Riley Dewitt Mixson

I flew with admiral mixing in Vietnam he was always very professional and squared away I knew he'd go far in the Navy I stayed 22 years and made Commander so I felt pretty good about my career God bless and hope you all are fine he was a good man

I had served with the Admiral when he was Chief of Staff of ComCruDesGru 3. I was the Electronics Technician Chief Petty Officer attached to the Material Office. The Captain was having some problems with his Boat's transmitter and he asked me my opinion about it. He was the type of officer that you liked to work for and I told him it would be better to have me go there and look at it. He drove me there and we got it fixed in a couple of hours and it was no problem for me. Two days later he called up to come to his office on the Tender the Group was located at Naval Station San Diego. When I got to his office, he handed me a very nice bottle of Scotch. He knew I wa stationed in Scotland and developed a taste for it. Both he and Admiral Howe both knew about my Scottish Wife, cause every time there was unit social gathering Mrs. Howe would gather up my wife and keep her. But, back to the bottle Scotch onboard the ship story. I was told by him the he did not want to hear anything from me about not wanting that bottle, to which I said Thank you much for it. Then I asked him how the blazes am I going to get it off the ship, to which he told me to tell the Officer of the Deck to call him at his number. The funny part is that when I was leaving the ship, they looked into my bag and found the bottle and I told the Deck Officer that it was a present from the Chief of Staff and if he wanted to check, please call his number if he really wanted further information. The OOD did pick up the phone but I think he had known the Captain and said "You can Leave Chief".
The next day I told the Captain about my Quarterdeck incident and he just had a chuckle and said he had a plan if he got that call. I did not ask why only thought it would have been a good one. I was not up for orders when he left to take Command of the Midway, but did tell him I would have like to go there with him... Guess he had a lot of tales of his Naval Career, I thought he was a great person to serve with and for. My condolence to you and his family.
Sincerely,
Frank K. Saragosa

13 years of service in the Navy, Capt. Mixson was the benchmark of CO´s! RIP Sir.

I flew with admiral Mixon off the USS Coral Sea in VA 25 during the Vietnam war always very sharp dressed immaculate in his uniform really enjoyed flying with him sorry to hear it passed away my name is Larry r Ramsey

I have fond memories of Admiral Mixon when severing with him when he was a Captian and COS for Admiral Howe, ComCruDesGru 3. My Condolences to the Family.

I'm sorry for the loss of your, I had the honor of serving on the staff of Carrier Group TWO during Desert Storm. While making sure the mission was accomplished he always made sure that his people were taken care of as well.

`Hawk´ made a significant contribution to my career and life as a Naval Aviator.

He loved his family, the Navy, and his country.

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He loved his family, the Navy, and his country!

I SERVED ON THE USS MIDWAY UNDER ADMIRAL MIXSON . RIP ADMIRAL.

It was a pleasure serving under you on the USS Midway. Rest In Peace sir!!
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My most sincere sympathy to Admiral Mixson's family. It was a privilege to work for him.

Captain Mixson as i knew him on the Midway was a terrific man and commanding officer, i know he will ve missed by all, i know he knows we now have the watch...God Bless

I served under him on the USS Midway. He was my first commanding officer, I never saw him then but after the Midway museum opened I talked with him several times. Farwell Admiral.

It was a pleasure serving on the USS Midway with you. May God give you a heavenly seat in heaven.

Had the pleasure of serving under Admiral Mixon on the USS Midway. Best skipper we ever had and a real class act. Fairs winds and following seas shipmate.

Served on board the USS Midway from 85-89 and proud to say I served under Rear Admiral Mixson. Fair winds and following seas to a great man.

It was an honor to have you as my Captain, Leader, & Commander onboard USS Midway. Thank you for your service to us all..FWFS Sir..

Fair winds and following seas, shipmate. A grateful nation thanks you for your loyal and faithful service, and bids you farewell.

He was my first commanding officer when I was assigned to the USS Modway out of boot camp and school.

Rest In Peace Admiral. It was an honor and a privilege to have served under you.