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MECHANICSBURG, Pa. – Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) hosted a special Bells Across America ceremony for Gold Star families at Naval Support Activity Mechanicsburg Sept. 26.
Bells Across America is designed to pay tribute to the brave men and women who died in service to the nation, and to recognize the sacrifices of those who have been left behind.
In addition to NSA Mechanicsburg, 26 ceremonies took place at naval installations across the nation, as well as at overseas locations in Guam and Japan.
“It is so important that we acknowledge the sacrifices, not just of the service members who gave their lives, but of the families,” said Cmdr. Jeff Stevens, who coordinated the event, and served as master of ceremony. “We will honor their legacy, always.”
The names of 19 service members from the region were announced. Each announcement was followed by a moment of reflection and the striking of the ceremonial bell.
In addition to the Gold Star families, the remembrance ceremony was attended by Rear Adm. Kenneth Epps, Chief of Supply Corps and NAVSUP commander, Rear Adm. Kristin Acquavella, NAVSUP WSS commander, and Capt. Johnetta Thomas, NSA Mechanicsburg commanding officer. Leaders met with the Gold Star families to convey their respect, with a post-ceremony reception.
NAVSUP WSS provides the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and allied forces the program and supply support for the weapon systems that keep naval forces mission ready. With locations in Philadelphia; Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania; Norfolk, Virginia; and Tucson, Arizona, NAVSUP WSS manages operational readiness for almost 300 deployable ships, 92 submarines, and 3,700 aircraft worldwide.
| Date Taken: | 09.26.2024 |
| Date Posted: | 09.26.2024 15:25 |
| Story ID: | 481861 |
| Location: | MECHANICSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA, US |
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