Wilson Falor "Bud" Flagg (October 25, 1938September 11, 2001) was a United States Navy Rear Admiral. On October 15, 1993, he was censured for failing to prevent the 1991 Tailhook conference scandal, effectively ending any chance for further career advancement. Flagg and his wife Darlene were killed on board American Airlines Flight 77 during the September 11 attacks of 2001.
Early life
Wilson Falor Flagg was born October 25, 1938. and married after Flagg graduated from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, in June 1961.
Career
Flagg attended flight school in Pensacola, Florida, and became a Navy pilot in 1962. He served on active duty from 1961 to 1967, including three tours as a fighter pilot in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. After leaving active duty, he continued flying the F-8 Crusader, logging more than 3,200 flight hours. He subsequently embarked upon dual careers as an American Airlines captain and an officer in the Naval Reserve.
In 1987 he became a rear admiral, and was posted at The Pentagon, where he was one of the top officers for the Naval Reserve. and Michael.
Awards and honors
His decorations included the Distinguished Service Medal, two Legion of Merits, the Meritorious Service Medal, five Air Medals and the Navy Commendation Medal with Combat V.