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NPS Hall of Famer Shares His Navy Story
U.S. Navy photo by MC1 Lewis Hunsaker

NPS Hall of Famer Shares His Navy Story

By MC1 Lewis Hunsaker

NPS Hall of Fame member and retired Navy Adm. Henry H. Mauz Jr., shares lessons learned from his storied Navy career with members of the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) Alumni Association Monterey Bay Chapter during a presentation at Monterey Pines Golf Course, Oct. 21.

"When Mauz was the Commanding Officer of a minesweeper he realized that he needed his crew a whole lot more than they needed him," said USNA Chapter President Lt. Ross Hammerer during his introduction. "That's something we need to recognize on a regular basis. You are only as good as the people that work for you."

But that would prove to be just one of many life lessons that Mauz relied upon throughout his career.

"You never have all the answers, in the fleet or in life, but you have to make the best decision with what you have," said Mauz. "I learned how to do that partly here [at NPS] and partly in the fleet."

Mauz also offered insight into the personal philosophy that he lives by – a philosophy that was shaped in part by the time he spent in various commands aboard river patrol boats, the minesweeper USS Prime (MSO 466), and the guided-missile destroyer USS Semmes (DDG 18).

"I encourage everyone to take calculated risks. It's ok. You won't win them all, but make sure you have done your homework," he said. "Have integrity, if you don't tell your boss that he is doing something wrong then nothing is going to change. Stand up for what is right.

"Also, have a good sense of humor," he continued. "Be a good spirit, and smile even when it hurts … No one wants to work for a grouch."

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