May 3, 2022

In Memoriam: Rear Admiral Michael P. Nowakowski, USN (Ret).

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Michael Peter “Mike” Nowakowski, U.S. Navy (Retired), on 22 April 2022 at age 69. Rear Admiral Nowakowski was commissioned via Officer Candidate School in 1974 and served as a surface warfare officer until his retirement in 2007 as the president, Board of Inspection and Survey. His

May 3, 2022

In Memoriam: Rear Admiral Riley D. Mixson, USN (Ret).

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Riley Dewitt Mixson, U.S. Navy (Retired), on 27 April 2022 at age 85. Rear Admiral Mixson enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve in 1958 and served as a naval aviator until his retirement in 1994 as director, Air Warfare Division (N88), Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO). His

May 3, 2022

In Memoriam: Rear Admiral Isham W. Linder, USN (Ret).

It is with deep regret that I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Isham Wiseman “Sam” Linder, U.S. Navy (Retired), on 22 January 2022 at age 97 (a couple weeks shy of 98). Rear Admiral Linder enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve in 1942 and served as a naval aviator until his retirement in 1978 as superintendent of the Naval Postgraduate

April 28, 2022

In Memoriam: Admiral Ronald J. Zlatoper, USN (Ret).

It is with deep regret that I inform you of the passing of Admiral Ronald Joseph “Zap” Zlatoper on 21 April 2022 at age 80. Admiral Zlatoper entered the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) in 1959 and served as an aviator until his retirement in 1997 as Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet. His commands included Attack Squadron EIGHT

March 30, 2022

In Memoriam: RADM Thomas James Hill, SC, USNR (Ret.)

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Thomas James “Tom” Hill, Supply Corps, U.S. Naval Reserve (Retired), on 17 February 2022 at age 79. Rear Admiral Hill entered the U.S. Naval Reserve in 1964 and served as a Supply Corps officer until his retirement in 2002 as transportation director for Naval Supply Systems Command.

March 23, 2022

In Memoriam: Rear Admiral Edward Bigelow Baker, USN (Ret.)

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Edward Bigelow “Ted” Baker, Jr., U.S. Navy (Retired), on 26 January 2022 at age 84. Rear Admiral Baker entered the U.S. Naval Academy in 1955 and served as a surface warfare officer until his retirement in 1993 as Assistant Deputy CNO for Plans, Policy and Operations (N3/N5B.) His

March 17, 2022

In Memoriam: Rear Admiral Eric Alton McVadon, Jr., USN (Ret.)

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Eric Alton McVadon, Jr., U.S. Navy (Retired) on 15 February 2022 at age 85. Rear Admiral McVadon entered the U.S. Navy as an NROTC midshipman in 1955 and served as a naval aviator and politico-military policy expert until his retirement in 1992 as the U.S. defense and naval attaché

March 9, 2022

In Memoriam: Rear Admiral Harry Kenneth Fiske, USN (Ret.)

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Harry Kenneth Fiske, U.S. Navy (Retired) on 4 February 2022 at age 85. Rear Admiral Fiske entered the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) in 1954 and served as a surface line officer until his retirement in 1990 as Deputy Assistant Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) for

March 7, 2022

In Memoriam: Admiral Thomas B. Hayward, USN (Ret.), 21st CNO 1924–2022

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Admiral Thomas Bibb Hayward, U.S. Navy (Retired), on 3 March at age 97. Admiral Hayward enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve as an aviation cadet in May 1943, graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1947, and served as a naval aviator until his retirement in July 1982 as the 21st Chief of Naval

March 1, 2022

In Memoriam: Rear Admiral Ronald Charles Wilgenbusch, USN (Ret.)

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Ronald Charles Wilgenbusch, U.S. Navy (Retired), on 25 February 2022 at age 83. Rear Admiral Wilgenbusch enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve in 1956 and served as a surface line officer and materiel professional, with specialty in communications, until his retirement in 1991 as

Feb. 25, 2022

In Memoriam: Rear Admiral Albert Eugene “Al” Rieder, U.S. Naval Reserve (Ret.)

