William Frederick Halsey, Jr.
30 October 1882 – 16 August 1959
The significant airfield repair and upgrade work might support frontline fighters in the future, as the U.S. develops distributed basing to counter China in the western Pacific.
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On September 30, 2005, the Naval Security Group Command (NAVSECGRU / Naval Security Group) was formally disestablished. Twenty years later—on September 30, 2025—that date stands as a milestone for reflection on one of the U.S. Navy’s most consequential signals-intelligence and cryptologic organizations. This article traces NAVSECGRU’s origins, evolution through wartime and the Cold War, its transition into the information-age Navy, and the legacy that followed its 2005 disestablishment.
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Rear Admiral Joseph Burns, who recently passed away, served with distinction as the 40th Commander of the Naval Security Group. He led the organization from September 2001 until 29 October 2004, a period marked by significant challenges and transformation within the cryptologic and information warfare communities. Under his leadership, the Naval Security Group continued its vital mission of providing timely, accurate, and relevant cryptologic support to the Navy and the joint force.
RADM Burns’s tenure was characterized by his dedication to advancing the capabilities of naval cryptology, strengthening the force, and preparing Sailors to meet the evolving demands of 21st-century warfare. His leadership left a lasting impact on the community and the Navy as a whole.
The following biography reflects the life and service of RADM Joseph Burns.
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On November 2, 1942, Phil’s crew climbed aboard Super Man (B-24 LIBERATOR) and readied to go to war. They were heading into a desperate fight. North to south, Japan’s new empire starched five thousand miles, from the snowboard Aleutians to Java, hundreds of miles north of the equator.
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Capt. Russell A. Herrell was relieved of his duties on Tuesday as commanding officer of the Naval Information Force Reserve Readiness Center in San Diego.
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