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2 days ago · This is a list of active duty rear admirals ( two-star rear admiral, abbreviated RADM) serving in the United States Navy, United States Coast Guard, United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps . Joint positions. Department of Defense.
3 days ago · Karl Dönitz (sometimes spelled Doenitz; German: [ˈdøːnɪts] ⓘ; 16 September 1891 – 24 December 1980) was a German admiral who briefly succeeded Adolf Hitler as head of state in May 1945, holding the position until the dissolution of the Flensburg Government following Germany's unconditional surrender to the Allies days later.
May 13, 2024 · Lisa Franchetti (born April 25, 1964, Rochester, New York, U.S.) made history in November 2023 by becoming the first woman in U.S. history to lead the U.S. Navy as chief of naval operations and, by the same token, the first woman to join the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
May 9, 2024 · Michelle Howard (born April 30, 1960, March Air Force Base, near Riverside, California, U.S.) is a U.S. military officer who was the first woman to become a four-star admiral in the U.S. Navy. She also made history as the first African American woman to captain a U.S. naval ship (1999).
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1 day ago · O-7 through O-10 are flag officers: rear admiral (lower half) , rear admiral , vice admiral (three stars), and admiral . Fleet admiral was a five-star flag officer rank. It was awarded to four officers during World War II and has not been authorized since.
May 4, 2024 · Most Famous Admirals of All Time. by World History Edu · May 4, 2024. When examining the history of naval warfare, a few iconic admirals stand out for their tactical prowess, innovative strategies, and significant contributions to their nations’ naval history. Here are some of the most famous admirals of all time and their major accomplishments: 1.
May 17, 2024 · Grace Hopper, American mathematician and rear admiral in the U.S. Navy who was a pioneer in developing computer technology, helping to devise UNIVAC I, the first commercial electronic computer, and naval applications for COBOL. Learn more about Hopper’s life and career.
