On June 8, 1967, during the Six-Day War, the U.S. Navy intelligence ship USS Liberty (AGTR-5) was attacked by Israeli aircraft and torpedo boats while operating in international waters in the Mediterranean Sea. The attack killed 34 American servicemen and wounded 171 others, making it one of the deadliest attacks on a U.S. naval vessel during peacetime.
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After 20 years of faithful and honorable service to the United States Navy, Commander Daniel Reddeg retires, leaving behind a distinguished career marked by dedication, leadership, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to duty. Throughout his service, he exemplified the highest traditions of naval service while making lasting contributions to his command, his shipmates, and the nation he proudly served.
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June 7, 1901 – September 21, 1970
Rear Admiral Joseph Numa Wenger, USN (Ret.) died on September 21, 1970 in Jackson, New Hampshire. Interment with full military honors followed on 25 September at Arlington National Cemetery.
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The Rota facility became fully operational on May 31, 1963 and was disestablished on June 6, 2005.
Rota was a tenant command located within the boundaries of the 6,100 acre Spanish Base Naval de Rota, Spain’s largest Naval installation. NAVSTA Rota was strategically located near the Straits of Gibraltar and at the halfway point between the U.S. and Southwest Asia. Because of this ideal location, the base is able to provide invaluable support to both U.S. Sixth Fleet units in the Mediterranean and to USAF Air Mobility Command units transiting to Germany and Southwest Asia. Under the guidance of the Agreement for Defense Cooperation, the U.S. and Spanish navies work together and share many facilities. The U.S. Navy has the responsibility for maintaining the station’s infrastructure, including a 670-acre airfield, three active piers, 426 facilities and 806 family housing units. Rota remains under the Spanish flag and is commanded by a Spanish Vice Admiral. While the Spanish Navy is responsible for external security of the base, both Navies are charged with internal security. The U.S. Navy maintains approximately 5,200 acres of the 6,000 acre complex.
Rivet Amber was a one-of-a-kind RC-135 reconnaissance aircraft outfitted with highly specialized intelligence-collection equipment. On June 5, 1969, the aircraft disappeared over the Bering Sea with all 19 aircrew members aboard.
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CAPT Prescott Hunt Currier
June 4, 1912 – January 12, 1995
Station HYPO 