Nebraska admiral

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Nebraska admiral (formally, Admiral in the Great Navy of the State of Nebraska) is an honorary title bestowed upon individuals by approval of the Governor of Nebraska, a landlocked U.S. state. It is not a military rank, requires no duties, and carries with it no pay or other compensation. Admirals have the option of joining the Nebraska Admirals Association, a non-profit organization that promotes "The Good Life" of Nebraska.

The award certificate describes the honor in a tongue-in-cheek fashion:

"And I [the Governor of Nebraska] do strictly charge and require all officers, seamen, tadpoles and goldfish under your command to be obedient to your orders as Admiral—and you are to observe and follow, from time to time, such directions you shall receive, according to the rules and discipline of the Great Navy of the State of Nebraska."

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[edit] History

The Great Navy of the State of Nebraska was created in 1931. The Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska at that time, Theodore W. Metcalf, was serving as Acting Governor of Nebraska while Governor Charles W. Bryan was outside the state. At the urging of some of his friends, he appointed "20 to 25 prominent Nebraskans" as Nebraska admirals.

Commissions in the Nebraska Navy have always been given to prominent citizens both inside and outside of Nebraska. However, anyone can request or be nominated for an admiralship as long as he or she has "contributed in some way to the state, promote the Good Life in Nebraska, and warrant recognition as determined by the Governor".

Since the creation of the Great Navy of Nebraska, it is estimated that over 100,000 people have been commissioned as Nebraska admirals.[1]

[edit] Charitable activities

The Nebraska Admirals Association was established in 1986. It is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is devoted to a number of causes, including promoting Nebraska products, educational activities and tourism and providing support for ships in the United States Navy named after Nebraska-related entities.

[edit] Notable admirals

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[edit] References

  1. ^ Nebraska Admirals Association (May 2006). Nebraska Admirals Association: Membership. Retrieved on 2006-06-05.
  2. ^ Jones, Chuck [1989]. Chuck Amuck. New York: Farrar Straus Giroux, 254. ISBN 0374123489. OCLC 19514946.  Jones's certificate is reproduced on page 254.

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