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    NMCSD Executive Assistant Retires After 59 Years of Federal Service [Image 7 of 9]

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    A retirement ceremony is taking place in what appears to be a chapel or meeting hall. A woman in a tan/khaki uniform is embracing an older woman in a teal jacket who is holding a bouquet of red and white flowers. A screen in the background displays 'Thank You Carol Devine' with '59 Years of Service' and 'Happy Retirement!' messaging.

    SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    06.24.2026

    Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Marcus Stanley 

    Naval Medical Center San Diego

    U.S. Navy Capt. Cindi Palacios, executive officer of Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD), presents a retirement memento to Carol Devine, executive assistant to the executive officer, during Devine’s retirement ceremony at NMCSD, June 24, 2026. Devine retired after 59 years of federal service, including 49 years at NMCSD. Throughout her career, Devine provided steadfast administrative leadership and continuity to generations of military and civilian leaders. The mission of NMCSD is to optimize health and enhance readiness. NMCSD employs more than 5,500 active-duty military personnel, civilians, and contractors in southern California to deliver exceptional care afloat and ashore. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Marcus Stanley)

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    Date Taken: 06.24.2026
    Date Posted: 06.24.2026 18:15
    Photo ID: 9771122
    VIRIN: 260624-N-MJ645-1064
    Resolution: 2753x3038
    Size: 1.94 MB
    Location: SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US
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    Downloads: 6

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    A formal gathering is taking place inside a modern church or chapel with high ceilings and colorful stained glass windows along the upper walls. A woman in a tan/khaki outfit is speaking at a wooden podium to a large seated congregation filling blue-cushioned pews. A screen at the back of the room displays what appears to be a 'Happy Retirement' message with a photo, suggesting this is a retirement ceremony or celebration.
    A military officer in tan/khaki uniform is pinning a medal or insignia onto an elderly woman in a teal blazer during what appears to be a formal recognition ceremony. A third woman in a green floral dress stands to the left holding an official framed certificate or citation document. The setting appears to be an indoor ceremonial hall or chapel.
    A military retirement ceremony is taking place indoors, where a female naval officer in khaki uniform is presenting a Certificate of Retirement to an elderly civilian woman wearing a turquoise cardigan. Both women are smiling and holding the framed certificate together for a commemorative photo. Additional attendees, including another naval officer and civilians, are visible in the background.
    A military officer in tan/khaki uniform and an elderly civilian woman in a teal cardigan jointly hold a wooden plaque award during what appears to be a formal recognition ceremony. The civilian recipient is also wearing a medal on her left chest. Two additional women are visible in the background near a podium.
    A woman in a tan/khaki military uniform is speaking at a wooden podium during what appears to be a formal ceremony or presentation. An elderly woman in a teal cardigan and white pants stands nearby, appearing to be the subject of recognition or honor. A small audience is visible in the background of what looks like a meeting room or auditorium.
    A military ceremony appears to be taking place in which a naval officer in tan/khaki uniform is presenting a document or award to an elderly civilian woman. The civilian woman is wearing a teal cardigan and has a medal pinned to her chest, suggesting she is being honored. Both individuals are looking down at a black folder or certificate being shared between them.
    A retirement ceremony is taking place in what appears to be a chapel or meeting hall. A woman in a tan/khaki uniform is embracing an older woman in a teal jacket who is holding a bouquet of red and white flowers. A screen in the background displays 'Thank You Carol Devine' with '59 Years of Service' and 'Happy Retirement!' messaging.
    A woman with white hair wearing a teal cardigan and white pants is speaking at a wooden podium in what appears to be a military chapel or auditorium. A large audience is seated in blue-cushioned wooden pews, with some individuals in military uniforms visible among the crowd. A screen at the back of the room displays what appears to be a retirement ceremony slide, suggesting this is a formal retirement event.
    A large group of approximately 60-80 people pose for a formal group photograph in what appears to be a military chapel or auditorium. Two display screens in the background show a 'Happy Retirement' message, indicating this is a retirement ceremony or celebration. The group includes individuals in U.S. Navy uniforms mixed with civilians in business casual attire.

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