Shoemaker Assumes Command Of Naval Air Forces
January 26 2015
The new head of U.S. naval aviation is on the job, reports the Stars and Stripes.
Vice Adm. Mike Shoemaker received a new star and assumed command of Naval Air Forces and Naval Air Force Pacific Fleet on Thursday at Naval Station North Island, Calif.
He succeeds Vice Adm. David Buss, who is retiring after 36 years of service.
Shoemaker most recently served as the commander of Naval Air Force Atlantic Fleet at Norfolk, Va.
In his initial remarks, Shoemaker said he wants...
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