MEMPHIS, Tenn. (May 9, 2017) Rear Adm. Paul Pearigen, commander of Navy Medicine West and a graduate of Briarcrest Christian School, speaks with students from Briarcrest about the importance of having a strong Navy presence in areas of the country during Memphis Navy Week. Navy Week programs has serve as the Navy's principal outreach effort into areas of the country without a significant Navy presence.

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