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Commandant Of Midshipmen

Sunday, February 17, 2013

Top Stories: New Commandant for Naval Academy, Fuel Truck Fire, Union Jack's Open

Here's a quick look back at the biggest Annapolis headlines of the week.

Crews Battle Fuel Truck Fire in Annapolis Fire officials say a 3,000-gallon fuel truck caught fire on Edgewood Road, but no injuries were reported and the fire was extinguished quickly. Naval Academy Announces Next Commandant Capt. Bill Byrne was recently selected to be the 85th Commandant of Midshipmen, a position similar to the dean of students. Construction To Start on Annapolis Commons St. John Properties will build a 28-acre mixed-use business community off Harry S. Truman Parkway near the intersection of Riva Road. Union Jack's in Annapolis Now Open The casual pub offers a variety of British and American menu items for lunch and dinner. Stan and Joe’s Celebrates Six Years of Success The local saloon will celebrate at its Annapolis …

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Thursday, February 14, 2013

Naval Academy Announces Next Commandant

Capt. Bill Byrne was recently selected to be the 85th Commandant of Midshipmen, a position similar to the dean of students.

The U.S. Naval Academy announced Thursday that Capt. Bill Byrne will be the next Commandant of Midshipmen. As commandant, which the Naval Academy says is a position similar to the dean of students at a civilian university, Byrne will be responsible for more than 4,400 midshipmen and their military and professional development. “I'm thrilled to become a part of the team that gets the next generation of leaders ready to enter the Fleet.  The ensigns and second lieutenants coming out of the Naval Academy seem to get better every year," said Byrne, who is currently serving as Chief of Staff for Commander, U.S. Third Fleet in San Diego. Byrne is a 1987 graduate of the academy and will replace current Commandant Capt. Robert E. Clark II, whose …

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