070420-N-3642E-019 Arlington, Va. (April 20, 2007) - The Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV), the Honorable Dr. Donald C. Winter, administers the Officer's oath to RDML (Select) Michelle Howard during her frocking ceremony. Howard is the first female graduate of the Naval Academy to reach the rank of Rear Admiral. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Shawn P. Eklund (RELEASED) US Navy 070420-N-3642E-019 Capt. Michelle Howard is frocked to the rank of Rear Adm

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