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 OKNAPC is an acronym for the Oklahoma Naval
Academies Parents Club. We are a joint sea-going service academy club that
includes families and friends of the:
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United States Naval
Academy
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United States
Coast Guard Academy
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United States Merchant Marine Academy
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Naval Academy Prep School
...hence the plural usage of "Academies" in the club
name.
 Our Mission
The
purpose of our organization is to provide information and support to the
parents, guardians and sponsors of appointees, midshipmen, cadets, candidates
and graduates of the sea-going academies. Membership is open to anyone
interested in the goals and aspirations of the Naval Academies Parents Club -
Oklahoma.
 About Our Site
From this website you can access information about the sea-going
service academies for young men and women interested in serving their country in
the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard or Merchant Marines. Click on Club
Officers for contact names and numbers for obtaining
additional informational materials, OKNAPC club meeting schedule and locations
of meetings. Contact anyone of our club officers if you are interested in
becoming a member.
Our Links page connects you to a wealth of
information. Please accept our invitation to browse as long and often as
you like and feel free to get in touch with any of us if we can be of assistance.
On Becoming "Semper Gumby" Parents
The Marine Corps says
"Semper Fidelis" - Always Faithful.
USNA, USCGA & USMMA
Parents say "Semper Gumby" - Always Flexible.
Life at USNA, USCGA and USMMA is dynamic and changes in policy
occur continually. Schedules change at the Academies and that's a law in
the universe. Your plans and other logistical considerations may have to
change if you want to go with the flow. What was done last year at the
Academies may not be what is done this year. Your Midshipman or
Cadet may end up with duty at any time. Each company is different
...it all depends on the company and the military duties assigned to them.
Remember also that the Services own your child. Their
military timetables are what they focus on and may not necessarily fit into
your family plans. They exercise their right to change operations plans at
their discretion.
Things change and ups-and-downs will come, no matter how you plan.
The Academies my change schedules often with little to no notice, and you
and your midshipman/cadet have to fit in ... hence the term “Semper
Gumby” - Always Flexible. "Semper
Gumby" is a watchword that evolved into the parents motto
...remembering to remain verrrrry flexible by applying large doses of Semper
Gumby. It is admittedly one of the most valuable attitudes you’ll
learn as a Mid/Cadet Parent.
Be flexible with your plans, keep a sense of humor, and have faith in the
Academies. Be sure to have the ability to make last minute changes.
Thanks to the Zets for this term.
Enjoy
fair winds!
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