PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola Commanding Officer Capt. Chandra 'Mamasan' Newman, right, alongside University of West Florida Military Services Office Executive Director Dr. Andrew Del Gaudio, left, present retired Cmdr. Douglas Doughty a Congressional Record during the Office of Senator Ashley Moody's recognition of National Purple Heart Day Aug. 7. Doughty, a Hospital Corpsman in 1969, was injured during heavy fighting, and went on to continue serving in the U.S. Navy Reserve, retiring as a Commander with nearly 40 years of service. National Purple Heart Day is observed each Aug. 7 to honor U.S. service members receiving the award for injuries sustained during combat operations. (U.S. Navy Photo by Ens. Victoria Franklin)
| Date Taken: | 08.07.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.07.2026 12:51 |
| Photo ID: | 9856548 |
| VIRIN: | 260807-N-AM408-1010 |
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| Location: | PENSACOLA, FLORIDA, US |
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