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4 unusual facts about Elmo Zumwalt


Destroyer squadron

From 1971 to 1974, Destroyer Squadron TWENTY-SIX was selected by the Chief of Naval Operations, Adimral Elmo Zumwalt, to evaluate a new manning concept in which ships would be manned and commanded by outstanding officers one rank junior to those normally assigned.

CRUDESFLOT SEVEN was also commanded at one point by then Rear Admiral Elmo Zumwalt.

Destroyer Squadron 26

From 1971 to 1974, Destroyer Squadron 26 was selected by the Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Elmo Zumwalt, to evaluate a new manning concept in which ships would be manned and commanded by outstanding officers one rank junior to those normally assigned.

John Darrell Sherwood

The book also explores a variety of other, less well-known riots, and the Navy's efforts, under Admiral Elmo Zumwalt to improve the racial climate in the U.S. Navy.



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