead in 2016 due to complications related to leukemia treatment. Company Officer Magaro shared stories from when he and My son were in 13 together…stories I had never heard. The gift of new memories for me. 🧡. 13th Company is an incredibly special group of young men and women. The 65th Superintendant is incredibly impressive. Her words were inspiring, insightful and respectful. The morning was crisp with a clear sky, a bright full moon and shooting stars that added to the moment and the vibes. We know what everyone wished for and some wishes do come true. #JabsforLife #AYACancer #AYACancerAwareness #AYAware #youngadultcancer #WinEveryBattle #SingSecond #NavyBallRun #Lucky13 #USNA #USMA #Respect #HonorandRemember #NeverForget