[LonePalm]

Admiral Rodgers WAS a Surface Warfare Officer (Combat Arms) before he became a Naval Intelligence Officer.

Look at the pin on his pocket under the ribbons. The pin above the ribbons is for Information Warfare.

FWIW - I followed the same path but didn't rise that far.

WWG1WGA

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(Keep the Faith, my friends! We are the saviors of the Republic! Now and Forever!)
LonePalm, le Républicain du verre cassé (The Broken Glass Republican)

[xone]

Sure, but he went the intel route in 86. Long time absent from the decks. Nothing personal, he obviously is an outstanding officer who navigated the filthy waters of the 0 admin.