James McMechan, electronics engineer at Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, receives a certificate from Rear Adm. Keith Hash, NAWCWD commander, in recognition of his 40 years of dedicated federal service during a ceremony at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, California, Nov. 14, 2025. McMechan's pioneering work in Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training systems has significantly advanced the Navy's ability to simulate complex combat scenarios, ensuring the safety and success of Navy pilots. (U.S. Navy photo by Ryan Smith)
| Date Taken: | 11.14.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 12.01.2025 13:50 |
| Photo ID: | 9416102 |
| VIRIN: | 251114-N-LR875-5827 |
| Resolution: | 3600x2400 |
| Size: | 4.29 MB |
| Location: | CHINA LAKE, CALIFORNIA, US |
| Hometown: | AMES, IOWA, US |
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