Reminiscences of Adm. Thomas B. Hayward, USN (Ret.) - Hardcoverby Thomas B. Hayward (Author) As Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Hayward was noted for his role in formulating U. S. maritime strategy and for drastically reducing the amount of illegal drug use on the part of Navy officers and enlisted personnel. He entered the service in World War II through the V 5 Naval Aviation Cadet Program, then transferred to the Naval Academy, from which he graduated in 1947. He served 1947 48 as a junior officer in the