Navy Writer-Editor Honored for Overcoming Disabilities [Image 2 of 16]

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12.11.2003

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Warren W. Russum, a writer-editor with the Department of the Navy at Stennis Space Center, Miss., accepts the secretary of defense certificate for outstanding employees with disabilities from Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness David S.C. Chu. A 1956 poster child for the March of Dimes, Russum contracted polio at the age of 6 weeks and for most of his life walked with the aid of braces and crutches. About 10 years ago, he began to experience post-polio syndrome. As a result, he now uses a wheelchair. The 23rd Annual DoD Disability Awards Ceremony was held Dec. 9 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Bethesda, Md. Photo by K.L. Vantran.

• Date Taken: 12.11.2003
• Date Posted: 07.04.2025 02:30
• Photo ID: 9161256
• VIRIN: 031211-D-D0439-2003
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