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Navy awards Larsen highest civilian honor

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The Islands' Weekly: Navy awards Larsen highest civilian honor  Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) has been awarded the Distinguished Public Service Award, the Navy’s highest civilian honor for courageous or heroic acts, or outstanding service of benefit to the Navy or Marine Corps. “I am deeply honored and humbled to receive this award,” said Larsen, a senior member of…

Navy honors U.S. Rep. Larsen with highest civilian honor

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Stanwood Camano News: Navy honors U.S. Rep. Larsen with highest civilian honor By SC News Staff Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) has been awarded the Navy’s highest civilian honor for outstanding service to the U.S. Navy or U.S. Marine Corps, the Distinguished Public Service Award. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus said the award was presented to recognize Larsen’s advocacy for the…

Rep. Larsen earns the Navys Distinguised Public Service Award

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Whidbey News-Times: Rep. Larsen earns the Navy’s Distinguised Public Service Award By Jessie Stensland U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen was awarded the Distinguished Public Service Award, the Navy’s highest civilian honor for courageous or heroic acts, or outstanding service of benefit to the Navy or Marine Corps, according to a press release from his office. Larsen has been a…

Research to Reduce Jet Noise Would Receive $2 Million Boost Under Larsens Provision

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Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today announced that his amendment to boost funding for research to reduce jet noise by $2 million has been included in the annual military spending bill. The Navy is currently researching engine seals – or “chevrons” – which could lead to quieter Growler operations by reducing the harshness of the interaction between exhaust and ambient…