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Badger Leads Pacific Might Without Pentagon Aid
The piece profiles Vice Admiral Oscar Badger, commander of the U S Navy Western Pacific Forces, praised for decisive self reliance and swift action in crisis zones like Tsingtao. It recounts his leadership style, notable incidents, decorations from Vera Cruz to Tokyo Bay, and a clash over temporary housing that showed his willingness to push back to protect his fleet.
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Douglas Larsen
NEA
Washington
China
Tsingtao
U. S
Pentagon
Oscar Charles Badger
U.S. Navy
Western Pacific
Badger
Annapolis
Admiral Badger
New York Harbor
Indianapolis
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Pacific
Tokyo Bay
Japan
San Diego