Charles Jackson French (1919-1956)
Charles Jackson French was a Navy Mess Specialist 1st Class Petty Officer the night the USS Gregory (APD 3) was sunk by Japanese destroyers during the Battle of Guadalcanal. French saved the lives of more than a dozen Sailors by swimming through the night, dragging a raft full of injured shipmates through shark-infested waters.
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The following is a list of 50 notable African American inventors who have made significant contributions across various fields:
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San Diego, Calif. — Naval Information Warfare (IW) warfighters, leaders, and industry partners gathered at WEST 2025 to highlight the growing importance of IW in maritime operations. Held at the San Diego Convention Center from January 28-30, the conference, co-sponsored by the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) International and the U.S. Naval Institute (USNI), provided a crucial platform for discussions on how IW is shaping the future of naval warfare.
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The Shu Lin Kou, Taiwan, Republic of China was active from its establishment in 1955, until its closing in 1977.
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I first met Bob Little while serving at NSGA Misawa, Japan. We were both assigned to the 51 Division, the Manual Morse Intercept Division. At the time, I was a CTRSA, and Bob was a CTR2, serving as the division training officer.
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