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Naval Base San Diego

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Naval Base San Diego San Diego, California, U.S. Naval Base San Diego logo Type Military base Site information Owner   United States of America Controlled by   United States Navy Site history In use 1922–present Garrison information Current commander CAPT Roy Love, USN 2008 aerial view of Naval Base San Diego. 1923 military map of San Diego Bay, depicting anchorages and moorings, various military facilities, Coronado, National City, and the surrounding area. Naval Base San Diego , which locals refer to as 32nd Street Naval Station, is the second largest Surface Ship base of the United States Navy and is located in San Diego, California. Naval Base San Diego is the principal homeport of the Pacific Fleet, consisting of over 50 ships and over 190 tenant commands. The base is composed of 13 piers stretched over 977 acres (3.95 km 2 ) of land and 326 acres (1.32 km 2 ) of water. The total on base population is over 24,000 military personnel and o

Thomas B. Hayward

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Thomas B. Hayward Admiral Thomas B. Hayward, 21st Chief of Naval Operations Born ( 1924-05-03 ) May 3, 1924 (age 94) Glendale, California Allegiance   United States Service/branch   United States Navy Years of service 1942–1982 Rank Admiral Commands held Chief of Naval Operations United States Pacific Fleet United States Seventh Fleet USS  America  (CVA-66) USS  Graffias  (AF-29) Carrier Air Wing Ten VF-103 Battles/wars World War II Korean War Vietnam War Awards Defense Distinguished Service Medal (2) Navy Distinguished Service Medal (3) Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (3) with Combat V Distinguished Flying Cross Admiral Thomas Bibb Hayward (born May 3, 1924) was Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) for the United States Navy from July 1, 1978, until June 30, 1982, [1] after which he retired from military service. Contents 1 Naval career 2 Corporate career and retirement 3 Awards and decor