By MC1 Lewis Hunsaker

NPS President retired Vice Adm. Ronald A. Route addresses several recipients of the Length of Service Award during the latest President's Council meeting in Herrmann Hall, Nov. 10. Recognized during the meeting for their long careers in federal service were Mary G. Cabanilla (35 years), Regina V. Panis (35 years), Alan E. Pires (35 years), Tamar Neta (30 years), Josephine M. Pasadilla (25 years) and Sean P. Harrigan (25 years).

"You have all made an important contribution to this school," said Route. "Thank you for your dedication and everything that you have done."

The Length of Federal Service program recognizes employees of the federal government at five-year increments, starting at 10 years of service. At each increment, recipients are awarded a certificate and lapel pin in recognition of their service.

"I'm very grateful to be recognized with this award and to be part of NPS," said Pasadilla. "I would like to thank the school [NPS], and my past and present department chairs for taking me in, supporting me, and trusting me to work for them over my 21 years here at NPS."