Key West, Shipyard Hold Combined Awards Ceremony

USS Key West (SSN 722) marked the end of the initial two months of her depot modernization period with a combined awards ceremony.

The ceremony included Key West crewmembers, family, and Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility project personnel in attendance.

Captain Fred Dohse, Commander, Submarine Squadron Three, praised the Shipyard and the Key West team for their success in achieving each milestone to date ahead of schedule. Dohse presented the 1998 Medical “M” to the boat for the best medical department in the squadron. Hospital Corpsman 1st Class (SS/SW) F. C. Patterson received the award on behalf of the ship.

Additionally, Dohse awarded Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class (SS) Patrick Donawho his silver dolphins signifying his completion of the submarine qualification process.

During the ceremony, Greg Ng, Key West project superintendent, presented Robert Castro a service pin for 35 years of federal service. Castro, assigned to the Key West project from Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, received his pin from his nephew, Lieutenant Roland Castro, Key West’s navigation officer.

Commander William H. Hilarides, Key West’s commanding officer praised the crew and the project team for outstanding coordination and cooperation. He also challenged the team to maintain the outstanding level of teamwork and integrity for the remainder of the project.

by USS Key West
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