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Albert Eugene “Al” Rieder, U.S. Naval Reserve (Retired) on 17 January 2022 at age 87. Rear Admiral Rieder enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve in 1952 and served as a surface line officer until his retirement in 1989 as Commander, Naval Base Philadelphia. His commands included Naval

Feb. 25, 2022

In Memoriam: Rear Admiral Richard Anthony “Dick” Martini, U.S. Navy (Ret.)

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Richard Anthony “Dick” Martini, U.S. Navy (Retired) on 31 January 2022 at age 90. Rear Admiral Martini was commissioned an ensign in the U.S. Naval Reserve in 1954 and served as a patrol squadron aviator until his retirement in 1984 as director of the Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)

Feb. 16, 2022

The passing of Rear Admiral (lower half) Horace MacVaugh III, Medical Corps, U.S. Naval Reserve (Ret.)

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral (lower half) Horace MacVaugh III, Medical Corps, U.S. Naval Reserve (Retired) on 24 January 2022 at age 91. Rear Admiral MacVaugh entered the U.S. Navy in 1956 at the rank of lieutenant and served as a medical doctor for over 30 years. Horace MacVaugh graduated from Yale University

Jan. 27, 2022

In Memoriam: Vice Admiral James B. Perkins III, USN (Ret.)

In Memoriam: Vice Admiral James B. Perkins III, USN (Ret.)It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Vice Admiral James Blenn Perkins III, U.S. Navy (Retired) on November 27, 2021 at age 79. James Perkins entered the U.S. Naval Academy in 1960 and served as a surface line officer until his retirement in 1999 as Commander, Military

Jan. 20, 2022

In Memoriam: Rear Admiral Charles Frederick (“Chick”) Rauch, USN (Ret.)

It is with deep regret that I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Charles Frederick “Chick” Rauch, Jr., U.S. Navy (Retired), on 19 December 2021, at age 96. Charles Rauch entered the U.S. Naval Academy in 1944, and served as a submarine officer until his retirement in 1976 as Assistant Chief of Naval Personnel for human resource management.

Jan. 20, 2022

In Memoriam: Rear Admiral George Rhodes Worthington, USN (Ret.)

It is with deep regret that I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral (lower half) George Rhodes Worthington, U.S. Navy (Retired), on 18 December 2021 at age 84. George Worthington enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve in 1955, graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1961, and served as a surface line officer, underwater demolition team (UDT)

Jan. 22, 2021

Passing of Vice Adm. Bernard M. Kauderer, USN (Ret.)

Vice Adm. Bernard M. KaudererIt is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Vice Admiral Bernard Marvin "Bud" Kauderer, U.S. Navy (Retired) on January 19, 2021 at age 89.  Bud Kauderer entered the U.S. Naval Academy in June 1949 and served as a submarine officer until his retirement in 1986 as the Commander, Submarine Force U.S. Atlantic

Jan. 13, 2021

Passing of Adm. Ronald J. Hays, USN (Ret.)

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Admiral Ronald Jackson "Ron" Hays, U.S. Navy (Retired) on January 10, 2021 at age 92. Ron Hays entered the U.S. Naval Academy in 1946 and served as a Naval Aviator until his retirement in 1988 as the Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Pacific Command.  His commands included Attack Squadron VA-85, Naval

Dec. 24, 2020

Passing of Vice Adm. Douglas C. Plate, U.S. Navy (Retired)

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Vice Admiral Douglas C. Plate, U.S. Navy (Retired) on December 21, 2020 at age 100. Below is what I wrote on the occasion of his 100th Birthday last July.It is with great pleasure I inform you that Vice Adm. Douglas Caulfied Plate, U.S. Navy (Retired) is about to celebrate his 100th Birthday on

Dec. 21, 2020

Passing of Rear Adm. Allen E. Hill, USN (Ret.)

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Allen Edward 'Boot' Hill, U.S. Navy (Retired) on December 18, 2020 at age 92.  Boot enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve in May 1946 and served as a Naval Aviator until his retirement in August 1980 as Director, Battle Group Readiness (OP-953) in the Office of the Chief of Naval