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Washington, DeonEntry/Object ID
9999.BHF.219Scope and Content
Washington, Deon St. Joseph News-Press February 11, 1996. The article is about Mr. Washington being passed over when he made a request to become a chief petty officer. He believes that racism or prejudice played a part in his denial of officer statue. He applied for the direct commission program in Seattle. This program permits experienced Navy personnel to bypass officer's candidate school to become commissioned officers of the Navy. Mr., Washington this time was not denied. He reached his goal in 1993 and was commissioned a supply corps officer in that year.Collection
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