There was an error in the June 27 issue of Trident in the ‘‘Summer Concert Series Brings Music to Annapolis” article. The Naval Academy Band will perform at City Dock on July 8, 15, 22 and 29, and Aug. 5, 12 and 19. All performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and are free and open to the public. Trident staff regrets the error.

4th of July in Annapolis

In celebration of Independence Day, the City of Annapolis will host their annual fireworks display launched from a barge anchored off the entrance to the Annapolis Harbor at approximately 9:15 p.m. July 4. Independence Day festivities will take place in downtown Annapolis beginning at 6 p.m. with an old-fashioned parade to the City Dock. The Naval Academy Band will begin performing at 8 p.m. on City Dock and fireworks will be launched following the concert. There will be limited viewing areas for the general public on Academy grounds for the fireworks show and specific areas of the yard for viewing for staff and faculty as well as residents of the Yard.

Yard Access for 4th of July Events

Fireworks viewing for the general public will be near the Visitor’s Access Center at Gate 1 as well as along Turner Joy Road past the end of Rip Miller Field where the black metal fence ends at which point Security will be posted. There will be no authorized viewing from Rip Miller or Farragut Athletic Fields. There will be no areas open for picnicking on the yard; however backpacks, coolers, folding chairs and picnic baskets will be permitted on the grounds for the fireworks show. Backpacks and other containers will be inspected upon entrance to the USNA as alcohol, fireworks and other specified items are not permitted on Academy grounds. For the fireworks show, pets are also prohibited from Academy grounds. Pedestrians may only enter the Naval Academy through Gate 1. Gate 8 and 3 will not be open for the general public. There will be no flow of any personnel from the general public area and the rest of the Yard. Vehicular access to the Academy will be limited to Gate 8 for Academy residents, faculty and staff holding proper identification and DoD decals after 4 p.m. Parking will be available at Hospital Point, as College Creek Bridge will be closed to through traffic and only lower Yard residents will be allowed access. All vehicles, bags, backpacks and containers are subject to search. Following the fireworks show, all vehicles must exit through Gate 8. USNA staff, faculty and resident pedestrians may exit Academy grounds through Gates 3 or 8. Viewing for non-resident DoD personnel, faculty, staff and authorized guests will be made available at Hospital Point. There will be no viewing from Farragut Field Athletic Fields due to ongoing ground maintenance work. No viewing will be allowed south of the Main Mast Monument along Turner Joy Road. This area will be posted by Security personnel.

Trident Online

Trident articles can also be viewed online at www.dcmilitary.com⁄navalacademy.shtml.

Command Ombudsman

To contact the Naval Academy Ombudsman email Naomi Sullivan at ombudsman@usna.edu or call 443-223-7302.

Independence Day 5K

MWR Fitness will host a 5K Run July 13 at 7:30 a.m. at the Bay Room on Greenbury Point, NSA Annapolis. This run is open to all DoD personnel including active duty, retired military, reservists, DoD civilian employees, family members and USNA Contractors. Active duty military members are free; all others are $5. There will be T-shirts for all participants and prizes for age ⁄ gender groups. Register and pay in advance at the MWR Recreational Services Bldg. #89 until July 11 or at the Bay Room on the day of the race. For more information, call 410-293-9211 or 9200.

Proceedings Seeking Contributing Writers

The military publication, Proceedings, is looking for contributors to their publication. You don’t need to be a polished writer, as long as you have something important to say. Frequently, senior officers or retirees submit articles, but Proceedings encourages enlisted service members to submit as well. For guidelines, visit www.usni.org⁄magazines⁄AuthorGuidelines.asp. You’ll see on the side tab where you can peruse info on writing for Naval History magazine as well as books. Proceedings is not a part of the Navy or any government institution, and will pay their authors if they are published.

Bayhawks Lacrosse

The Washington Bayhawks are presenting their annual Military Appreciation Night July 19, 7 p.m., at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. The Bayhawks are hosting league rival, the Boston Cannons. Tickets for military personnel and military family members are only $15 each. A portion of the ticket proceeds will be donated to The Wounded Warrior Project, a homefront group of the DOD’s America Supports You program. For more information on the Bayhawks, visit http:⁄⁄www.washingtonbayhawks.com⁄.