Thomas B. Hayward

Admiral Thomas Bibb Hayward (May 3, 1924 – March 3, 2022) was Chief of Naval Operations for the United States Navy from July 1, 1978, until June 30, 1982,[1] after which he retired from military service.

Thomas B. Hayward
Admiral Thomas B. Hayward, 21st Chief of Naval Operations
Born(1924-05-03)May 3, 1924
Glendale, California, U.S.
DiedMarch 3, 2022(2022-03-03) (aged 97)
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1942–1982
RankAdmiral
Commands heldChief 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/warsWorld War II
Korean War
Vietnam War
AwardsDefense Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Navy Distinguished Service Medal (3)
Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit (3) with Combat V
Distinguished Flying Cross

Hayward endorsed the re-election campaign of Donald Trump in 2020 and said that the United States was becoming a socialist-Marxist tyrannical government.[2][3]

Hayward died on March 3, 2022 at the age of 97.[4]

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References

  1. "Admiral Thomas B. Hayward". US Navy. Archived from the original on 6 January 2015. Retrieved 24 January 2010.
  2. Bender, Bryan (May 11, 2021). "'Disturbing and Reckless': Retired Brass Spread Election Lie in Attack on Biden, Democrats". Politico. https://www.politico.com/news/2021/05/11/retired-brass-biden-election-487374?fbclid=IwAR1rYPjKcn9Ld93W-DgEA0BQayUGkXv9F3GoHMDEXimJtirDsPr0OkzJ8K4. Retrieved May 12, 2021. 
  3. "Open Letter from Retired Generals and Admirals" (PDF). Flag Officers 4 America. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  4. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday Statement on the Passing of the 21st CNO Adm. Thomas B. Hayward