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	82k	Rear Admiral Wayne E. Meyer, retired in 1985 as the Deputy Commander for Weapons and Combat systems, Naval Sea Systems, Naval Sea Systems Command and Ordnance Officer of the Navy. Rear Admiral Meyer, a native of Brunswick, Missouri, graduated from the University of Kansas in 1946 with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering. He also holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and an M.S. in Astronautics and Aeronautics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School. His career began in 1943 as an apprentice seaman. He was commissioned Ensign, U.S. Naval Reserve, in 1946 and was transferred to Regular Navy in 1948. After several years at sea, he returned to school in 1951 and attended the Joint Guided Missile School in Fort Bliss, Texas, the Naval Line School in Monterey, California, eventually serving as an instructor at the Special (atomic) Weapons School, Norfolk, Virginia. He returned to sea as Executive Officer in STRICKLAND (DER 333), followed by service on the Staff, Commander, Destroyer Force, Atlantic. He was then ordered to the TALOS cruiser GALVESTON (CLG 3) and from there to the Secretary of the Navy's Special Task Force for Surface Missile Systems in Washington, D.C. He transferred to the Naval Ordnance Engineering Corps in 1966. In 1967, he reported as Director of Engineering at the Naval Ship Missile Systems Engineering Station, Port Hueneme, California and three years later to the Naval Ordnance Systems Command, as Manager, AEGIS Weapons System. He was named Project Manager for Surface Missile Systems in 1972 and in July 1974, he was named the first Director of Surface Warfare, Naval Sea Systems Command. He was selected for Admiral in January 1975. In July 1975, he assumed duties as the founding Project Manager, AEGIS Shipbuilding. In September 1983, he was reassigned as Deputy Commander, Weapons and Combat Systems, Naval Sea Systems Command. Rear Admiral Meyer presently operates a consultancy with offices in Crystal City, Virginia. He chairs and serves on numerous Panels and Committees chartered by various DOD civil and military officials. He has served on the National Ballistic Missile Defense Advisory Committee for the past seven years, serving as its Chairman for the past three years. He also gives numerous speeches besides reviewing and editing articles, essays and books.		Robert M. Cieri
	42k	061127-N-0696M-284, Moorestown, NJ, November 27 2006, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Admiral Mike Mullen, retired Rear Admiral Wayne E. Meyer, Fred Moosally, president of Lockheed Martin Maritime Systems and Sensors and Rear Adm. Charles S. Hamilton, program executive officer for ships pull the plug to de-energize the 100th Aegis Weapons System to be delivered the Navy. The system will be installed on the newly named USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108). Meyer is widely regarded as the "The Father of Aegis" after spearheading the development of the defense system. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley.		Tony Cowart
	41k	061127-N-0696M-241, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Mullen presents retired Rear Admiral Wayne E. Meyer with a picture of the ship that will bear his name at a ceremony celebrating the deliverance of the 100th Aegis Weapons System to the Navy. Rear Admiral Wayne E. Meyer managed the development of the Aegis AN/SPY-1 radar system. This system serves as the cornerstone of the Aegis combat system installed in Ticonderoga class guided missile cruisers and Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyers.		Tony Cowart
	103k	The USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG-108) under construction at Bath Iron Works.		-
	194k	The USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG-108) under construction at Bath Iron Works.		Bill Gonyo
	44k	Undated file photo of the starboard hull of USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108). The ship is a Flight IIA variant of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer incorporating a helicopter hangar facility into the original design. The ship can carry two SH-60B/R Light Airborne Multipurpose System MK III helicopters. Guided-missile destroyers operate independently and in conjunction with carrier battle groups, surface action groups, amphibious groups and replenishment groups. U.S. Navy photo.		Bill Gonyo
	105k	Undated file photo of USS Wayne E. Meyer’s (DDG 108) bow while she is under construction.		Bill Gonyo
	143k	081018-N-8273J-029. Bath, Maine, October 18 2008, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead, right, speaks with retired Rear Adm. Wayne E. Meyer before the christening ceremony for Meyer's namesake Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tiffini M. Jones.		Robert M. Cieri
	105k	081018-N-8273J-063. Bath, Maine, October 18 2008, sailors prepare to present colors during the christening ceremony for the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108). The newest destroyer honors retired Rear Adm. Wayne E. Meyer, "The Father of Aegis," who led the development of the Aegis combat system. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tiffini M. Jones.		Robert M. Cieri
	174k	081018-N-8273J-244. Bath, Maine, October 18 2008, retired Rear Adm. Wayne E. Meyer, known as "The Father of Aegis," delivers remarks during the christening ceremony for the Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) honoring his leadership in the development of the Aegis combat system. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tiffini M. Jones.		Robert M. Cieri
	193k	Retired Rear Adm. Wayne E. Meyer (center) poses for a group photo with the christening party before the christening ceremony of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108).		Bill Gonyo
	100k	Bath, Maine, October 18 2008, Anna Mae Meyer grimaces as champagne splashes on her during the christening ceremony of the destroyer Wayne E. Meyer.		Bill Gonyo
	206k	Underway to her Commissioning ceremony.		Ron Reeves
	149k	As above.		Ron Reeves
	59k	091010-N-0696M-082. Philadelphia, October 10 2009, U.S. Navy honor guard presents the colors at the commissioning ceremony for the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia. U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley.		Tony Cowart
	62k	091010-N-8273J-122. Philadelphia, October 10 2009, the Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) is berthed at Penn's Landing for her commissioning ceremony in Philadelphia. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tiffini Jones Vanderwyst.		Tony Cowart
	56k	091010-N-8273J-156. Philadelphia, October 10 2009, crew members render honors during the commissioning ceremony of the Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tiffini Jones Vanderwyst.		Tony Cowart
	50k	091010-N-8273J-169. Philadelphia, October 10 2009, crew members man-the-rails during the commissioning ceremony of the Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tiffini Jones Vanderwyst.		Tony Cowart
	179k	091010-N-8273J-109. Philadelphia, October 10 2009, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead delivers remarks during the commissioning ceremony of the Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tiffini Jones Vanderwyst.		Robert M. Cieri
	66k	091010-N-0696M-164. Philadelphia, October 10 2009, Admiral Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff addresses the audience at the commissioning ceremony for the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia. U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley.		Robert M. Cieri/Bill Gonyo
	172k	Four views of the Meyer at Penn's Landing during her Commissioning period.		RMC(SS) John Hummel (Ret.)
	139k	As above.		RMC(SS) John Hummel (Ret.)
	79k	As above.		RMC(SS) John Hummel (Ret.)
	149k	As above.		RMC(SS) John Hummel (Ret.)
	191k	100505-N-9818V-596. San Diego, May 5 2010, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Rick West meets with Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) during his visit to Naval Station San Diego. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer A. Villalovos.		Bill Gonyo
	71k	USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) underway in route to sea trials off the coast of New England.		Bill Gonyo
	176k	Off the coast of Hawaii in January 2011.		Ron Reeves
	168k	110228-N-ZC343-126. San Diego, February 28 2011, the guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) transits the channel from San Diego Bay to the Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Joe Kane.		Bill Gonyo
	58k	Ship's patch.		Mike Smolinski
	76k	Ship's patch.		Mike Smolinski

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