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Retirement Ceremony

Navy Capt. Peter J. Riebe presents a certificate of appreciation to Lt. Jesse Gutenberg’s family during Gutenberg’s retirement ceremony at the USS Midway Museum in San Diego, Aug. 3, 2023.

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Tags: Military Families, Navy, Military Spouses, military children
Credit: Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Alonzo Martin-Frazier VIRIN: 230803-N-CO548-1109C.JPG

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