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DRAPPER 43

A PINNACLE NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE EVENT

ACCESS TO THE NAVAL ACADEMY

Please plan to bring a Department of Defense (DoD) identification, Common Access Card (CAC) and a second form of identification. Your name must be on the access list in order to attend Draper 43.


Parking at USNA is very limited. Parking is available at Navy Marine Memorial Stadium for a nominal fee and there will be shuttles available beginning at 0915 between the Stadium and Hopper Hall. Pickup location will be in front of the Blue Angel jet on the Southern side of the stadium.


Please contact Sophie Hill Sophie.s.hill.civ@socom.mil if you are unable to attend the session on the morning of 08 October but would like to attend another session on 08/09 October.


SESSION 1

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE LEADERS and INTERAGENCY PARTNERS

Hosted by

Naval Special Warfare Center

Date

08 Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Time of event

1000 - 1300: Department of Defense Leaders

1400 - 1600: Interagency Partners

Event check-in location

Hopper Hall

United States Naval Academy

597 McNair Road, MD 21402

Event parking

Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium

550 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401

Maps

Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium Parking

Hopper Hall Reserved Parking

Hopper Hall Shuttle Drop-off

United States Naval Academy Map

SESSION 2

CONGRESSIONAL MEMBERS and STAFFERS

Hosted by

Naval Special Warfare Center

Date

09 Thursday, October 9, 2025

Time of event

1000 - 1300: Congressional Members and Staffers

1400 - 1600: International Partners

Event check-in location

Hopper Hall

United States Naval Academy

597 McNair Road, MD 21402

Event parking

Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium

550 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401

Maps

Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium Parking

Hopper Hall Reserved Parking

Hopper Hall Shuttle Drop-off

United States Naval Academy Map

Results:
Author: Courtesy Asset, Naval Special Warfare Center, Public Affairs Office

Members of AllTru work out at Naval Special Warfare Basic Training Command at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado. - NAVAL AMPHIBIOUS BASE CORONADO, Calif. (Oct. 7, 2023) Members of AllTru wade in the Pacific Ocean to cool down after a workout at Naval Special Warfare Basic Training Command on Naval Amphibious Base Coronado. AllTru is a unique, non-profit organization comprised of combat veteran women who have served alongside elite special operations units around the world. Naval Special Warfare is the nation's elite maritime special operations force, uniquely positioned to extend the Fleet's reach and gain and maintain access for the Joint Force in competition and conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dylan Lavin)

Naval Special Warfare Center Hosts AllTru Women Combat Veterans

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Naval Special Warfare Center Hosts AllTru Women Combat Veterans

Oct. 7, 2023
On September 30, the Naval Special Warfare Center welcomed members of AllTru, a unique non-profit organization comprised of women combat veterans who have served alongside elite Special Operations units around the world. These women, alongside men and partners they served with, share stories of their experiences and of the heroism displayed by their fallen teammates to inspire the next generation.
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