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June 21, 2022

In Memoriam: Rear Admiral William J. Ryan, SC, USN

It is with deep regret that I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral William Jardine “Bill” Ryan, Supply Corps, U.S. Navy (Retired), on 13 May 2022 at age 91. Rear Admiral Ryan entered the U.S. Naval Academy in 1948 and served as a Supply Corps officer until his retirement in 1985 as Commander, Defense Fuel Support Center, Cameron Station,

June 21, 2022

In Memoriam: Rear Admiral Mark D. Guadagnini, USN

It is with deep regret that I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Mark Daniel “Guad” Guadagnini, U.S. Navy (Retired), on 10 June 2022 at age 64. Rear Admiral Guadagnini entered the U.S. Naval Academy in 1976 and served as a naval aviator until his retirement in 2013 as the director, Maritime Headquarters for U.S. Fleet Forces Command. His

May 3, 2022

In Memoriam: Rear Admiral Michael P. Nowakowski, USN (Ret).

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Michael Peter “Mike” Nowakowski, U.S. Navy (Retired), on 22 April 2022 at age 69. Rear Admiral Nowakowski was commissioned via Officer Candidate School in 1974 and served as a surface warfare officer until his retirement in 2007 as the president, Board of Inspection and Survey. His

May 3, 2022

In Memoriam: Rear Admiral Riley D. Mixson, USN (Ret).

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Riley Dewitt Mixson, U.S. Navy (Retired), on 27 April 2022 at age 85. Rear Admiral Mixson enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve in 1958 and served as a naval aviator until his retirement in 1994 as director, Air Warfare Division (N88), Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO). His

May 3, 2022

In Memoriam: Rear Admiral Isham W. Linder, USN (Ret).

It is with deep regret that I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Isham Wiseman “Sam” Linder, U.S. Navy (Retired), on 22 January 2022 at age 97 (a couple weeks shy of 98). Rear Admiral Linder enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve in 1942 and served as a naval aviator until his retirement in 1978 as superintendent of the Naval Postgraduate

April 28, 2022

In Memoriam: Admiral Ronald J. Zlatoper, USN (Ret).

It is with deep regret that I inform you of the passing of Admiral Ronald Joseph “Zap” Zlatoper on 21 April 2022 at age 80. Admiral Zlatoper entered the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) in 1959 and served as an aviator until his retirement in 1997 as Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet. His commands included Attack Squadron EIGHT

March 30, 2022

In Memoriam: RADM Thomas James Hill, SC, USNR (Ret.)

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Thomas James “Tom” Hill, Supply Corps, U.S. Naval Reserve (Retired), on 17 February 2022 at age 79. Rear Admiral Hill entered the U.S. Naval Reserve in 1964 and served as a Supply Corps officer until his retirement in 2002 as transportation director for Naval Supply Systems Command.

March 23, 2022

In Memoriam: Rear Admiral Edward Bigelow Baker, USN (Ret.)

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Edward Bigelow “Ted” Baker, Jr., U.S. Navy (Retired), on 26 January 2022 at age 84. Rear Admiral Baker entered the U.S. Naval Academy in 1955 and served as a surface warfare officer until his retirement in 1993 as Assistant Deputy CNO for Plans, Policy and Operations (N3/N5B.) His

March 17, 2022

In Memoriam: Rear Admiral Eric Alton McVadon, Jr., USN (Ret.)

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Eric Alton McVadon, Jr., U.S. Navy (Retired) on 15 February 2022 at age 85. Rear Admiral McVadon entered the U.S. Navy as an NROTC midshipman in 1955 and served as a naval aviator and politico-military policy expert until his retirement in 1992 as the U.S. defense and naval attaché

March 9, 2022

In Memoriam: Rear Admiral Harry Kenneth Fiske, USN (Ret.)

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Harry Kenneth Fiske, U.S. Navy (Retired) on 4 February 2022 at age 85. Rear Admiral Fiske entered the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) in 1954 and served as a surface line officer until his retirement in 1990 as Deputy Assistant Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) for