Aug. 31, 2023

In Memoriam: Rear Admiral Ronald L. Christenson, USN

It is with deep regret that I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral (lower half) Ronald Lee “Rabbit” Christenson on 24 August 2023 at age 75. Rear Admiral Christenson entered the U.S. Naval Academy in June 1965 and served as a naval aviator until his retirement in February 2000 as head of Aviation Manpower and Training (N889) in the Office of

Aug. 14, 2023

In Memoriam: Rear Admiral James H. Scott, USN (Ret).

It is with deep regret that I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral James Hernandez Scott on 23 February 2023 at age 96. Rear Admiral Scott entered the U.S. Naval Academy in June 1945 and served as a naval aviator until his retirement in September 1980 as Commander Naval Base Norfolk/Commandant Fifth Naval District. His commands included Attack

July 18, 2023

In Memoriam: Rear Admiral Donald K. Bullard, USN (Ret.)

It is with deep regret that I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Donald Kenneth Bullard on 11 July 2023 at age 72. Rear Admiral Bullard was commissioned in June 1973 and served as a naval aviator until his retirement in February 2008 as the first commander of Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC). His commands included Strike Fighter

July 18, 2023

In Memoriam: Rear Admiral Jimmie W. Taylor, USN (Ret.)

It is with deep regret that I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral (lower half) Jimmie Wilkes Taylor on 11 July 2023 at age 89. Rear Admiral Taylor enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve as a naval aviation cadet in February 1957 and served as a naval aviator until his retirement in 1991 as chief of Naval Air Training. His command tours included

June 13, 2023

In Memoriam: Admiral James B. Busey IV, USN (Ret.)

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Admiral James Buchanan Busey IV on 21 April 2023 at age 90. Admiral Busey enlisted in the U.S. Navy in January 1952, was commissioned an ensign in the U.S. Naval Reserve in February 1954, and served as a naval aviator until his retirement in June 1989 as Commander in Chief, Allied Forces

June 8, 2023

In Memoriam: Rear Admiral Burnham C. McCaffree Jr., USN (Ret.)

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral (lower half) Burnham Clough “Mike” McCaffree Jr. on 13 May 2023 at age 91. Rear Admiral McCaffree enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve in 1948, graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1954, and served as a surface warfare officer until his retirement in 1988 as Assistant Deputy Chief

April 24, 2023

In Memoriam: Boatswain’s Mate First Class Howard K. Potts The Oldest Living Survivor of USS Arizona (BB-39)

And then there was one. It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Boatswain’s Mate First Class Howard Kenton “Ken” Potts on 21 April 2023 at age 102. Ken was the oldest living survivor of the battleship Arizona (BB-39), which was destroyed during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, 7 December 1941. This leaves Lieutenant Commander Lou

April 20, 2023

In Memoriam: Rear Admiral William D. Masters, USNR (Ret.)

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral (lower half) William David “Bill” Masters Jr. on 4 April 2023 at age 79. Rear Admiral Masters enlisted in the U.S. Navy in March 1964, was commissioned in March 1973, and served as a cryptologic officer until his retirement in June 2006 as Vice Commander, Naval Network Warfare

April 13, 2023

In Memoriam: Vice Admiral Albert M. Calland, USN (Ret)

It is with deep regret that I inform you of the passing of Vice Admiral Albert Melrose “Bert” Calland III, U.S. Navy, Retired, on 31 March 2023 at age 70. Vice Admiral Calland entered the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) in June 1970 and served as a SEAL until his retirement in July 2007 as deputy director for Strategic Operational Planning for the

April 5, 2023

In Memoriam: Rear Admiral Steven R. Briggs, USN (Ret.)

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral (upper half) Steven Russell “Steve” Briggs on 4 February 2023 at age 81. Rear Admiral Briggs entered the U.S. Navy via the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) in September 1959 and served as a naval aviator until his retirement in January 1997 as the Director of Aviation