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In Memoriam: Vice Admiral George R. Sterner, USN...
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Apr. 07, 2025
It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Vice Admiral George Rudolph Sterner on 29 November 2024...
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USS President: “…one of the finest pieces of nav...
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Apr. 07, 2025
Editor’s note: On May 10, 2022, Naval History and Heritage Command announced its commemoration of the 225th...
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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: Vice Admiral George R. Sterner, USN (Ret.)
It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Vice Admiral George Rudolph Sterner on 29
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In Memoriam: Rear Admiral Everette D. Stumbaugh, JAG, USN (Ret.)
It is with deep regret that I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Everette Don Stumbaugh on 27
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In Memoriam: Rear Admiral William J. Finneran, USN (Ret.)
It is with deep regret that I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral William John “Bill” Finneran
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In Memoriam: Rear Admiral Mark L. Tidd, USN, CHC (Ret.)
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