RADM Anderson recently retired as PEO Ships, also having served as ComNavSea (acting). He served as MPA, coordinating the first two availabilities for the DDG51 class. He was recently hired as President of Hanwa US Shipbuilding, and will lead the revitalization of the former Philadelphia Shipyard.
Loss of a Shipmate
The Association has recently learned of the passing of OSC (SW) Teddy Dewayne Easter, Plankowner A Celebration Of Life will be held Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 4:00PM – 6:00PM, at Ocean Lakes Clubhouse, 881 Old Dam Neck Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
June 19 – Crying in our Beer Day
In 1944, Admiral Burke was Chief of Staff to Commander Carrier Division THREE, Vice Admiral Marc Mitscher. In the retaking of Saipan in June 1944 (Operation Forager), when the Japan main fleet appeared, Admiral Spruance did not release Admiral Mitcsher from covering the invasion to pursue the Japan main fleet. This reluctance to release theContinue reading “June 19 – Crying in our Beer Day”
DDG51 spotlighted by CNSL
Andy Summers Oral History
The latest oral history interview in our History Project is now posted – interview with Andy Summers. Andy Summers was a key leader in DDG-51 design from initial concept studies, becoming Ship Design Manager as construction was completed and the ship commissioned. If there is anyone who knew why the ship was designed the wayContinue reading “Andy Summers Oral History”
Loss of a Success Contributor – William Haggett
Former Bath Iron Works President William “Bill” Haggett, who led the shipyard from 1981 to 1992, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Haggett led BIW through some of its most significant program changes, including the successful competition to become the follow yard in producing Ticonderoga-class cruisers and the critical competition to become the leadContinue reading “Loss of a Success Contributor – William Haggett”
DDG51 Officer Receives SNA Arleigh Burke Award
LCDR Lindsey Boyle, DDG51 Plans and Tactics Officer, was recognized with the Admiral Arleigh Burke Surface Warfare Operational Excellence Award – Officer East at the Surface Navy Association Jan 2025 National Symposium. The award was presented by VADM Vice Adm. Brendan McLane and Rear Adm. Joseph Cahill. These awards recognize Surface Warriors who are leadersContinue reading “DDG51 Officer Receives SNA Arleigh Burke Award”
Arleigh Burke Sailor selected MDAA Navy Missile Defender of the Year
FCA1 Julian Smith was selected as the US Navy Awardee for the Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance 2024 Missile Defender of the Year This is a special night where we gather annually here in the National Capital Region to recognize the best of the best in the missile defense profession. On January 17th in Alexandria Virginia, the 15thContinue reading “Arleigh Burke Sailor selected MDAA Navy Missile Defender of the Year”
Red Sea Incident Investigators: Beware the Fallacy of Hobson’s Choice
“Weakening the authority of commanding officers to exercise their best judgment in the fog of combat should not be an outcome of the Red Sea investigation.“ By Vice Admiral John Morgan, U.S. Navy (Retired) and Captain John Esposito, U.S. Navy (Retired) January 2025 – Proceedings – Vol. 151/1/1,463 Read at USNI.org
Loss of a Shipmate – GMC (SW) Gordon Dale Mathis
The Association has recently learned of the passing of Gordon Dale Mathis, GMC (SW), Plankowner. Funeral service is Wednesday, January 8th at 2:00 PM at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Bennetts Creek Chapel, Suffolk Virginia.
