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Admiral Tidd Takes Command of SOUTHCOM

MIAMI — Navy Adm. Kurt W. Tidd took command of U.S. Southern Command during a ceremony at Southcom’s headquarters here today, succeeding Marine Corps Gen. John F. Kelly, who is …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJanuary 19, 2016March 4, 2021Posted inUncategorized

Naval Academy Class of ‘78 Shines with Four 4-Stars

U.S. Naval Academy graduate Adm. Kurt Tidd assumed command of U.S. Southern Command Jan. 14, making him the 4th active duty member of the Class of 1978 to be a …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJanuary 15, 2016July 31, 2020Posted inUncategorized

Admiral Tidd takes over at U.S. Southern Command on Jan. 14

By Carol Rosenberg crosenberg@miamiherald.com DECEMBER 17, 2015 02:07 PM, UPDATED JANUARY 08, 2016 01:59 PM The U.S. Senate has confirmed President Barack Obama’s choice of a career Naval officer as the …

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Posted byMatthew EliasDecember 17, 2015March 4, 2021Posted inUncategorized

Wissler nominated to lead Marine Forces Command (John Wissler (21st Co.))

Lt. Gen. John Wissler speaks during a panel discussion about the Pacific at the Navy League’s Sea-Air-Space Exposition at the Gaylord Convention Center in National Harbor, Md., on Monday, April …

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Posted byMatthew EliasOctober 2, 2015October 25, 2025Posted inUncategorized

RSR PARTNERS APPOINTS C. JEFFREY GROGAN (30th Co.) AS SENIOR ADVISOR

August 4, 2015 GREENWICH, Conn. — RSR Partners, a leading board and executive search firm, announced today the appointment of C. Jeffrey Grogan as a senior advisor. As a leading strategist and business …

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Posted byMatthew EliasAugust 4, 2015November 29, 2021Posted inUncategorized

Former Superintendent’s Portrait Unveiled – Fowler (12th Co.)

Friday, May 15, 2015 Former Superintendent’s Portrait Unveiled Before an audience of Naval Academy faculty, staff, and family members, retired Vice Admiral Jeffrey L. Fowler was presented a portrait of …

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Posted byMatthew EliasMay 15, 2015January 16, 2023Posted inUncategorized

San-Diego Based Admiral Announces Retirement

Thursday, January 15, 2015 By City News Service PHOTO CREDIT: U.S. NAVY Vice Adm. David Buss is seen in this undated photo. The San Diego-based admiral in charge of all naval …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJanuary 7, 2015March 22, 2020Posted inUncategorized

Catching up with Vice Adm. William Burke (Ret.)

Joseph Keefe Chief Maritime Officer and EVP, Carnival Corporation & PLC When Vice Admiral (ret) Burke joined Carnival Corporation & plc in December of 2013 as Executive Vice President and …

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Posted byMatthew EliasMarch 24, 2014July 24, 2025Posted inUncategorized

Catching up with Vice Adm. William Burke (Ret.)

by Joseph Keefe Maritime Logistics Professional Chief Maritime Officer and EVP, Carnival Corporation & PLC When Vice Admiral (ret) Burke joined Carnival Corporation & plc in December of 2013 as …

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Posted byMatthew EliasMarch 12, 2014April 12, 2021Posted inUncategorized

Carnival Corp. Names Navy Vice Admiral to New Chief Maritime Officer Position

Mike Schuler December 5, 2013 Carnival Triumph seen adrift in the Gulf of Mexico in February 2013. The incident was just one of a series of mishaps that has led …

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Posted byMatthew EliasDecember 5, 2013April 12, 2021Posted inUncategorized

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