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Contributed by: Roland Guilbault on 3/14/2008

Admiral Gary Roughead, the Chief of Naval Operations will be guest speaker at the Treasure Coast Council of the Navy League, Wednesday April 2, 2008 at the Best Western Motel, 8797 20th St. Vero Beach, FL 32966. Admiral Roughead is a 1973 graduate of the United States Naval Academy who became the 29th Chief of Naval Operations on 29 September 2007. Among his six operational commands, Adm. Roughead was the first officer to command both classes of Aegis ships, having commanded USS Barry and USS Port Royal. As a Flag Officer, he commanded Cruiser Destroyer Group 2, The George Washington Battle Group, and Second Fleet/NATO Fleet Atlantic.Ashore, he served as Commandant, United States Naval Academy, the Department of the Navy's Chief of Legislative Affairs and Deputy Commander, U.S. Pacific Command. Admiral Roughead is one of only two officers to have commanded the Fleets in the Pacific and Atlantic, commanding the Pacific Fleet as well as Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces, where he was responsible for ensuring Navy forces were trained and prepared to operate around the world,where and when needed.
The general public is invited to attend April 2 meeting, which starts at 6 PM with hors d'oeuvres and coacktails followed by dinner at 7 PM.Choice of meal is eithertwin tournadoes of beef or onion crusted grouper. Resrvations are #30 per person and must be made by mailing checks to Treasure Coast Council NL, P.O. Box 643845 Vero Beach, FL 32964. Dress is coat and tie. For additional information call (772) 492-6790.

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