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Subj: 2004 Distinguished Graduate Award Recipients -
January 2004
Refer to: Central
Region Letter -02-04; January 28, 2004
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This is just in from George
Watt, the President of the Alumni Association. The email follows:
On behalf of the Chairman of the Board of the U. S. Naval Academy Alumni
Association, I am extremely pleased to announce the selection of five
outstanding Naval Academy graduates to receive the 2004 Distinguished
Graduate Award. This was the largest collection of nominations we have had
in the history of this prestigious recognition. Obviously, that made this
year's selection even more challenging. The Distinguished Graduate Award
Selection Committee has unanimously selected:
LIEUTENANT GENERAL VICTOR H. KRULAK, USMC (RET.), CLASS OF 1934. Navy
Cross recipient; a legendary and highly decorated combat veteran of World War
II, Korea and Vietnam; known as the "father of the LCVP, bow-ramp
landing craft;" Commanding General Fleet Marine Forces Pacific; served
two terms as Chairman of the USNA Board of Visitors.
VICE ADMIRAL GERALD E. MILLER, USN (RET.), CLASS OF 1942. Renowned leader who
made a significant impact on the course of Naval Aviation during his 38 years
in uniform with flight experience in more than 60 types of aircraft during
World War II, Korea and Vietnam; expert in nuclear weaponry and its
employment as a naval weapon delivered by naval aircraft; continues to make
contributions to the Naval Academy and the military profession through
speeches and through the writing of articles addressing military matters.
VICE ADMIRAL JAMES F. CALVERT, USN (RET.), CLASS OF 1943. Made 9 WW II
submarine patrols, commanding officer of the first submarine to reach the
North Pole, former Superintendent of the Naval Academy, executive of Texaco and
Chairman of the Board of Aqua-Chem, and the author of 4 influential books and
many articles in the Naval Institute Proceedings.
LIEUTENANT GENERAL CHARLES G. COOPER, USMC (RET.), CLASS OF 1950.
Recipient of the Silver Star for bravery as a platoon leader in Korea,
recognized as an inspirational leader throughout the Marine Corps who
developed the "Band of Brothers" leadership concept, in retirement
active in civic and public service activities where he continues to
demonstrate inspirational and determined leadership.
REAR ADMIRAL RONALD F. MARRYOTT, USN (RET.), CLASS OF 1957. Naval Aviator,
former Superintendent of the Naval Academy, President of the Naval War
College, President/CEO of the George C. Marshall Foundation, President/ CEO
of the U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and a key leader and
contributor to the establishment of the U. S. Naval Academy Foundation.
In addition to the distinguished careers of each of this year's recipients,
each has also lived a life of service, and each has found, and continues to
find, time and opportunity to meet with Midshipmen and represent the Extended
Brigade to their successors.
This year marks the sixth year the award has been given. These five
will join a roster of previous awardees from 1999 to 2003. In order of
seniority of graduated class, they are:
Ambassador William H. G. Fitzgerald '31; Admiral Thomas H. Moorer '33; Rear
Admiral Eugene B. Fluckey '35; Vice Admiral Charles S. Minter '37; Rear
Admiral Robert W. McNitt '38; Dr. John J. McMullen '40, Captain John W.
Crawford '42, Vice Admiral William D. Houser '42; Admiral James L. Holloway
III '43; The Honorable James E. Carter '47; Admiral William J. Crowe, Jr.
'47; Vice Admiral James B. Stockdale '47; Admiral James D. Watkins '49; Vice
Admiral William P. Lawrence '51; Captain James Lovell '52; Admiral Carlisle
A. H. Trost '53; Major General William A. Anders '55; Colonel John W. Ripley
'62; and Mr. Roger Staubach '65.
The 2004 Distinguished Graduate Award Selection Committee, chaired by Admiral
Kinnaird R. McKee '51, was comprised of: Dr. William C. Miller '62,
Academic Dean and Provost as Superintendent's Representative; Admiral Charles
S. Abbot '66; Vice Admiral George Davis '55; General Robert Herres '54; Mr.
Chris Poindexter '60; Vice Admiral William L. Read '49 and Colonel John
Ripley '62, 2002 DGA recipient; George Watt '73 (the President/CEO of the
Alumni Association is a permanent, voting member). Admiral Kinnaird
McKee will step down in 2004 after three years of service and exceptional leadership
and guidance of the committee's discernment. Admiral Robert J. Natter
'67 has been selected by our Chairman, Admiral Carlisle A. H. Trost, to be
his successor and is now finalizing his committee members for the 2005
selection.
We thank all nominators for their support and participation. This
recognition program continues to growth in depth and stature, in large part
due to the enthusiastic and continuing support of our alumni leaders.
We ask that you continue to promote and provide the quality nominations which
will result in appropriate recognition of our most remarkable, and truly
distinguished, alumni.
Many Thanks…
George P. Watt, Jr.
President and Chief Executive Officer
U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association
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