Rear Admiral Nora Tyson becomes the first female strike group commander
August 2, 2010 by awveterans
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“When Nora W. Tyson entered the Navy in 1979, women were not allowed to go to sea on aircraft carriers.
The idea of a woman commanding a mighty carrier strike group? That was certainly for another day.
That day arrived Thursday for Rear Adm. Tyson, who made history in assuming command of Carrier Strike Group Two in a ceremony on board the USS George H.W. Bush.
…In accepting her new assignment, Tyson spoke of the challenges that the Navy faces and said she was humbled to be selected. Talking later with reporters, she downplayed her history-making step.
“As far as the trailblazing piece, I understand I am the first woman on the job,” she said. “But I’m a professional just like my fellow officers are, and my fellow strike group commanders.”
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Fair winds and a following sea Admiral! Best wishes from an old retired Master Chief.
Way to go. Jane and I were talking and I completly missed this. I’m so proud of you.
Congratulations Rear Admiral Tyson!! I am very proud to know you and to have served with you on the USS Battaan! From your favorite Patsy Cline!
Respectfully, Admiral Tyson lacks the requisite experience and background to hold this job. Simply compare her resume to that of Strike Group Three’s commander and you’ll see the glaring disparity. With all respect to her career to date, this is political correctness at its worst.