M. Staser Holcomb

M. Staser Holcomb (January 18, 1932 – September 8, 2021)^[1] was a vice admiral in the United States Navy.^[2] His hometown was Seattle, Washington, where he attended Roosevelt High School. He was a graduate of the United States Naval Academy, class of 1953.^[3][4] During his naval career he served as commander of the USS Guam (LPH-9), Carrier Strike Group One, and the United States Seventh Fleet, from September 15, 1981, to May 9, 1983. He retired in 1985. During his career he also worked in the offices of the Secretary of Defense (as Senior Military Assistant), Secretary of the Navy, and Chief of Naval Operations. From 2001 to 2006, he also served as an advisor to Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld and Harold Brown.^[5]

M. Staser Holcomb
Born	(1932-01-18)January 18, 1932 Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Died	September 8, 2021(2021-09-08) (aged 89) Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1953–1985
Rank	Vice Admiral
Commands	United States Seventh Fleet

He was married to Joanne and resided in Edmonds, Washington, before his death.^[6]