In Memoriam
NNOA Remembers…All of those who have left us to carry on with the mission. Those who dedicated their lives to service, selflessly striving to leave a mark that empowered, educated, and motivated all who they encountered. We carry on, but we will never forget…
Farewall – LtCol Larry Hicks, USA
Dear NNOA Family, It is with great sadness that I announce the sudden and unexpected passing of LTCol Larry Hicks, USA on 26 February 2022. Colonel Hicks was the husband of Captain Lynne Hicks, USN Burial at Arlington Cemetery to be determined at a later date. Larry...
Farewell Mrs. Mildred Brewer
Dear NNOA Family, It is with great sadness that I send the news of Mrs. Mildred Brewer passing. Mrs. Brewer was the mother of one of our long time champions Vice Admiral David Brewer, US Navy, Retired. Mrs. Brewer lived a very full and productive life and was less...
Brigadier General Charles McGee, Tuskegee Airman, dies at 102
BETHESDA, Md. (7News DC) – Iconic Tuskegee Airman and Brigadier General Charles E. McGee passed away Sunday at the age of 102. In a statement, McGee's family said the general died peacefully in his sleep Sunday morning. The Bethesda native was the oldest living...
Farewell CDR Smith, USN (Ret.)
It is with great sadness that I let our NNOA Family know of the passing of Commander Merle Smith, the first African American to graduate from the United States Coast Guard Academy. More will be shared and I know your prayers and thoughts are welcomed by his family....
Former Kent County Commissioner William Pickrum Dies At 73
CDR Pickrum was an early NNOA member and supporter. He was the first USCG Academy grad to earn the “Navy Wings of Gold” and played a major roll in mentoring other aviators in and out of uniform. CDR Pikrum was one of the key supporters in bringing the Coast Guard to...
Farewell LT Arlene MaGee, USN (Retired)
Arlene Turner-Magee attended Southern University A&M College while on NROTC Scholarship. She was commissioned in the US Navy in May 1985. She was stationed in San Diego (Coronado), CA then New Orleans, LA. She was retired on active duty in 1991 after a tragic car...
Honoring the life of Dr. Willie Patrick Blair – Past President of San Diego NNOA Chapter
Click to View Celebration (recorded March 20, 2021 via zoom) Celebration of a community Giant honoring the life of Dr. Willie Patrick Blair, an early President of the San Diego NNOA Chapter. Sunrise August 6, 1951 to February 25, 2021, 12p.m., PDT, Saturday...
Farewell Captain Lee T. Womack, Sr., USN (Ret.)
March 11, 1947 - March 9, 2021 It is with great sadness that I inform the members of NNOA about the passing of Captain Lee T. Womack, Sr., USN (Ret.). Captain Womack served as President of NNOA from 1993 to 1995. Thank you to all of the NNOA members for their...
Farewell Captain Percy O. Norwood, USCG Retired, 1995 President of NNOA
Called home on NOVEMBER 27, 2020! “It is with great sadness that I inform the members of NNOA about the passing of Captain Percy O. Norwood, USCG Retired. Captain Norwood served as President of NNOA from 1995 to 1996. A great leader and mentor to many in the Guard and...
Farewell Dr. Bundy, NNOA Lifetime Member
On behalf of the National Naval Officer Association, we express our deepest sympathies regarding the passing of CDR (ret) Dr. William Bundy. His legacy extends beyond his successful 30-year Naval career to Associate Provost for Warfighting and Research of the Naval...
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