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“Act to provide a naval armament” – 225th Anniversary of the Creation of the United States Navy
Honoring 30 Years of Women in Command at Sea
Seaman First Class Freddie Falgout: First Military Casualty of World War II
Captain Donnie Cochran: From Farm Boy to Blue Angels Flight Leader
In Memoriam: Rear Admiral Richard A. Riddell, USN
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Jun. 29, 2022
It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Richard Anderson “Dick” Riddell, U.S. Navy...
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In Memoriam: Rear Admiral Guy H.B. Shaffer, USN
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Jun. 28, 2022
It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Guy Henry Baskerville “Guy” Shaffer, U.S...
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In Memoriam: Rear Admiral Robert D. Hufstader, M...
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Jun. 23, 2022
It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Robert Duane “Bob” Hufstader, Jr., Medical...
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In Memoriam: Rear Admiral William M. Fogarty, USN
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Jun. 23, 2022
It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral William Miley “Bill” Fogarty, U.S. Navy...
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In Memoriam: Rear Admiral Richard A. Riddell, USN
It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Richard Anderson “Dick” Riddell,
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In Memoriam: Rear Admiral Guy H.B. Shaffer, USN
It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Guy Henry Baskerville “Guy”
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In Memoriam: Rear Admiral Robert D. Hufstader, MC, USN
It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Robert Duane “Bob” Hufstader,
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In Memoriam: Rear Admiral William M. Fogarty, USN
It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral William Miley “Bill” Fogarty,
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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,
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