DOT 20-06
Friday, February 03, 2006

News Digest

Merchant Marine Featured at Super Bowl XL
Two midshipmen from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy will be part of the pre-game ceremonies for Super Bowl XL in Detroit on Sunday, February 5. This marks the first time the academy has been asked to participate in this event. Paul Fitzpatrick, of Marietta, GA, and Jonathan Dufault, of Colorado Springs, CO, are both drummers in the academy’s Regimental Band. They will play the drum cadence for the Joint Services Color Guard. Contact: Shannon Russell (202) 366-5807.

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