VADM Joseph Metcalf, III USN (Ret)

"Your half-century of service to our Surface Navy has been one exemplified by charismatic leadership, prophetic vision, and underscored by skillful communications in steering our Surface Warfare community into the high stature it enjoys today in all aspects of warfare. Your vision of a Surface Warfare community that “enables” joint and coalition warfighting through networked and interoperable combat systems was articulated in the simple phrase, “Up, Out, and Down”.  As a direct result of your vision, today’s Naval Service is one that can control the seas and project power from any place on the globe. All sailors who sail into harms way today are strengthened and enabled by your vision and go to sea on your strong and able shoulders."

Excerpt from 2003 Surface Navy Association Special Recognition Award

Fair winds and following seas to our shipmate, Board of Director member, and founding father of Surface Navy Association. 

Celebration of VADM Metcalf's Life

Eulogies for VADM Joseph Metcalf III USN (Ret.)
delivered at the Naval Academy Chapel 8 March 2007 

Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Mike Mullen, USN
RADM Philip J. Coady USN (Ret)

Please note that donations for the SNA Scholarship Program in VADM Metcalf's name should be sent to:

Surface Navy Association
Metcalf Scholarship Donation
2550 Huntington Ave., Suite 202
Alexandria, VA  22303

If you have any questions please contact us at 703-960-6800 or 1-800-NAVYSNA
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