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NANews journalist retires.


JO1 JO1 - Journalist First Class (Naval Rating)(SW) Ed Wright left the NANews staff in November to enter civilian life after 20 years of Navy service. Beginning his career as a radioman, Ed later switched to the journalist rating. He served in diverse locations such as Haiti; Diego Garcia Diego Garcia, coral island, 11 sq mi (28 sq km). Indian Ocean, largest island of the Chagos Archipelago, SW of Sri Lanka. Part of the British Indian Ocean Territory, the island was leased (1970) to the United States and later developed as a joint U.S.-British naval base to guard the Persian Gulf oil routes and to counter increased Soviet military activities in S Asia and Africa.; and Argentia, Newfoundland, as well as on board ships, including Ainsworth (FF 1090) and Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).

As an associate editor for NANews, Ed helped the magazine win two CHINFO CHINFO - Chief of Information Merit Awards and continued to develop the magazine's website into an accessible archive. In his duties as the magazine's senior enlisted person, he shared his vast knowledge of the Navy with incoming journalists.

Ed had a keen sense of humor. Editor Sandy Russell said, "We'll miss his 'signature' zingers. He kept our wits sharp trying to match him with clever barbs." Art Director Morgan Wilbur added, "As a member of toastmasters, Ed was adept at 'roasting' each of us in his own jocular way."

He was also the resident sports fanatic with daily encyclopedic commentary on recent sporting events. Managing Editor Wendy Leland said, "For the Washington Redskins fans in the office, his devotion to the Baltimore Ravens set the stage for some lively discussions."

Editor in Chief Cdr. Jeremy Gillespie summed up, "Petty Officer Wright was a valuable member of the NANews staff, both personally and professionally. His presence was essential to the magazine's continuing success. The office won't be the same without him, and we wish him the best of luck in the future."
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Title Annotation:Naval Aviation News, Ed Wright
Publication:Naval Aviation News
Article Type:Brief Article
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Date:Jan 1, 2004
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