Midshipmen Action Group Continues to Make a Difference Through Community Service One Mission at a Time

As the largest student-led volunteer group, MAG completed hundreds of community service projects in 2024 and 2025, positively impacting lives from Annapolis to Washington State. These initiatives included tutoring, organizing food drives, supporting the Special Olympics, and mentoring youth at the Boys & Girls Clubs. MAG participants contributed thousands of service hours and built lasting partnerships with community leaders, educators, and nonprofits.

In Academic Year 2024-2025, 835 midshipmen in MAG volunteered 1,783 times across 119 events, totaling 14,402 hours. Their work supported 29 projects in youth mentorship, environmental sustainability, veterans and convalescents, and in-kind giving. Including other midshipmen-led service organizations, the Brigade of Midshipmen participated in 189 service events, accumulating 16,943 hours. The Princeton Review recognized the Naval Academy as No. 1 for “Great Town-Gown Relations,” an honor held through 2025, which reflects the strong trust and collaboration between midshipmen and the Annapolis community.

Cmdr. Kyle Bandermann, MAG officer representative, noted, "The countless acts of selflessness, compassion, and commitment to others—these things are not just good deeds, they’re force multipliers. They’re the bedrock on which our readiness for war is built.” Over 4,000 midshipmen volunteered their time, reaching thousands in underserved communities. A flagship program, “Mids for Kids,” sent over 100 midshipmen weekly to Anne Arundel County public schools for mentorship and academic support. Outreach extended beyond the county, with MAG volunteers traveling to Washington State during spring break to work with three Boys & Girls Clubs, including those serving Indigenous youth. They also visited Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, sparking conversations about service and military careers among teens. Cmdr. Bandermann added, "The extracurricular activities that draw the largest participation on the Yard are the ones focused on service to our neighbors and the people most in need. Yes, our community relationships and service are the soft power, but these soon-to-be commissioned officers would never mistake soft for weak. Service is the discipline behind the uniform."

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