Rear Adm. Annie Andrews was one of the first black women promoted to rear admiral. After beginning her career in 1983 at Naval Station Whiting Field, Florida, as an administrative officer, she rose to leadership roles and jobs of great significance like officer-in-charge of Navy personnel support activity detachments in the Philippines. She also served as the executive assistant to the assistant secretary of the Navy for manpower and reserve affairs (ASN MR&A); director of total force requirements division, Recruit Training Command Great Lakes; and commanding officer of U.S. Navy Recruiting Command. Andrews retired from the Navy in 2013 after 32 years of service.

Last Updated: 29 March 2023