Joseph M. Reeves | |
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| Birth name | Joseph Mason Reeves |
| Nickname(s) | "Bull" |
| Born | November 20, 1872 Tampico, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | March 25, 1948 (aged 75) Bethesda, Maryland, U.S. |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1894–1936 1940–1947 |
| Rank |  Admiral |
| Commands | United States Fleet |
| Battles / wars | Spanish–American War World War I World War II |
| Awards | Navy Cross Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
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| 1907 | Navy |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 9–2–1 |
Joseph Mason "Bull" Reeves (November 20, 1872 – March 25, 1948) was an admiral in the United States Navy and an early and important supporter of U.S. Naval Aviation. Though a battleship officer during his early career, he became known as the "Father of Carrier Aviation" for his role in integrating aircraft carriers into the fleet as a major part of the Navy's attack capabilities.
Reeves retired in the mid-1930s but was recalled to active duty during World War II to serve in high-level staff positions within the Office of the Secretary of the Navy. He retired again in December 1946 with the rank of full admiral.