Class of 2023 Plebe Parent Weekend Booklet

Welcome to Parents’ Weekend! The Naval Academy Business Services Division (NABSD) is an integral part of your midshipman’s life providing a myriad of products and services that are an essential part of Academy life. NABSD was instrumental in the monumental task of issuing over 450,000 items to the incoming Plebe class with everything they need for their four years at the Naval Academy. This includes uniforms, shoes, boots, personal products, books, and stamps for writing letters to loved ones! During the course of each year, our staff washes and dry cleans over 1.5 million pounds of clothing. Our barbers and beauticians provide over 50,000 haircuts. NABSD’s tailors alter and repair 160,000 items. Our cobblers repair 3000 shoes, and the staff issues more than 85,000 textbooks. NABSD also operates the Midshipmen Store, the one-stop-shopping store which provides everything from pencils and paper to USNA gear and tailgate merchandise. The Midshipmen Store is available to the Brigade of Midshipmen, alumni, and parents of midshipmen. While you are visiting your midshipman, dine with us at one of the two retail dining services on theYard managed by NABSD. This includes the quick service Drydock Restaurant, featuring made-to-order deli sandwiches, grill items, and pizzas. The Alley, located in the Naval Academy Club, offers upscale lunch and dinner options along with great happy hour specials. Stop by 1845 Coffee at Gate 3 for a variety of coffee beverages and local baked goods. The Naval Academy Club is also a premier caterer offering Sunday Brunch and catered menus for special events and intimate gatherings.