Hall Of Heroes News

Stockdale Award Winners Receive Accolades from CNO

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead speaks in honor of the Vice Adm. James Bond Stockdale awardees, Cmdrs. Frank J. Olmo and Craig A. Clapperton at the Hall of Heroes inside the Pentagon. The Vice Admiral Stockdale Leadership Award is named after James B. Stockdale, who was credited with having a naval career that symbolized the excellence of leadership. The award is given annually to officers below the rank of captain who have commanded a ship, submarine or an air squadron. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tiffini M. Chief of Naval Operations Adm.