After 33 years of faithful and honorable service, Chief Warrant Officer 5

Paul C. Adams is retiring from the United States Navy.

We would be honored if you could join us to celebrate and wish him fair winds and following seas.

Ceremony will be held on Saturday, March 1st 2025 at 2 p.m.

Newport Naval Base Kay Hall 1801 Elliot

 Reception immediately following at the War College Museum

Please RSVP through the form below by January 15th 


Ceremony Attire:

Military Ceremony Participants- dress blues with medals

Military & Civilian guests- business Casual 


For base access: id must be and unexpired federal or state real id or unexpired passport- id cannot say “not for federal use”


For ALL of the out-of-town guests- we will have a meet and greet social with cocktails and snacks on Friday, Feb. 28th, the night before the ceremony. Please let us know if you can attend and Becky will provide you with all the details.