NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (June 17, 2016) -- Senior Chief Machinist's Mate (Nuclear) Wayne Gleason, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), receives a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal from Lt. Cmdr. Michael Walters, during his retirement ceremony inside the ship's forecastle. Gleason retired after 26 years of service and served as Reactor department's station officer. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher Ruiz/Released)

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