December 31, 1942 – April 15, 1969
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The FLISH is an unofficial pin that cryptologic direct support (DIRSUP) officers and enlisted deployers historically wore on their belt buckles or command ball caps signifying they deploy on submarines, aircraft or surface ships.
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Special thanks to CWO3 Marv Hagedorn (Ret.) and CTMC Larry Wetham (Ret.) for updating this post.
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LCDR Berton E. Bresch, USN
July 6, 1924 – July 31, 2002
Judge Pechman issued her decision on December 28 —a day earlier than expected.
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Born and raised in Wilkinsburg, PA to Mary C. Kirk and Michael J. Gibbons, CAPT Gibbons is the second eldest son of three boys and two girls. Following high school, Gibbons attended University of Tulsa on a track scholarship and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 1963.
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