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Gen. David Berger, CUSMC Academy skydivers kickoff brigade review

Parade Video

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VADM Sean Buck

USNA Superintendent

Visits USNAPT Loft

From Stadium to Yard

From the Stadium to The Yard

Worden & Hospital Point Follow the NMCMS Practice Demos

Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium

The Advent of Stadium Demos

Plebes In Action

End of Covid

2020 End of Season

1/C Justin Rosas, X/O; 2/C Brittany Holden-Rhodes, CAPT (USN-R) Bill Boniface, Alumni Rep.; CAPT (USN) Team Logistics Ofcr.; 1/C Lauren Modica, Captain; Donald Kennedy, Team O'Rep.; MAJ (USAF) Ben Switzer, 1/C Ashley Mangarella, Training Ofcr. at USMA Asst. O'Rep.; CAPT (USMC) John Gats; Asst. O'Rep.; Michie Stadium. MAJ (USA-R Mike Davidson, Team Head Coach.

USNAPT 2020 Season Ends

2020 TEAM UPDATE

DESTINATION FLORIDA

a Verbal and Video Clip Narrative of USNAPT Activities in 2020 (through 4fJUL2020)

COL. Bobbi SHEA, USMC

COL Bobbi Shea, Deputy Commandant, USNA, 2014, doing a tandem skydive as a guest of the USNAPT, with Jake Best and Ryan Hill making freefall contact; wearing smoke. SEE VIDEO

See article on 'COL Shea ' page

The skydive load: l to r; top - Mike Davidson (Team Trainer), Caitie Petrofes, Ryan Hill, COL Shea, Mike Schultz, Jake Best, James Maxwell, Matt Cecala, John Judy (Team Coach), kneeling - Will Voorheis (Freefall Videographer), Quentin Leadbeter

COL Shea receives skydive certificate from Ryan Hill, USNAPT Capt., while Mike Davidson shines with approval.

Sam Prescott at 2011 USPA Collegiate National Championships

Sam set a new record in winning the Intermediate Sport Accuracy event with a perfect score for four jumps

UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY PARACHUTE TEAM

Mike Davidson, Maj. USA (ret'd.); Former Army Golden Knights XO; Team Trainer

Mike Davidson, Head Coach

SKYDIVING CLUB ROSTER & TEAM PHOTOS -- See MEMBERS page.

Team Support:

LtGen Jack Klimp, USMC (ret'd.) Early USNA skydiving Supporter CAPT Norm Olson, SEAL Team Cmdr. (ret'd.); originator of Leap Frogs, USN Skydiving Team ADM Eric T. Olson (USN ret'd)/USNA original skydiver/Past CO of USSOCOM Chip Maury/Pioneer in Freefall Photography/Ret'd SEAL COL Tom Kolditz/West Point (USMA) Faculty Skydiving Instructor

LtGen Klimp CAPT Olson ADM Olson Chip Maury GEN Kolditz CAPT Boniface CDR Weisser

Peter Nelson CDR USN (ret'd.) Rich Black, U.S. Navy Seal (ret'd.); early USNA skydiving Supporter Amanda Owens, Former DZ Manager, Sebastian, FL; Wind Tunnel trainer CPO David Watson, USN ret'd., early USNA skydiving supporter

Peter Nelson Rich Black Joannie Murphy Amanda Owens David Watson Randy Connell

Smalley

USNAPT Charter Group 2008: Maj. Mike Butler, USMC; Midn. 1/C Ben Fox (Class of 2009), 1/C Brian McMenamin (Class of 2009); Maj. Mike Davidson, USA (ret'd.); Team Trainer USNAPT Charter Group 4-way: Mike Butler, Ben Fox, Brian McMenamin, Mike Davidson

Mike Butler, Maj. USMC, 2008 Ofcr. Rep., Team Supporter Team Supporters: Col. Mike McDonald, USANG, Mike Schultz (USNAPT Coach), Col. Cliff Latta, USAF

Brian Kunkowski, DZ Operator, Skydive Delmarva Kathy Kunkowski Bill Spangler, Skydive Delmarva Dave Matchett, General Manager, Skydive Delmarva

CLASS OF 2013:

Dan Murphy Sam Prescott Zach Tatum Nick Hardesty Mitch Graves Elise Lagergren

1/C Dan Murphy; Co-Captain 2/C Sam Prescott; Co-Captain 2/C Nick Hardesty 2/C Mitch Graves 2/C Elise Lagergren

Navy Air Marine Air Navy Air Marine Air Marines Navy Air

CLASS OF 2014:

3/C Josh Whitt 3/C Caitlin Chrans 3/C Chase Allan 3/C Brian Holloway 3/C Matt McKeen 3/C Nick Aufderheide

Josh Whitt Cait Chrans Chase Allen Brian Holloway Matt McKeen Nick Aufderheide Kevin Sercia

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UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY PARACHUTE TEAM

Articles (pre-2016)

