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Shop 38 supervisor's quick actions 'a matter of life and death'
July 31, 2025 — Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility recognized Earnest T. Ryan Jr., marine machinery supervisor, Shop 38, Marine Machinist, with the Navy Civilian Service Commendation Medal for the actions he took in saving a Sailor from choking, May 28.The award, which was presented by Capt. JD Crinklaw, commander, PSNS & IMF, is... MORE

Capt. JD Crinklaw, commander, PSNS & IMF, and Cmdr. Andrew Ra, commander, USS Connecticut (SSN 22), present Earnest T. Ryan Jr., marine machinery supervisor, Shop 38, Marine Machinist, with the NCSC Medal May 28. (U.S. Navy photo by Wendy Hallmark)

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