Thomas B. Hayward

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
BranchUnited States Navy
Years of service1942–1982
RankAdmiral
CommandsChief 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

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, after which he retired from military service.

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

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

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. 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