ALUMNI Tailgater at Navy-Marine Corps Stadium

Canopy Course

New USNAPT Coaches

USNASC ALUMNI REUNION TAILGATER

Article ... Video ... Photo Gallery

NAVY - MC STADIUM DEMO JUMPS BY USNAPT

LEAP FROGS DEMO INTO WORDEN FIELD

(Info on Leap Frogs)

_{USNAPT Leaders Acquire USPA Supervisory Ratings}

2/C Jake Best - Team Leader 1/C Jake Mendelson - Team XO USPA Coach USPA Accelerated Freefall Instructor

USPA PRO USPA PRO USPA Coach

SEE THE NEW ISAM PAGE

USNAPT Collegiate Championships Report Newsletters

^{See new articles on EVENTS page !!}

USNASC'S Earliest Supporter in 2nd Retirement -- LtGen Jack Klimp

Meet the new USNASC supporter ! Randy Connell

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USNAPT MIDS TRAVEL TO PARACLETE WIND TUNNEL IN RAEFORD, NC WITH TEAM TRAINER MAJ. DAVIDSON IN FALL OF 2013

CONTINGENT OF 30 MIDS TRAVEL TO SKYDIVE CITY IN Z'HILLS OVER 2014 SPRING BREAK

Headed by First Class Mids Matt McKeen, Brian Holloway, Nick Aufderheide, and Cait Chrans, Katie Dawley, plus 2nd Class USNAPT Captain Ryan Hill, Chris Dunn, Youngster Jake Mendelson, and Plebe Jake Best, a group of 21 Mids took the AFF Course over the weeklong period.

Luke Jackson and Ryan Breznik spent spring break 2014 in Dallas, TX. Note the great sunset photo below.

NEW USNAPT PATCH PRESENTED TO CAPT OLSON

(See article on Team Training Page - Training Exercises)

Awesome photo of U. S. Navy Parachute Team (Leap Frogs) in 9-way freefall formation with 2/C Dan Murphy and Sam Prescott in middle (forecenter); over San Diego Skydiving Center, Chula Vista, CA

January, 2011

Midshipmen Meet Navy Leap Frogs at Army-Navy Game after Demo Into Stadium 12/11/2010

Photo on Left: L to R; 1/C Aaron Funzi, 4/C Chase Allan, 3/C Nick Hardesty, 1/C Brendan Aronson, 2/C Robert Nelson, 3/C Sam Prescott, 1/C Rob Roy, 3/C Dan Murphy, 3/C Mitch Graves

Hoping one day to emulate the Leap Frogs ability to do stadium demos, the USNAPT meets with that group at the Army-Navy game; won by Navy. Thanks to CAPT (ret'd) Norm Olson for interceding with Leap Frogs to allow the Academy Team leadership to arrange the meeting.

The previous week, 12/4/2010, the USNAPT met with the Black Knights of USMA West Point at Phillips AAF field in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD for a joint USNA/USMA training exercise from the Marine Corps Reserve C-130.

(See photos at the Photo Gallery on Members Page)

DISCLAIMER

This website is not the official website for the USNA Skydiving Club. It has no direct connection with the Naval Academy administration or personnel. It's purpose is to assist the process of fundraising and subsidy for the USNA Parachute Team. It does not handle funds. See 'Sponsors' panel above for contribution process.

MISSION

Establish a formal program of skydiving instruction to:

♦ Safely introduce midshipmen to the third-dimensional aviation environment and the unique psychodynamic demands of performance; for the pursuit of self-awareness, self-conquest and improved self-control under stress. This group is known as the

Naval Academy Skydiving Club (USNASC)

♦ Develop a capable contingent to represent the United States Naval Academy at inter-service and inter-collegiate skydiving competitions; including the United States Parachute Association Collegiate National Championships. This group is known as the

Naval Academy Parachute Team (USNAPT)

♦ Train selected midshipmen from the Parachute Team to demonstrate precision freefall and parachute accuracy skills on-campus, at Navy-Marine Corps stadium, or any other venue where exposure to the public of contemporary Academy programs may enhance it's image and progressive nature. This group is known as the

Naval Academy Skydiving Demo Team

Naval Academy Parachute Team (USNAPT) at Black & Gold Invitational Meet, Fort Bragg, 2008

Front: SSG Howie Sanborn, USAPT (Golden Knights) Black Demo Team, Midn. 3/C Micah Penley, 1/C Jill Hutchinson, 2/C Sallie Haas, 2/C Brittany Bolton, SFC Matt Davidson, USAPT Formation Skydiving Team. Rear: Maj. Mike Butler, USMC, Midn. 3/C Nick Firestone, 1/C Ben Fox, 1/C Brian McMenamin, 3/C Rob Roy, 2/C Mike Head, 1/C Dane Robie, Maj. Mike Davidson, USA (Ret.), Coach. Not present: 1/C Allan Ambris

2010 USNAPT: Joint training session w/ USMA West Point. C-130 aircraft

L to R: Micah Penley, Nick Hardesty, Mitch Graves, Chase Allan, Mike Schultz, Jordan Davidson,

Rob Roy, Brendan Aronson, Robert Nelson, Aaron Frunzi, Dan Murphy, Sam Prescott,

LT Jeff Applebaugh, USN, Off.Rep.

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