Rear Adm. Earl Gay

Atlanta, Georgia

Naval Officer

When Earl Gay joined the Bellwood Boys Club in Atlanta at age 9, he discovered new activities and people from different backgrounds – while gaining the confidence to tackle new experiences with ease. A 1980 graduate of the United States Naval Academy, Rear Admiral Gay now serves as Commandant of Naval District Washington and the National Capitol Region Joint Force Headquarters Deputy Commander. It’s a demanding post, but he still finds time to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington, D.C. “Giving back is not a job,” he says. “It’s everyone’s responsibility to assist when and where you can.”