<p>You were not the first to request a “Shellback” item - but thanks for reminding me. In the coming weeks we will add designes for the following:</p>
<p>Golden Shellback (Crossing the Equator at the Date Line)
Shelback (Crossing the Equator)
Golden Dragon (Crossing the Date Line)
Blue Nose (Crossing the Arctic Circle)
Order of the Ditch (Panama Canal), etc…</p>
<p>As well as for Military and Government Support the Midshipmen have taken part in
OPERATION DEEP FREEZE (Antarctic Resupply)
OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM
OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOME
Katrina Recovery (100% donation to USMMA)
9/11 Recovery (100% donation to USMMA)
DESERT SHEILD/DESERT STORM
etc…</p>
<p>The folowing is a link to the first two designs, not that these designs can be found on lots of items in the store (decals, magnets, his and her sweatshirts, t-shirts and tanktops):</p>
<p>Designes for SHELLBACK (Corssing the Equator) and GOLDEN SHELLBACK (Crossing the Equatror at the International Date Line) have been added to the shop as requested…</p>
<p>You can see them here… You will the design on Clothing for Him, Clothing for Her as well as other items…</p>
<p>As asked for and promised… Here is a link for apparel honoring our midshipmen who have served in OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM (in support of Afghanistan) and OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM (in support of the war in Iraq) and as part of the greater War on Terror either directly or through strategic sealift… SHOW YOUR PRIDE - no other Academy can claim this!</p>
<p>Since my son was out to sea at Christmas we actually celebrated today, and I gave him one of the “golden dragon” shirts. He loved it, and it looks awesome. Thanks usmmecom</p>
<p>AMEN!!! I, too, was so disappointed when the Ship’s Store was taken over and our ability to buy online eliminated. Like you said…we are the least known of the 5 academies. Being able to don T-shirts and sweatshirts were always cause for conversations and questions from those who are totally unawear that USMMA exists. I have no solutions to offer, but will be most interested in any info anyone is able to come up with. I found this website by searching “USMMA coffee mugs”. Glad I found you all! GO USMMA!!!</p>
<p>Hey…thanks. Not the real deal, persa, but we can still get the message out there with these items. At least until we find out whether or not the Ship’s Store will ever be available to us again online. Thanks! midshipmansmom</p>
<p>I may have posted this info somewhere else on this site. I did post for another USMMA mom, but can’t see where it is. So, here I am again with the flag situation in CO. The supplier we’ve been using raised their prices to the point where we just couldn’t afford to have them made by them anymore. We’re searching for a new source and as soon as I get any information on our success (or lack thereof) I will post an update. We’re hopeful that we’ll find someone who is reasonably priced who can help us out. Acta Non Verba! Go KP!!
midshipmansmom</p>