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    Always Do the Right Thing: Dennis Connell Retires After 41 Years of Public Service [Image 2 of 3]

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    A U.S. Navy officer in Service Khaki uniform is posing with a civilian man in a blue suit, both holding an open medal presentation case. The ceremony appears to be a formal military award presentation taking place in front of a large American flag backdrop. The naval officer's name tag reads 'ROMANECHT' and he is wearing multiple service ribbons on his uniform.

    PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

    08.31.2026

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Travis Decker 

    Naval Medical Forces Atlantic

    Cmdr. Joseph Fromknecht, a deputy chief of staff assigned to Naval Medical Forces Atlantic, presents Dennis Connell, a secretary with NMFL, and a native of Rensselaer, New York, with a Meritorious Civilian Service Award during Connell’s retirement ceremony on board Naval Support Activity (NSA) Hampton Roads - Portsmouth Annex, Portsmouth, Virginia, Aug. 28, 2026. One of the Navy’s highest civilian honors, the award recognized Connell’s contributions during 21 years with NMFL and 41 years total of public service. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Levi Decker)

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    Date Taken: 08.31.2026
    Date Posted: 09.03.2026 11:33
    Photo ID: 9909326
    VIRIN: 260828-N-KC192-1069
    Resolution: 6085x4057
    Size: 5.7 MB
    Location: PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA, US
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    Downloads: 2

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    An older man wearing a navy blue suit and patterned tie is seated in a dark leather wingback chair, smiling broadly. He is positioned in front of a large American flag that serves as a backdrop. The setting appears formal, possibly a political or civic event.
    A U.S. Navy officer in Service Khaki uniform is posing with a civilian man in a blue suit, both holding an open medal presentation case. The ceremony appears to be a formal military award presentation taking place in front of a large American flag backdrop. The naval officer's name tag reads 'ROMANECHT' and he is wearing multiple service ribbons on his uniform.
    A U.S. Navy servicemember in tan/khaki uniform and a civilian man in a navy blue suit are jointly holding a commemorative gold record plaque in front of an American flag. The plaque honors Dennis P. Connell for his service from April 5, 2005 to August 31, 2026, with the inscription 'Fair Winds, Following Seas, and Louder Speakers.' This appears to be a military retirement or service recognition ceremony.

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