Editor’s Note: On Base will not publish on Mon., Oct. 14, due to the Columbus Day holiday, but will resume publication on Tues., Oct. 15.
Snap of the Week
Naval Academy plebes climb the Herndon Monument, a tradition symbolizing the successful completion of the midshipmen’s freshman year. The class of 2027 completed the climb in 2 hours, 19 minutes and 11 seconds. Navy photo by Stacy Godfrey