Lt. Commander Rebecca J. Bernard
Retirement Ceremony, November 4, 2004.

   

Lt. Patty Serrano welcomes guest to Becky's Retirement Ceremony.
Colors presented at The Veterans Memorial Museum Center.
Lt. Commander Rebecca J. "Becky" Bernard awaits the others speakers.
Captain Elenor Shigley, guest speaker, joins Becky.
Captain Robert Hutto , Becky's Commanding Officer, joins the party.
Everyone is seated awaiting the start of the celebration.
Captain Hutto welcomes family, friends and guests.
Captain Shigley honors Becky.
Becky tells stories of her 31 year career in the Navy.
Becky states that she has a great deal of respect for the WAVES.
Becky shares she was among the first women to join the "Real," Navy.
Receives Letters of Appreciation from CA, OH and Minnesota Governors.
Becky & Captain Hutto smiles at Gov. A. Schwarzenegger's Letter.
Becky receives a Shadow Box from Commander Dave Gray.
The "Scrapbooker," receives a scrapbook from Judi Neuman and staff.
Harold & Nancy Bernard receive Letters of Appreciation, and tha...
During Flag Ceremony, each member represents a rank served by Becky.
The flag is passed while the poem "Ole Glory," is read.
And, "God Bless the USA," is played in the background.
Becky's awards included the Meritorious Service Medal.
Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal (six awards.)
Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal & 2 Navy Good Conduct...
Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon & 3 National Def. Service ...
Overseas Service Ribbon & Navy Recruiting Ribbon.
Lt. Commander Peggy Webb passes the flag to Lt. Commander RJ Bernard.
Lt. Commander Webb salutes Lt. Commander Bernard.
Lt. Commander Bernard takes the flag and returns to the stage.
Becky ask for permission to go ashore & it's granted.
Lt. Commander Bernard is "Piped over the Side."
Becky happily greets guests.
Lt. Commander Bernard greets even more guests.
Becky says, "Goodbye," to Navy life.
Becky happily welcomes two potential future sailors.