Thomas H. Replogle

1929 - 2014

Replogle, Thomas H. Rear Admiral Thomas H. Replogle USN Retired SAN DIEGO -- Thomas H. Replogle, 85, passed away on October 6, 2014. Tom was the son of Ned and Katherine Replogle of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. He is survived by his wife Naomi and his children, Candice Kelly, Brandt Dixon, Susan Mason, Julie Price, Terri Batton, Janie McNiff, Kimberly Stits, Carol Replogle and Tom Replogle Jr. Tom was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He had a distinguished Naval career and received numerous service medals, including the Legion of Merit, Silver Star, Bronze Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with 13 Gold Stars, 2 Navy Commendation Medals, with Combat "V" , and China, Korean, Vietnam, United Nations Service Medals. In addition, to commanding VF-143, he was also assigned to VF-121, VF-151, VF-161 and VF-171. He also flew for the Blue Angels. He was Captain of both the USS Nashville and USS America. While in the COMNAVAIRPAC Fighter training office he initiated the Navy's "Top Gun Program." He was the Inspector General CINCLANTFLEET and Chief of Staff of Seventh Fleet. Admiral Replogle also received the Humanitarian Service medal for coordinating the at sea Naval and Coast Guard operation to recover Cuban refugees and the mass processing facility in support of the Cuban Boatlift. Tom retired from the Navy having flown 74 different aircraft both civilian and military and amassed 9200 flight hours and 675 carrier landings, along with 396 combat missions. A service and reception will be held Sunday, October 12, 2014, at 2:00 PM at Ford's Colony County Club, Williamsburg, VA. A funeral service will be held in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Condolences may be posted at www. dignitymemorial.com