For nearly seven decades, the Schneider family has contributed to the mission of U.S. Navy cryptology and information warfare. Spanning the Cold War, the Global War on Terrorism, and today’s cyber domain, three generations — Senior Chief Cryptologic Technician Collection Ronald Schneider, Chief Warrant Officer Five Kevin Schneider, and Ensign Christopher Schneider — represent a remarkable legacy of dedication, technical expertise, and operational service.
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Master Chief Best spent the majority of his younger years traveling around the world with his parents, a career Army family. He graduated from high school in 1964 and subsequently enlisted in the U.S. Navy.
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It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Chief Warrant Officer 4 Jerry Clifford Mills, of Pensacola, Florida, who departed this life on March 10, 2026, at the age of 79. His loss is deeply felt by his family, friends, shipmates, and all who had the privilege of knowing him. Those wishing to honor his memory are invited to share condolences and reflections with his loved ones, offering comfort and support during this difficult time.
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On March 16, 1981, a U.S. Air Force RC-135 Cobra Ball II (#61-2664) was lost after returning from a reconnaissance mission off the Soviet Kamchatka peninsula.
The aircraft departed Eielson for Shemya with 24 souls onboard. While attempting to land, aircraft encountered a rapid decline in weather resulted in a crash landing. Six men lost their lives and several Medals were awarded for bravery.
Established in May 1946, U.S. Naval Security Group Activity (NSGA) Cape Chiniak, Alaska relocated to Elmendorf AFB, near Anchorage on April 11, 1966 establishing NSGA Anchorage. The communications facility located included an operations building located outside of the the AN/FLR-9 Circularly Disposed Antenna Array (CDAA), also known as a Wullenweber antenna array. NSGA Anchorage continued operations for the next 32 years and on February 28, 1998 the command was disestablished.
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Quoting Captain Holmes again how the course of the War was changed the nature of our work:
“The virtual destruction of the Japanese Navy and the drastic reduction in the numbers of marus brought about changes in radio intelligence. It also forced the Japanese to suicide weapons of many varieties. Most effective were kamikazes which, in April and May 1945, took off from Kyushu in mass flights to attack U.S. ships in the vicinity of Okinawa. Kamikazes were the most serious threat the Navy faced during the war.”
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