In Memoriam: Captain Charles Robert MacVean, USN, (Ret.), PhD
for deep ocean search, location and recovery. Captain MacVean retired from active Naval Service in October, 1981.Captain MacVean’s awards include two Distinguished Service Medals, the highest award for non-combat service, requiring Presidential review and approval. He also received the Legion of Merit, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, and the Navy Commendation Medal.MacVean always spoke of his wife, Ellen, with tremendous affection and admiration. They met as juniors in high school, and were married after his graduation from Dartmouth. When Charlie’s submarine, SEAWOLF, set a submerged
In Memoriam: Captain Charles Robert MacVean, USN, (Ret.), PhD
for deep ocean search, location and recovery. Captain MacVean retired from active Naval Service in October, 1981.Captain MacVean’s awards include two Distinguished Service Medals, the highest award for non-combat service, requiring Presidential review and approval. He also received the Legion of Merit, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, and the Navy Commendation Medal.MacVean always spoke of his wife, Ellen, with tremendous affection and admiration. They met as juniors in high school, and were married after his graduation from Dartmouth. When Charlie’s submarine, SEAWOLF, set a submerged
Reiss Named Director of NOAA's Ocean Prediction Center
budget.Reiss earned his M.S. in Air & Ocean Physical Sciences from the Naval Postgraduate School, and a B.S. in Oceanography and Meteorology from the U.S. Naval Academy. He is a four-time recipient of both the Meritorious Service Medal and Navy Commendation Medal, and a two-time recipient of the Legion of Merit
CODA Elects Plumb to Board of Directors
. Captain Plumb was elected at the company’s annual meeting of stockholders.Captain J. Charles Plumb is a retired U.S. Navy fighter pilot and former Vietnam Prisoner of War. He retired from the United States Navy after 28 years of service, and his military honors include two Purple Hearts, the Legion of Merit, the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, and the P.O.W. Medal. Since his retirement, Captain Plumb has been a motivational speaker, consultant, and executive coach. His clients include the U.S. Navy, NASA, General Motors, FedEx, Hilton, Aflac, and BMW.During Captain Plumb’s tour in Vietnam
December 2025
