The conference room of the Commander, U. S. Pacific Fleet, Communications was the setting for a Patriot Award presentation to Mr. Ronald McClair,  N6 Operations Officer.  Mr. McClair was nominated by LCDR Alexander Pura, USNR, citing Mr. McClair's total support of his Navy Reserve career and at COMPACFLT. "He takes tremendous effort in integrating Navy Reserve unit members into N6 operations for exercises and real world contingencies. He truly appreciates the support that he Reserve Forces bring to the fight".
State Chair, Emeritus, "Putt" Richards presented the  award to Mr. McClair.

The event was witnessed by CAPT Carlene Wilson, Vice Commander and 30 members of the communications directorate.  In closing, Mr. McClaire also signed ESGR's Statement of Support.

Photo caption: PA & SOS - LDCR Alexander Pura (Nominator), Mr. Ronald McClair, N6 Operations Officer and "Putt" Richards, Hawaii State Chair Emeritus