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In Memoriam: Rear Admiral Everette D. Stumbaugh,...

It is with deep regret that I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Everette Don Stumbaugh on 27 February...

In Memoriam: Rear Admiral William J. Finneran, U...

It is with deep regret that I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral William John “Bill” Finneran on 24...

In Memoriam: Rear Admiral Mark L. Tidd, USN, CHC...

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Mark Luzerne Tidd on 22 February 2025, at...

In Memoriam: Rear Admiral James E. McCardell, Jr...

I regret the extreme tardiness of this note; however, this was yet another case of Navy Flag Matters and me...

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Sept. 23, 2020

USS Thresher - What We Learned From Loss

The tragic loss of USS Thresher remains a pivotal moment in U.S. submarine operations, safety and