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recognition that they were earned." However, later that year, one of Boorda's sons requested a formal review of his father's service record. In a decision dated June 24, 1999, the
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The administration expected protracted hearings to ensue over Arthur's nomination, and the
Pacific Command position to remain unfilled during this period. Arthur decided to retire on February 1, 1995. Boorda issued an unusual public defense of Arthur and his decision not to fight for the nomination,
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Boorda was a product of an enlisted-to-officer commissioning program in the early 1960s. Known as the
Integration Program, this was designed to provide an opportunity for enlisted personnel who possessed outstanding qualifications and motivation for a naval career to obtain a commission. Boorda was
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Commendation Medal (without the Combat "V"). The medal was approved by the Commander, Seventh Fleet, and the citation read: "for meritorious achievement as Executive Officer while attached to and serving in USS BROOKE (DEG 1) from 15 December 1971 to 20 February 1973
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Boorda's vision brought the navy's new focus on littoral operations into alignment with naval projection policies. But this new program also created a large backlog of high priority oceanographic, hydrographic, and geophysical survey requirements. To meet those requirements, the navy expanded its
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Admiral Zumwalt stating it was "'appropriate, justified and proper' for Boorda to attach the "V" devices to the ribbons on his uniform." According to the Associated Press, "the Navy also modified Boorda's record to list the V's among his other decorations...
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and who verbally authorized "V" devices for Boorda and many other sailors, wrote a letter to the effect that Boorda's wearing of the devices was "appropriate, justified and proper." However, wearing the Navy's Combat
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Biden recounts his experience of interacting with
Admiral Boorda. Boorda met with Joe Biden in 1993, while serving as commander-in-chief of Allied Forces Southern Command, to advise the then-Senator on the military situation in the Balkans. Biden had been attempting to persuade the Clinton
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Boorda died by suicide by shooting himself in the chest after leaving suicide notes reported to contain expressions of concern that he had tarnished the reputation of the Navy, following a media investigation into the legitimacy of his having worn on his uniform two
1500:"Nominations Before the Senate Armed Services Committee, Second Session, 103d Congress: Hearings Before the Committee on Armed Services, United States Senate". Vol. 103, no. 873. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office. 1994. pp. 743–745.
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saying that "Stan Arthur is an officer of integrity ... who chose to take this selfless action ... in the interests of more rapidly filling a critical leadership position. Those who postulate other reasons for the withdrawal are simply wrong."
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Durenberger raised questions over Arthur's possible mishandling of sexual harassment allegations brought by one of the Senator's constituents, Rebecca Hansen, a female student naval aviator who had not successfully completed flight training.
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effort was a departure from past efforts, which relied on simply assigning a destroyer or cruiser to provide these functions for amphibious forces. The ship was commissioned January 14, 2006, nine years after Boorda's death.
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ribbons in the 1980s. However, Boorda stopped wearing the "V" devices on these service ribbons about a year before the Hackworth investigation, after being informed by the Navy that he was not authorized to wear them.
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reporters that day regarding his wearing of the "V" devices. Boorda was said to have been worried that the issue would cause more trouble for the U.S. Navy's reputation.
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parents, Gertrude (Frank) Wallis and Herman Boorda. His family moved to
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In October 1964, Boorda was assigned as weapons officer aboard the
1977:"C-SPAN.org – Memorial service for Jeremy M. Boorda, May 21, 1996"
1902:"Admiral Jeremy M. Boorda: Twenty-fifth Chief of Naval Operations"
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Navy Seeks Even Keel For Ratings A New System To Grade Sailors
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Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs)
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Boorda also spearheaded efforts to change the U.S. Navy's
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2236:"2015 Admiral Jeremy M. Boorda Award Nominations Sought"
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812:. On May 21, a public memorial service was held at the
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upon graduating in August 1962. He first served aboard
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The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives: 1994–1996
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Personnel, This story was written by Chief of Naval.
