Matt Zullo is a retired United States Navy Master Chief Cryptologic Technician and the author of the acclaimed On-the-Roof Gang book series, the definitive history of the U.S. Navy’s cryptologic pioneers during the Second World War. Drawing upon more than twenty years of naval cryptologic service, extensive archival research, and decades of engagement with the cryptologic community, Matt has become widely recognized as the world’s foremost authority on the legendary On-the-Roof Gang.
I joined the Navy via the CASH (delayed entry) program on December 12, 1974 at MEPS in Little Rock, Arkansas. I then headed to basic training at RTC San Diego on December 27, 1974. My recruiter was a CTRC. I was guaranteed CTR school but I was under the misconception that I was going to be a Radioman. This was based on the CTRC telling me that I was going to be working with radios. It wasn’t until I was going through classification in bootcamp that I realized I was going to Pensacola while another recruit in my company was staying in San Diego for RM A school.
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Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), plans to address the USS Liberty on the House floor this week and has invited survivors of the 1967 attack to attend, bringing renewed attention to one of the most controversial incidents in U.S. naval history.
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On June 8, 1967, during the Six-Day War, the U.S. Navy intelligence ship USS Liberty (AGTR-5) was attacked by Israeli aircraft and torpedo boats while operating in international waters in the Mediterranean Sea. The attack killed 34 American servicemen and wounded 171 others, making it one of the deadliest attacks on a U.S. naval vessel during peacetime.
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After 20 years of faithful and honorable service to the United States Navy, Commander Daniel Reddeg retires, leaving behind a distinguished career marked by dedication, leadership, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to duty. Throughout his service, he exemplified the highest traditions of naval service while making lasting contributions to his command, his shipmates, and the nation he proudly served.
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June 7, 1901 – September 21, 1970
Rear Admiral Joseph Numa Wenger, USN (Ret.) died on September 21, 1970 in Jackson, New Hampshire. Interment with full military honors followed on 25 September at Arlington National Cemetery.
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