March 17, 2020

Passing of Admiral Archie Clemins, USN (Ret.)

It is with deep regret that I inform you of the passing of Admiral Archie Ray Clemins, U.S. Navy (Retired) on March 14, 2020 at age 76. Admiral Clemins entered the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps in September 1962 and served as a submarine officer, retiring in 1999 as the Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Pacific Feet. He served as the Executive

March 3, 2020

Passing of a Great American, CDR William Vogt, USNR (Ret.)

It is with deep regret that I inform you of the passing of a great American, Commander William "Bill" Vogt, U.S. Naval Reserve (Retired) on February 29, 2020 at age 107. Bill enlisted as a Yeoman in the U.S. Naval Reserve in 1940, and served as an Intelligence Officer in World War II and the Cold War, retiring in 1969 as the Executive Officer of

Feb. 29, 2020

Passing of Rear Adm. Richard L. Thompson, USN (Ret.)

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Richard Lee 'Dick' Thompson, U.S. Navy (Retired) on February 26, 2020 at age 88. Dick and his wife Natalie tragically died when their house burned down. Dick entered the U.S. Naval Academy in 1950 and served as a submarine officer until his retirement in 1986 as the Assistant Deputy

Jan. 31, 2020

Passing of Rear Adm. Thomas W. McNamara, USN (Ret.)

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Thomas William McNamara, U.S. Navy (Retired) on January 28, 2020 at age 93. Thomas McNamara entered the U.S. Merchant Marine during World War II and served in the U.S. Navy as a Surface Line Officer in the Korean War, Cuban Missile Crisis and Vietnam War until his retirement in 1977

Jan. 25, 2020

Passing of Vice Adm. Ralph Weymouth, USN (Ret.)

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Vice Admiral Ralph Weymouth, U.S. Navy (Retired) on January 22, 2020 at age 102. He was the oldest living graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, graduating in 1938, and serving as an aviator until his retirement in 1973 as the Director of Research, Development, Test and Evaluation in the Office of

Jan. 23, 2020

Passing of Rear Adm. Harold G. Rich, USN (Ret.)

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Harold Gilbert "Harry" Rich, U.S. Navy (retired) on January 20, 2020 at age 94. Rear Adm. Rich enlisted in the U.S. Navy right out of high school in 1943, was commissioned in June 1946, and served as a Naval Aviator until his retirement in May 1978 as the Assistant Deputy CNO for

Jan. 3, 2020

Passing of Admiral Sylvester R. Foley, USN (Ret.)

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Admiral Sylvester Robert "Bob" Foley, Jr., U.S. Navy (Retired) on December 31, 2019 at age 91. Admiral Foley entered the U.S. Naval Academy in 1946 and served as an aviator, including Vietnam combat, and command of USS Midway and SEVENTH Fleet, until his retirement on October 1, 1985 as

Dec. 23, 2019

Passing of Rear Adm. Milton C. Clegg, DC, USN (Ret.)

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Milton Chipman Clegg, Dental Corps, U.S. Navy (retired) on December 20, 2019 at age 86. Milton was commissioned an ensign in the U.S. Naval Reserve on March 21, 1957 and served as a Dental Corps Officer until his retirement on July 1, 1992 as the 29th Chief of the U.S. Navy Dental

Dec. 17, 2019

Fair Winds, Admiral Holloway

A note from the editor: Admiral James L. Holloway III, USN (Ret.), the twentieth Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), passed away on November 26, 2019, at the age of 97. Holloway served with honor and distinction for 36 years. From 1974 to 1978, he served as the senior uniformed officer in the U.S. Navy and as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Dec. 15, 2019

Passing of Rear Adm. Clarence A. E. Johnson, Jr., USNR (Ret.)

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Clarence Arthur Edward "Cricket" Johnson, Jr., USNR (Retired) on December 12, 2019 at age 89. Cricket graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1953 and served as an aviator on active duty and in the reserves until his retirement in 1983 as the Commander of Naval Bases Philadelphia,