U. S. Naval Academy Skydiving Club

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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 below for contribution process.

May 20, 2012
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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

1/C Robert Nelson 1/C Aaron Frunzi 2/C Dan Murphy; Co-Captain 2/C Sam Prescott; Co-Captain

2/C Mitch Graves 2/C Nick Hardesty 2/C Elise Lagergren 2/C Zach Tatum 2/C Jeff Inloes

3/C Caitlin Chrans 3/C Josh Whitt 3/C Chase Allan 3/C Brian Holloway

LT Jeff Applebaugh -- Officer Representative Mike Davidson, Maj. USA (ret'd.); Former Army Golden Knights XO; Team Trainer LT Dave Alexander/Orthodox Chaplain

SKYDIVER ROSTER

IN-TRAINING

3/C Matt McKeen 2/C Aaron Esparza 4/C Caitie Petrofes 4/C John Mayer 3/C Nick Aufderheide

2/C Sean Parmigiane 4/C Ryan Hill

Team Supporters:

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

Bios: LtGen Klimp CAPT Olson ADM Olson Chip Maury COL Tom Kolditz

Peter Nelson CDR USN (ret'd.) Rich Black, U.S. Navy Seal (ret'd.); early USNA skydiving Supporter Joannie Murphy; proprietor of The Sunshine Factory Equipment Store, and co-owner of Skydive City in Zephyrhills, FL Amanda Owens, Former DZ Manager, Sebastian, FL; Wind Tunnel trainer

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

CPO David Watson, USN ret'd., early USNA skydiving supporter 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

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 (NASC).

♦ Train selected midshipmen 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 (NASDT).

♦ 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 (NAPT).

The Naval Academy Skydiving Club mission is articulated above. The mission of this website is to assist, where possible and acceptable, the process of fundraising and subsidy for the Academy Parachute Team.