May 14, 2020

Passing of Rear Adm. Paul H. Engel, USN (Ret.)

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Paul Huber Engel, U.S. Navy (Retired) on May 11, 2020 at age 92. Paul entered the "Flying Midshipman" Program in 1946 and served as a Naval Aviator until his retirement in 1980 as Deputy Commander for Plans, Programs and Financial Management/Comptroller, Navy Sea Systems

April 30, 2020

Passing of Rear Adm. Myron V. Ricketts, USN (Ret.)

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Myron Vernon Ricketts, U.S. Navy (Retired) on April 27, 2020 at age 87. Myron entered the U.S. Naval Academy in July 1951 and served as an Engineering Duty Officer until his retirement in 1989 as Director, Fleet Support Atlantic. His career included service in Vietnam as the U.S.

April 20, 2020

Passing of Rear Adm. John A. "Jack" Walsh, USN (Ret.)

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral John Amand "Jack" Walsh, U.S. Navy (Retired) on April 17, 2020 at age 96 after a short illness resulting from the COVID-19 virus. Jack entered the U.S. Naval Academy in 1942, and served in diesel and nuclear submarines and senior Intelligence billets during his 33-year career,

April 17, 2020

Passing of Rear Adm. Philip A. Whitacre, SC, USN (Ret.)

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Philip Arthur "Phil" Whitacre, Supply Corps, U.S. Navy (Retired) on April 14, 2020 at age 87. Phil entered the U.S. Navy and served on active duty during the Korean War. He subsequently remained in the U.S. Naval Reserve for 37 years and retired as a Rear Admiral.Rear Admiral Philip

April 17, 2020

Passing of Rear Admiral Dennis M. Dwyer, USN (Ret.)

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Dennis Michael "Denny" Dwyer, U.S. Navy (Retired) on April 14, 2020 at age 68.  Denny entered the U.S. Naval Academy in June 1969 and served as an Engineering Duty Officer and Acquisition Professional until his retirement in October 2005 as Program Executive Officer for Aircraft

April 17, 2020

Passing of Rear Adm. William A. Walsh, USN (Ret.)

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral William Albert "Bill" Walsh, U.S. Navy (Retired) on April 14, 2020 at age 86. Bill entered the Naval Reserve Officer Training program at the University of Notre Dame in September 1952 and served as a Surface Line Officer until his retirement in late 1985 as the Director of the

April 12, 2020

Passing of Rear Adm. Byron B. Newell, Jr., USN (Ret.)

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Byron Bruce "Bruce" Newell, Jr., U.S. Navy (Retired) on April 9, 2020 at age 87. Rear Adm. Newell graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1955, serving as nuclear surface line officer for 32 years until his retirement in 1984, having served his last tours as the 14th Chief of Navy

April 8, 2020

Fair Winds Rear Adm. Edward Lewis 'Whitey' Feightner

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Edward Lewis 'Whitey' Feightner on April 1, 2020, at age 100. Feightner enlisted in the Navy's Aviation Cadet program in June 1941 and served until his retirement in 1974 as Assistant Commander for Logistics and Flight Support Group Naval Air Systems Command (Air-04). His callsign,

March 30, 2020

Passing of Rear Adm. Thomas D. Paulsen, USN (Ret.)

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Thomas Dean Paulsen, U.S. Navy (Retired) on March 27, 2020 at age 83. Entering the U.S. Naval Academy in 1956, he served in submarines and surface ships until his retirement in 1994 as Deputy Director for Naval Training (N7B).  His commands included USS Whipple (FF 1062), USS Blue

March 25, 2020

Passing of Rear Adm. Joseph Sansone, USN (Ret.)

It is with deep regret that I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Joseph Sarto Sansone, Jr., Supply Corps, U.S. Navy (Retired) on March 22, 2020 at age 89. Joe entered the Navy in 1953 and served for 32 years with his last tour as Deputy Chief of Naval Materiel for Contracts and Business Managements.Joseph Sansone attended Georgetown