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Aaaaand we're in the 90s now! (The best decade... kidding.) Please join Jeannette and Shannon as we talk with Kristin (Dryfuse) Barnes '92, F-14 RIO, doctor of naturopathic medicine, Ironman triathlete, author of Haysoos the Honu, and so much more. Ask her how she got her call sign, Rosie... news flash, it's not because of Rosie the Riveter. We're talking about Navy jet squadrons in the 90s, after all.

Kristin is brilliant, a crazy impressive athlete, and was one of the first women to enter the F-14 community and knock down barriers right after women were finally allowed into combat aviation. As if that isn't enough, she then went back to school and earned two master's degrees and a doctorate. Her bio is impressive... and talking to her was even more fun than reading her bio! Please join us and listen to her story - and if you're interested, check out her children's book (Haysoos the Honu)!

Thank yous:

Thank you to the USNA Women's Glee Club for letting us use their beautiful voices!

We also want to put in a plug for our fellow USNA AA&F Fleet of Podcasts: Sing Second, Navy Football, Anchors Aweigh, and Academy Insider. The USNA AA&F is now supporting the Waypoints podcast by covering the editing costs for us through the 50th Anniversary next spring! And we're sharing notes from the AA&F to help spread the word:

• Army/Navy game is December 13! Navy and Army uniforms were revealed this week, and the game button from the AA&F is out on their instagram page (@usnaalumni).

• Service Assignment Day is November 20. Last year, Class of 2025 had 787 total Navy assignments and 262 total Marine Corps assignments for a total of 1,049 for the class. 

• For Daily Shipmate and Podcast Fleet supporters: "Do you have a business? Or maybe you work for a company that wants to connect with the Naval and Marine Corps community? Either way, we want to hear from you. Daily Shipmate and our Fleet of Podcasts reach thousands of alumni every day around the globe. Sponsoring these platforms is an awesome way to get in front of fellow alumni, support Navy programs, and spotlight your business to a trusted, seriously engaged audience. So whether you're an alum-owned business, part of a company that gives back, or serving local folks in D.C., Baltimore, Annapolis, or folks anywhere, this is your chance to plug into the Navy network. Shoot us an email at dailyshipmate@usna.com and let's chat."

• Wreaths Across America - if you support this effort each year, this year's drive still needs help - 700 wreaths shy of the total of 2,900 needed. If you can spare the change please help. Each wreath is $17.00 and by going to this sitewreathsacrossamerica.org/md0011 for every three wreaths you buy USNA will get the 4th for free.

Thank you!