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In Memoriam: Rear Admiral Everette D. Stumbaugh,...
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Mar. 05, 2025
It is with deep regret that I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Everette Don Stumbaugh on 27 February...
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In Memoriam: Rear Admiral William J. Finneran, U...
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Mar. 03, 2025
It is with deep regret that I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral William John “Bill” Finneran on 24...
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In Memoriam: Rear Admiral Mark L. Tidd, USN, CHC...
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Feb. 28, 2025
It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Mark Luzerne Tidd on 22 February 2025, at...
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In Memoriam: Rear Admiral James E. McCardell, Jr...
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Feb. 10, 2025
I regret the extreme tardiness of this note; however, this was yet another case of Navy Flag Matters and me...
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In Memoriam: Rear Admiral Everette D. Stumbaugh, JAG, USN (Ret.)
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In Memoriam: Rear Admiral William J. Finneran, USN (Ret.)
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In Memoriam: Rear Admiral Mark L. Tidd, USN, CHC (Ret.)
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