I am retired from the U. S. Navy and retired from the University of Virginia.
We traveled full-time in an RV for three years after I retired from the Navy in 1979 and I worked many part-time jobs during that period. After our travels I worked several part-time jobs over a two-year period while we started building our new home. Then, beginning as a Medical Center Project Manager on September 11, 1984, I served for a total of 27 years 8 months in the Facilities Planning & Construction Department (FP&C) of Facilities Management at the University of Virginia, retiring on May 4, 2012 as the Administrative & IT Manager, Webmaster, LSP-Pro for FP&C.
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Life Member of United States Submarine Veterans, Inc. and member of USS Virginia Base. Founding Webmaster for USS Virginia Base since 2003 and Commander of USS Virginia Base 2008-2019. I am currently the Base Webmaster and Holland Club Chairman. USS Virginia Base serves submariners in the Richmond and Central Virginia area.
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Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (1961-2016) - 1979
Name of Award Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (1961-2016)
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Year Awarded 1979
Last Updated: Jul 13, 2013
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Details Behind Award
The Secretary of the Navy takes pleasure in presenting the NAVY ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL to LIEUTENANT KENNETH R. MCDERMOTT, UNITED STATES NAVY, for service as set forth in the following CITATION: For professional achievement in the superior performance of his duties while serving as Base Consolidated Telecommunications Officer on the Staff, Commander Submarine Force, U. S. Atlantic Fleet from October 1976 to August 1979. Lieutenant McDermott consistently performed his demanding duties in an exemplary and highly professional manner. Displaying strong leadership, competence and resourcefulness, he contributed significantly to the highly efficient operation of the Base Consolidated Telecommunications Center. Due to his meticulous attention to detail and managerial deftness, he was instrumental in providing excellent support to both the staff and to the units served by the submarine broadcast. His performance made possible the outstanding results achieved and served as an inspiration to all who observed him. Lieutenant McDermott's exceptional professional abilities, sound judgment, initiative and dedication to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service For the Secretary of the Navy KENNETH M. CARR Vice Admiral, U. S. Navy Commander Submarine Force U. S. Atlantic Fleet