Bravo Zulu

1970s

’73: Ed Donofrio was one of nine members selected by USA Fencing to join the USA Fencing Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2023. VADM Jim Zortman (Ret.), became chairman of the board of directors of USAA in August 2021.

1980s

’80: RADM A.B. Cruz III, USN

(Ret.), joined the Advisory Board of Academy Securities, a registered broker-dealer, certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise and Minority Business Enterprise in July.

’83: ADM Craig S. Faller, USN

(Ret.), has been appointed to Sigma Defense Systems’ board of advisers. He retired from active duty in December as commander of the U.S. Southern Command, where he led U.S. military operations in Latin America and the Caribbean.

’85: ADM Stuart B. Munsch, USN, relieved Admiral Robert P. Burke as commander of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) during a change of command ceremony held onboard Joint Forces Command Naples Headquarters in Naples, Italy, in June.

1990s

’90: RADM Edward L. Anderson,

USN (Ret.), was named vice president of maritime strategy for Sigma Defense Systems, a technology company that provides tactical communications systems and

PHOTO BY LANCE CPL. JONATHAN BEAUCHAMP

Former Commandant MajGen Liszewski ’90, USMC, Takes MCIPAC Command

Major General Stephen E. Liszewski ’90, USMC, assumed command of Marine Corps Installations Pacific (MCIPAC) on 24 June. He relieved Major General William J. Bowers, USMC. Major General Liszewski served as the 86th Commandant of Midshipmen at the Naval Academy from 2015-17. Prior to assuming command of MCIPAC, Liszewski served on the Joint Staff as the deputy director, Joint Training, Joint Staff J7 and a director for the Russia and Ukraine Crisis Management Team. MCIPAC exercises command and control, oversight and budgetary guidance over the Marine Corps’ network of advanced naval bases in the Indo-Pacific in order to secure and protect our capabilities, strengthen our alliances and expand the capabilities of forward-deployed naval expeditionary forces, according to a news release.

“For the Marines and sailors of MCIPAC, know that I am humbled, honored and excited to join the team here. The work that you do epitomizes selfless spirit in support of the III Marine Expeditionary Force,” he said, according to a news release. “But, equally as important as the support you give to the operational units in the Western Pacific is the vital life support that you give to the sailors, Marines and families that make up the force.”

Major General Liszewski served as the Military Assistant to the Secretary of the Navy from 2017 to 2018. From 2018 to 2020 he served as the director of Operations with Plans, Policies and Operations, Headquarters Marine Corps. ®

’99: Tony Mauro, a baseball player for Notre Dame High School in Utica, NY, was inducted into the Greater Utica Sports Hall of Fame in September. He was an All Patriot League infielder at the Academy.

services for digital modernization for the Department of Defense in June. Admiral Anderson will lead the strategy and development of the Sigma Defense business with a focus on maritime and connected networks.

’91: CAPT David Ruth, USN (Ret.), has become director of the Center of Inquiry for Math, Engineering and Technology at the new University of Austin.

’92: Samuel J. Meckey was named CEO of digital-first healthcare solutions firm Uphealth Inc. ’93: David Cattler was awarded the Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana (Third Class) by the President of Estonia. This is the highest Estonian decoration awarded to foreigners and is in recognition of Cattler’s efforts to support Estonia’s national security and enhance the country’s relationship with NATO. ’94: John McClellan has been named the new vice president of operations for StoCorp. McClellan is responsible for overseeing workforce utilization, supply chain operations and ensuring a safe manufacturing process. ’98: CAPT Brian Binder, USN, took command of Naval Station Mayport in July. His previous assignments include serving as commanding officer of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 72 and in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations.

2000s

’04: CDR Henry Eshenour, USN, assumed command of LABOON in July. His previous assignments include serving as flag aide to the commander of the U.S. Sixth Fleet and as executive officer of LABOON.

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