Historical clue formulations

• Four-star figs. — 2014-09-19
• Byrd and others: Abbr. — 2012-03-03
• U.S.N. brass: Abbr. — 2010-05-27
• U.S.N. brass: Abbr. — 2009-06-04
• Wearers of four stars: Abbr. — 2007-12-08
• Planners of nav. maneuvers — 2006-05-09
• U.S.N. bigwigs — 2003-08-04
• Nav. officers — 2002-03-05