[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 69 (Thursday, April 27, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S5852]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                     TRIBUTE TO ADM. STANLEY ARTHUR

 Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the 
dedication, public service and patriotism of Adm. Stanley Arthur, USN, 
vice chief of naval operations, who has served our Nation so well over 
the 37-year career. Admiral Arthur will retire from the Navy on June 1, 
1995.
  A native of San Diego, CA, Admiral Arthur entered the U.S. Navy 
through the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Program from Miami 
University and was commissioned in June of 1957. Designated a naval 
aviator in 1958, he reported to VS-21 and later was a plank owner of 
VS-29. Admiral Arthur attended the Naval Postgraduate School where he 
earned a degree in aeronautical engineering and was assigned as weapons 
project officer with VX-1.
  Following a tour on U.S.S. Bennington (CVS-20), he reported to VA-55 
aboard U.S.S. Hancock (CVA-19). Following that tour, he reported to VA-
122 as an A-7 Corsair instructor pilot and maintenance officer.
  In 1971, Admiral Arthur reported to VA-164 as executive officer and 
assumed command a year later while deployed on the U.S.S. Hancock. 
During this tour, he completed over 500 combat missions over Vietnam in 
the A-4 Skyhawk. Following assignments at the Bureau of Naval 
Personnel, Admiral Arthur reported aboard U.S.S. SAN JOSE (AFS-7) as 
commanding officer in July 1976. In June of 1978, he assumed command of 
aircraft carrier U.S.S. CORAL SEA (CV-43).
  Other significant assignments have included Assistant Chief of Staff 
for Plans and Policy; Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet staff; 
commander, Carrier Group Seven; director, Aviation Plans and 
Requirements Division; and director, General Planning and Programming 
Division in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. In February 
1988, he was promoted to vice admiral and assumed duties as deputy 
chief of naval operations for logistics.
  In December 1990, Admiral Arthur assumed duties as commander, U.S. 
Seventh Fleet and commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command for 
Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. He directed the operations 
and tactical movements of more than 96,000 Navy and Marine Corps 
personnel and 130 U.S. Navy and allied ships, including six aircraft 
carrier battle groups. This
 represented the largest U.S. naval armada amassed since World War II. 
In July 1992, Admiral Arthur assumed his current duties as Vice Chief 
of Naval Operations during a period marked by major personnel, 
budgetary, ship and shore infrastructure reductions.

  Immediately recognizing the challenges posed by these reductions, 
Admiral Arthur initiated a comprehensive and in-depth review of warfare 
requirements, procurements planning, and programming procedures.
  Through his personal efforts on the joint requirements oversight 
council, he was directly responsible for the continued development of a 
more capable naval force fully interoperable with the Army, Air Force, 
and allied navies.
  Admiral Arthur played a key role in the formulation and 
implementation of the Navy's support to national policies involving 
operations restore hope in Somalia, southern watch in the Persian Gulf, 
and deny flight in the Adriatic. He played a significant role in the 
Chief of Naval Operations' initiatives to fully integrate women in 
combat ships and aviation squadrons and has been a strong leader in the 
Navy's efforts to eradicate sexual harassment from its ranks.
  Admiral Arthur's decorations include the Defense Distinguished 
Service Medal, Navy Distinguished Service Medal (4 awards), the Legion 
of Merit (4 awards, one with combat V), the Distinguished Flying Cross 
(11 awards), the Navy Meritorious Service Medal, individual Air Medal 
(4 awards), Strike/Flight Air Medal (47 awards), the Navy Commendation 
Medal (2 awards, 1 with combat V), various foreign personal decorations 
and individual United States and foreign service and campaign awards.
  Admiral Arthur is a true American patriot and a superb naval officer 
who, throughout his naval career, has lead with courage and integrity. 
His leadership and performance throughout an intense and demanding 
period in naval and military history were instrumental in the 
successful administration of the Navy and outstanding support for naval 
forces throughout the world. Thanks to his inspirational leadership and 
selfless dedication to duty, our Navy has remained second to none. 
While his honorable service will be genuinely missed in the Department 
of Defense, it gives me great pleasure to recognize Admiral Arthur 
before my colleagues and wish him and his lovely wife Jennie fair winds 
and following seas as he concludes a most honorable and distinguished 
career.


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