She served as Director of the WAVES and Assistant Chief of Naval Personnel for Women from 1966 to 1970 .
Captain Rita Lenihan ( 1914 -- November 23 , 1989 ) was an officer in the United States Navy .
Rita Lenihan served as Director of the WAVES and Assistant Chief of Naval Personnel for Women from 1966 to 1970 .
Captain Rita Lenihan ( 1914 -- November 23 , 1989 ) was an officer in the United States Navy .