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U.S. Navy Electronics Technician 2nd Class Ahmad Salim, assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), right, is awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (NAM) from U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Joe Cahill, commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, during a ship visit, Aug. 5, 2026. Salim was awarded the NAM for contributing to the restoration of navigation data to Makin Island's precision approach and landing system, as well as supervising the replacement of the forward internal measurement unit and identification of a radar distribution system casualty, enabling the ability to detect air and surface contacts. Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet ensures fleet commanders are equipped with personnel, materiel and training required to project credible naval power at sea, ashore, at home and abroad. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Martinez)
| Date Taken: | 08.05.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.06.2026 15:08 |
| Photo ID: | 9854735 |
| VIRIN: | 260805-N-EI127-1065 |
| Resolution: | 4084x2718 |
| Size: | 2.98 MB |
| Location: | SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US |
| Web Views: | 4 |
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