NORFOLK, Va. — A Jacksonville native and Ed White high graduate was promoted to rear admiral upper half at a ceremony in Norfolk, Va. on Tuesday. Rear Adm. Rick L. Williamson graduated from high ...

The one-star flag officer position is the fifth-highest Navy rank, superseded by Rear Admiral (upper half), Vice Admiral, Admiral, and Fleet Admiral.

It was announced on Wednesday that Pentagon Spokesman RADM (upper half) John Kirby will be replaced by a civilian. It may end up being SecDef Ash Carter's only good decision, but a good decision ...

“The monthly base pay for a rear admiral upper half with 14 years in service was $11,609.10. A rear admiral upper half with 20 years in service received $12,966.60 per month in base pay.” ...