Navy Capt. Jim Cunha - New Command
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) -- The Navy has named a new commanding officer for the > U.S. Naval Academy Preparatory School in > Newport, R.I. > > Navy Capt. Jim Cunha of Rumford, R.I., is stepping in for Capt. Anthony > Barnes. > > Barnes temporarily held the job after Capt. Leland Hart Sebring was relieved > of duty in August. > > The preparatory school is responsible for strengthening academic skills of > about 300 potential candidates each year for the Naval Academy. A year at > the school can improve a candidate's chances of receiving an appointment to > the academy in Annapolis and succeeding there.