Adm. Gary Roughead, chief of Naval Operations, presents Petty Officer 2nd Class Stephanie Jeffcoat with the Navy and Marine Corps medal during a visit aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington. Jeffcoat received the medal for her heroism and selfless actions during a May 22, fire at-sea aboard the ship, saving the lives of four Sailors. Roughead is in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility attending the Indonesian International Fleet Review, which commemorates the 64th anniversary of Indonesian independence. George Washington is the Navy's only permanently forward deployed aircraft carrier and is underway supporting security and stability in the western Pacific Ocean during its inaugural summer deployment from Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan.
Date Taken: | 08.19.2009 |
Date Posted: | 08.21.2009 02:59 |
Photo ID: | 197057 |
VIRIN: | 090819-N-6233H-144 |
Resolution: | 2100x1500 |
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Location: | USPACOM, AT SEA |
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