Naval Institute members and friends gathered at the U.S. Naval Academy's Alumni Hall on 25 April for the 127th Annual Meeting of the U.S. Naval Institute. Attendees celebrated the induction of new Golden Life (50-year) members and the achievements of the winners of the 38th Annual Naval Institute Naval and Maritime Photo Contest; the Business Associate of the Year; Naval Institute Press, Proceedings , and Naval History Authors of the Year; Special Awards of Merit; and winners of the Arleigh Burke, Enlisted, and Vincent Astor Memorial Leadership Essay Contests.
