Commandant's Desk
October, 2015
IthasbeenachallengingfirstsemesterhereinCas-
CoNtiNuiNg eduCAtioN mAiNe mAritime ACAdemy
tine, but I am proud to report that our Midshipmen
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have lived up to their reputation for compassion and
level-headedness in these trying times. The tragedy of El
Faro hit close to home for al classes this month. our 1/C
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I have had no shortage of volunteers for this solemn duty.
Through it al , the Midshipmen have maintained a positive
attitude and truly have embodied the titles of officers &
Shipmates.
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Until next time, Shipmates,
Capt. Nate Gandy '92
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