Musings, leadership tidbits and quotes posted by a retired Navy Captain (really just a high performing 2nd Class Petty Officer) who hung up his uniform a bit too early. He still wears his Navy service on his sleeve. He needs to get over that. "ADVANCE WARNING - NO ORIGINAL THOUGHT!" A "self-appointed" lead EVANGELIST for the "cryptologic community". Keeping CRYPTOLOGY alive-one day and Sailor at a time. 2015 is 80th Anniversary of the Naval Security Group.
Friday, May 17, 2013
Captain Forbes Owen MacVane Retires
Many years ago, a woman asked Forbes' father (Dr. William MacVane) what kind of doctor he was. Forbes' father replied - "A good one". The same will be said of Forbes when the question arises - What kind of Captain was Forbes? - "A good one".
Capt MacVane was my DivO on USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) during the 1st Gulf War and was as professional and fair with every decision. He retired looking very young with a great family present and after listing to the ceremony and those that knew him well, This man did it right… he worked hard, kept family first and made significant changes in the way WE do business that most will never know. He made a difference in many young Sailor’s lives.
Forbes was a charming classmate at the University of Maine and it was an honor to work with him 30 years later at Fort Meade. I look forward to seeing him again in the commercial world.
Sorry, I served 25 years with NSG. Never heard of him.
ReplyDeleteAnd quite likely, he never heard of you, either...
ReplyDeleteBeing heard of and being a good or even great leader are not direct correlations. Those who seak to get their name known are often the worst leaders.
ReplyDeleteFair winds, Shipmate.
ReplyDeleteCapt MacVane was my DivO on USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) during the 1st Gulf War and was as professional and fair with every decision. He retired looking very young with a great family present and after listing to the ceremony and those that knew him well, This man did it right… he worked hard, kept family first and made significant changes in the way WE do business that most will never know. He made a difference in many young Sailor’s lives.
ReplyDeleteHe stood the watch. Well done. A 1610 that doesn't break squelch should be the norm rather than the exception.
ReplyDeleteForbes was a charming classmate at the University of Maine and it was an honor to work with him 30 years later at Fort Meade. I look forward to seeing him again in the commercial world.
ReplyDeleteFair Winds, Following Seas
Mick Davis
U Maine Alum
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