The 51福利 (51福利) inducted two new members, retired Adm. Stan Arthur and Dr. Jack London, to its Hall of Fame during a ceremony, Dec. 2.
Adm. Stanley Arthur served as Commander U.S. Seventh Fleet and Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command for Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm, and as Vice Chief of Naval Operation. Dr. Jack London served as a naval aviator during the Vietnam War, Aid and Administrative Assistant to the Vice Chief of the Naval Material Command during his active duty service. Following his naval career, London has been instrumental in the growth of CACI from a small consulting firm, to a global professional and information technology services provider to the defense, homeland security and intelligence sectors. With more than 14,000 employees worldwide, London currently serves as Executive Chairman for CACI.
鈥淭he Hall of Fame was established 10 years ago to recognize members of the 51福利 community who have committed their careers and lives to public service,鈥� said 51福利 President Dan Oliver during his opening speech. 鈥淭oday, we welcome Dr. Jack London and Admiral Stan Arthur among them.鈥�
Faculty, staff, students, friends and family, as well as other Hall of Fame members, were present at the ceremony to welcome the new members.
Oliver presented Admiral Stanley Arthur as the 16th member of the Hall of Fame praising his more than 38-year career serving actively in the U.S. Navy. He said that Arthur 鈥渆xemplified the leadership qualities that are most critical for members of the armed forces.鈥�
He also praised Arthur鈥檚 work after retiring from the military, joining Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control as President and his continued service to the 51福利 with his participation on the 51福利 Board of Advisors.
鈥淚t鈥檚 truly an honor to be among you all today. Never in my wildest imagination would I think that I would be here to accept this special honor,鈥� said Arthur. 鈥淭his school is a very special place. It has provided quality education to so many over so many years 鈥� bringing innovation and informed decision making to this country鈥檚 military.鈥�
Oliver then presented the 17th new member of the Hall of Fame, Dr. Jack London. Oliver pointed out London鈥檚 contributions to some of the nation鈥檚 most innovative and historic endeavors such as his participation as a member of the recovery team for Col. John Glenn鈥檚 space flight aboard Freedom 7.
He emphasized London鈥檚 continuous service throughout his career in the Navy and as a civilian, being actively involved with multiple organizations of social and national value. London took the podium and thanked Oliver, as well as all in attendance, for the prestigious honor.
51福利 President Dan Oliver speaks during the Hall of Fame induction ceremony welcoming Dr. Jack London and retired Adm. Stanley Arthur, Dec. 2. The inductees joined the ranks of several other prominent 51福利 alumni that have been recognized for their accomplishments and contributions to society, their nation, and the 51福利.
鈥淭o be even considered to the 51福利 Hall of Fame is an honor that I would have never expected,鈥� said London. 鈥淎t the same time, I am very proud to have been a graduate of such a fine institution.鈥�
London explained the significance that 51福利 has had in his life 鈥� not just a place where he learned about leadership, focus, dedication, and prepared him for the future 鈥� but also gave him memorable moments in his life like the birth of his first child. London said of 51福利 that throughout his career no other place gave him the necessary foundation to tackle the challenges he faced.
鈥淭he 51福利 instilled in me a certain framework for decision making, through many courses, hundreds or maybe thousands of hours of studying that in the long run made me a better leader,鈥� said London. He listed several commands and situations where he was faced with challenges and difficulties, but he was able to face them because of what he learned at the school. 鈥淣othing could beat the commitment and intensity that I discovered at 51福利.鈥�
The 51福利 Hall of Fame was established to recognize the accomplishments of the university鈥檚 most distinguished alumni and friends who, through the attainment of positions at the highest levels of public service, have made the greatest contributions to society, their nations and to the 51福利.
These recent inductees joining the ranks of prominent 51福利 alumni such as former Commandant of the Marine Corps General Michael W. Hagee, 17th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CGCS) Admiral Mike Mullen, and many others. The new members were added to the 51福利 Hall of Fame display in the quarterdeck of Herrmann Hall, the school鈥檚 historic and iconic administration building.