William J. Flanagan interview

Creator:
Virginia Military Institute. Adams Center for Military History
Extent:
2 items
Language:
English
Biographical / historical:

Admiral William J. Flanagan commissioned in the United States Navy in 1967 and was selected for flag rank in his 20th year of service. He was subsequently among the youngest officers to achieve four star rank. During his 29-year career, he served in all theaters of operations, including the Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War, and Iraq War. Flanagan served as:

  • Commander, United States Second Fleet
  • Commander of North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO) Striking Fleet
  • Commander in Chief, United States Atlantic Fleet
  • NATO's Commander-in-Chief, Western Atlantic
Among his many military decorations are the Navy and Defense Distinguished Service Medals. Flanagan retired from the Navy in 1996.

Physical facet:
Transcript (9 pages) and audio (duration 00:01:06)

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
Preston Library
Virginia Military Institute
345 Letcher Ave.
Lexington, VA 24450-0304
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