(U.S. Navy photo)

Photo: Tactical Aircraft admiral pins on second star

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Rising stars: Members of the Program Executive Office for Tactical Aircraft congratulate Rear. Adm. Donald Gaddis, PEO(T), Feb. 11 on receiving his second star. Gaddis cuts his celebratory cake during a program managers/deputy program managers meeting. The Navy Fighter Weapons School - TOPGUN graduate was officially promoted Feb. 1. He has more than 2,300 flight hours as a Radar Intercept Officer in the F-14A/F-14B/F-4S aircraft to include 523 traps in the F-14 Tomcat. His personal decorations include the Legion of Merit (three awards), Meritorious Service Medal (three awards), Strike Fighter Air Medal, and various other personal and unit awards. (U.S. Navy photo)