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Everett Alvarez, Jr. a distinguished Naval officer and government executive, is best known as the first American aviator shot down over North Vietnam. He was taken prisoner of war on August 5, 1964, and held in North Vietnam until February 12, 1973. He is the recipient of many military medals, including the Silver Star and the Distinguished Flying Cross. Mr.Alvarez served in program management at the Naval Air Systems Command in Washington, D.C., until his retirement from the Navy in 1980. He subsequently served as Deputy Director of the Peace Corps; and Deputy Administrator of the Veterans Administration (VA). He served as Vice President for Government Services with Hospital Corporation of America until the fall of 1987 when he formed Conwal Incorporated, of McLean,VA. Currently, Mr.Alvarez is CEO for the newly formed consulting firm of Alvarez and Associates. He has been honored by many community and civic organizations, including having a Post Office in Rockville, MD and a high school in California named in his honor. |