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Findings of the Board for Correction of Naval Records
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2214:"Vice Adm. Tracey Receives First Adm. Boorda Award"
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1827:"His Medals Questioned, Top Admiral Kills Himself"
840:Boorda's military decorations and awards include:
808:on May 19, 1996, with a tombstone marked with the
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385:Secretary of the Navy Commendation for Achievement
1708:, scholar.lib.vt.edu; accessed November 18, 2014.
1671:Seaman to Admiral Commissioning Program Overview
1650:, boards.law.af.mil; accessed November 18, 2014.
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428:That tour was followed by a short period at the
2594:United States Navy personnel of the Vietnam War
2529:American military personnel who died by suicide
2260:Kotz, Nick (December 1996). "Breaking Point".
643:, or near-shore areas, as well as the complex
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1376:Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon
711:located at Section 64, Grave 7101, Grid MM-17
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246:Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
2584:Suicides by firearm in Washington, D.C.
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2164:"TogetherWeServed - Jeremy Boorda, ADM"
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251:Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
231:Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
2534:Burials at Arlington National Cemetery
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1994:Burial Detail: Boorda, Jeremy Michael
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227:Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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444:From 1975 to 1977, Boorda commanded
2085:"Navy Calls Boorda's Medals Earned"
2038:"Opinion | The Death of an Admiral"
1850:The Associated Press (1996-11-02).
1685:"An interface with the warfighters"
1181:Defense Distinguished Service Medal
213:Defense Distinguished Service Medal
2554:American people of the Vietnam War
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1408:Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
1360:Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
827:In June 1998, then Navy Secretary
565:Pearl Harbor Survivors Association
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2574:Recipients of the Legion of Merit
2109:"Assistant Secretary of the Navy"
2070:"Admiral Boorda Memorial Service"
1852:"Navy Report Omits Suicide Notes"
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635:Boorda signed a policy for naval
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504:United States Naval Forces Europe
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159:United States Naval Forces Europe
107:(Section 64, Lot 7101 Grid MM-17)
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2564:People from South Bend, Indiana
2083:Feinsilber, Mike (1998-06-24).
1397:Unidentified foreign decoration
1792:Harris, John F. (1994-07-16).
1741:"Admiral Boorda's 'In Basket'"
1471:Admiral Jeremy M. Boorda Award
1318:National Defense Service Medal
425:including combat operations".
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2559:People from Momence, Illinois
2005:As shown in gravestone photo
1875:Newsweek Staff (1996-05-26).
1825:Shenon, Philip (1996-05-17).
1773:The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk)
1683:Brill Jr., Arthur P. (1997).
1581:Obituary for Jeremy M. Boorda
1524:Shenon, Philip (1996-05-18).
814:Washington National Cathedral
796:Washington National Cathedral
681:United States Pacific Command
496:Allied Forces Southern Europe
469:Cruiser-Destroyer Group Eight
379:by his commanding officer on
171:Cruiser-Destroyer Group Eight
163:Allied Forces Southern Europe
1950:For the Hackworth quote and
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1280:Joint Meritorious Unit Award
27:American admiral (1939–1996)
2589:United States Navy admirals
1767:Eisman, Dale (1994-08-27).
806:Arlington National Cemetery
709:Arlington National Cemetery
619:Enlisted advancement system
539:United States Naval Academy
105:Arlington National Cemetery
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1313:Navy Expeditionary Medal
414:guided missile destroyer
345:Officer Candidate School
167:Chief of Naval Personnel
2143:valor.militarytimes.com
1917:Retrieved April 9, 2016
1719:"Seapower/Oceanography"
1290:Navy Good Conduct Medal
612:LPD-17 amphibious class
416:. In October 1972, the
377:Navy Commendation Medal
268:who served as the 25th
2187:Biden, Joseph (2007).
1725:. 1998. Archived from
836:Awards and decorations
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625:officer fitness report
479:commander embarked in
430:University of Oklahoma
399:U.S. Naval War College
2007:File:Boordajeremy.jpg
1616:www.ussjohnrcraig.com
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