 He was sworn into the position on September 28, 1979 and retired on October 1, 1982.He remained an active advocate of the Navy as a Co-chairman of the Secretary of the Navy Retired Affairs from 1983–86, honorary board chairman, U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation, Navy League of the United States, Fleet Reserve Association, a member on the board of advisors to San Diego Armed Services YMCA, and president of the United Armed Forces Association.Robert Walker (sailor)

Robert James Walker, Sr., (February 2, 1929 – February 15, 2016), known as Bob Walker, was a senior sailor in the United States Navy who served as the third Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy.