After graduating from the United States Naval Academy in 1959, Mauz went on to serve in Vietnam, operating river patrol boats along the Mekong Delta.

Mauz retired from active duty in 1994 as Commander-in-Chief, United States Atlantic Fleet.

In a letter to her, Mauz stated: You have commented on the need to hold our senior officers accountable.

I suggest that a U.S. senator has the same code and that in the case of your actions during my confirmation you should also be held accountable.

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