Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium is a stadium located in Annapolis, Maryland near the campus of U.S. Naval Academy. Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium currently houses the NCAA team the Navy Midshipmen. The stadium opened under its current name in 1959 with the construction taking just over one year at a cost of just over $3 million, $24 million in present day dollars. The latest renovation was in 2004.
The Navy Midshipmen are members of the Independent Conference of the within National Collegiate Athletic Association. They are known by their team colors consisting of blue and gold. Their mascot is Bill the Goat.
The stadium currently holds 34,000 fans. They are over 140 seats at the club level. Currently, it is the 92nd largest stadium in the NCAA. The record fan attendance of 34,000 has been recorded multiple times over the years. In terms of parking there is on-campus parking and satellite parking lots both containing general and reserved spots.
Season tickets are available with prices starting around $209. Individual tickets start at about $20 depending on the game. Tickets are available through the team website and ticket exchanges.
The Chesapeake Bay field office of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior. Its mission is "is to conserve, protect and enhance fish and wildlife and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people."
Specifically, this group of biologists protect endangered species and habitats in the Chesapeake Bay and nearby areas. The USFWS Web site provides a complete list of contacts to obtain information on a variety of topics such as connecting with nature, outdoor recreation, wildlife and habitat.
The Annapolis station of the U.S. Coast Guard was built in 1972. The station patrols and responds to calls in the area north to the Magothy River and south to Chesapeake Beach. The fleet consists of a 41-foot and three 25-foot response boats. The station is kept busy in the summer and fall, especially during the U.S. Naval Academy graduation events and the Annapolis boat shows when there are a lot of people out on the water.
The official name of the Annapolis Armory is the LTC (MD) E. Leslie Medford Armory. This red brick facility has a tank parked out front and is located just off West Street, visible from Route 50. The armory houses an Army National Guard recruiter office, where civilians can get information about serving the military on a part-time basis.
Also located at the armory is the 1st Squadron, 158th Cavalry Regiment. Note that the armory is maintained by the Maryland National Guard and can be rented for special events. Call to determine renter eligibility, facility availability and financial and legal requirements.
