<p>KPFootballDad’s reply as stated below is what I am referring to.</p>
<p>The Naval Academy has its own “Official” Online store where friends & family can purchase academy souvenirs: NavyOnline.com </p>
<h2>Why doesn’t the USMMA have something like this available; are we trying to stay “The Best Kept Secret”.</h2>
<p>Maybe we are not Americas best kept secret. Maybe we are just Americas most poorly marketed Academy.</p>
<p>They just need to set up a section with web access to clothing, hats, shirts, mugs, glass ware etc. The school needs to get with the exchange on base and figure this out. Look, the items I believe people would be ordering are not shaving cream, razors, beer, cigarettes (I realize KP’s store probably doesn’t sell the beer & cigarettes). (It’s just that when I was in the service those two were the items people would always say, how lucky I was to pay the Navy Exchange price as opposed to the civilian price.) I also know that kids and parents who are thinking about, or have recently been accepted to the Academy would love to purchase items like, example: Hoodies, Tee Shirts with the school name or school name with sport they will play etc. Just to say “Hey this is where I’m going or this is where my kid goes.” </p>
<p>While some parents associations have some nice items…we deserve at minimum to have the selection we had last year. Of the HUNDREDS of schools nationwide INCLUDING 4 of the 5 ACADEMIES, all can purchase “OFFICIAL” school “pride” items online.</p>
<p>Look I have several shirts, sweats, and window stickers (purchased while visiting the school on a Trip), but I also know of relatives and friends who like them and I’m sure I’m not alone in this.</p>