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Spruance to retire July 1 in a Naval War role
Admiral Raymond A. Spruance, veteran Pacific fleet commander, will retire July 1 at age 62. The Navy praised his 45 years of service from 1903 academy entry to leadership in decisive Midway and subsequent victories. Secretary Sulivan and Admiral Denfeld joined in lauding his bold leadership as he steps down.
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