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High-ranking father and son are unique in U.S. Navy history

By Hugh Lessig DailyPress.com • Feb 16, 2011 at 12:00 am HAMPTON — This father and son who visited Hampton University Thursday occupy a unique place in the leadership history of …

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Posted byMatthew EliasFebruary 16, 2011October 27, 2022Posted inUncategorized

Father and Son Co-Authors “Navigate the Seven C’s”(Mel Williams, 26th Co.)

On Wednesday, February 16th, the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum will welcome father and son co-authors, VADM Melvin Williams, Jr. and CMC Melvin Williams, Sr. These two high-achieving African …

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Posted byMatthew EliasFebruary 16, 2011October 27, 2022Posted inUncategorized

Sean Coffey to Sink More Cash into Attorney General Campaign (Sean Coffey, 13th Co.)

By DNAinfo Staff on August 26, 2010 6:58am By Jill Colvin DNAinfo Reporter/Producer MIDTOWN — Attorney General hopeful Sean Coffey said he plans to lend even more of his own cash to his trailing campaign. In …

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Posted byMatthew EliasAugust 26, 2010August 10, 2021Posted inUncategorized

Melvin Williams – Senior and Junior – Two Generations of Excellence by ANY measure (Mel Williams, 26th Co.)

Monday, August 16, 2010 When MSCM Melvin Williams Sr. enlisted in the Navy in 1951, he didn’t want to be a Steward, and tried to change his rating several times …

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Posted byMatthew EliasAugust 16, 2010October 27, 2022Posted inUncategorized

Dad’s dedication set tone for vice admiral’s career (Mel Williams, 26th Co.)

NORFOLK The ceremony that unfolded in an aircraft carrier hangar bay Thursday had all the bells and whistles of a typical Navy retirement. But when the applause rang out, it …

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Posted byMatthew EliasAugust 12, 2010October 27, 2022Posted inUncategorized

On The Campaign Trail with AG Candidate Sean Coffey (13th Co.)

Jun 25, 2010 · by Bob Hennelly All five Democratic candidates vying for their party’s nomination in the race to succeed Attorney General Andrew Cuomo showed up this week at a business …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJune 25, 2010August 10, 2021Posted inUncategorized

In New World of Military Spending, Small Is Beautiful (Jon Kutler, 17th Co.)

By James Flanigan Nov. 18, 2009 AT one time, it may have been true that “an army marches on its stomach.” But with food supplies generally not a problem for modern …

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Posted byMatthew EliasNovember 18, 2009February 19, 2021Posted inUncategorized

Feb 21, 2009 – African American Submariners in the U.S. Navy

BALTIMORE (Feb. 21, 2009). Members of the Navy’s Centennial Seven pose with U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen. From left to right, Capt. Pete Tzomes, Rear Adm. Tony Watson, Capt. Will Bundy, …

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Posted byMatthew EliasFebruary 21, 2009April 12, 2021Posted inUncategorized

In Navy, a world apart – Fowler (12th Co.)

By Rona Marech Baltimore Sun Sep 20, 2008 at 12:00 am Some had flags on their lapels and “veteran” stitched on their caps. Others leaned on canes or sat in wheelchairs. …

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Posted byMatthew EliasSeptember 16, 2008January 17, 2023Posted inUncategorized

Beltway Money Man: Jon Kutler

Apr 24, 2007, 05:00 am EDT Being buried alive can change your view of making money. Prior to December 2005, Jon B. Kutler fit the profile of the hard-charging investment …

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Posted byMatthew EliasApril 24, 2007September 10, 2020Posted inUncategorized

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