Chief of Naval Operations

FAYETTEVILLE, Tenn. (June 29, 2013)1 of 4

The eldest son of retired Adm. Frank Kelso, the 24th Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), recites a thank you letter he wrote to his father in 1977 during his father's funeral at the First United Methodist Church in Fayetteville, Tenn. Following the service, Kelso was laid to rest at Rose Hill Cemetery. He served as CNO from 1990-1994. Kelso was 79 years old. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Peter D. Lawlor (Released) 130629-N-WL435-097

FAYETTEVILLE, Tenn. (June 29, 2013)2 of 4

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert ceremoniously presents a national ensign to the widow of retired Adm. Frank Kelso, the 24th CNO, at Rose Hill Cemetery where Kelso was laid to rest with full military honors. He served as CNO from 1990-1994. Kelso was 79 years old. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Peter D. Lawlor (Released) 130629-N-WL435-270

FAYETTEVILLE, Tenn. (June 29, 2013)3 of 4

An officer wearing a mourning band stands at attention at the head of the casket of retired Adm. Frank Kelso, the 24th Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), at Rose Hill Cemetery in Fayetteville, Tenn. where Kelso was laid to rest. He served as CNO from 1990-1994. Kelso was 79 years old. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Peter D. Lawlor (Released) 130629-N-WL435-245

FAYETTEVILLE, Tenn. (June 29, 2013)4 of 4

A grave stone marks the final resting place of retired Adm. Frank Kelso, the 24th Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), at Rose Hill Cemetery following a full honors funeral service. He served as CNO from 1990-1994. Kelso was 79 years old. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Peter D. Lawlor (Released) 130629-N-WL435-298