Old Goat

In United States [Naval Academy] terminology, the Old Goat is the longest-serving Naval Academy graduate on active duty. Since 2014, the designation has been accompanied by an award created by a previous Old Goat, Rear Admiral Alton L. Stocks. The awarda crystal decanter engraved with the initials and class years of previous holdersis passed to a new Old Goat upon the current holder's retirement. There have been ten Old Goats so awarded, each after more than 35 years' service to the U.S. Navy.

Award Recipients

The current Old Goat is Admiral Stuart B. Munsch, who has served as Commander, United States Naval Forces Europe and Africa since 2022. He received the title and accompanying award from Admiral John C. Aquilino, the outgoing commander of United States Indo-Pacific Command on 26 June 2024.

Class of 1978

The Naval Academy's Class of 1978 was just the fourth USNA class to produce four full (four-star) admirals; each was recognized as the Old Goat.