Chief Loggains retires after an illustrious 23 year career in the United States Navy.  His final 5 years were spent with the Virginia Tech Naval ROTC.  In those 5 years Chief Loggains helped over 100 Midshipman become commissioned Ensigns.

    Chief's Retirement ceremony drew a crowd of                        YNC (AW) Chief Loggains                                         Chief enters the ceremony.                

           friends, family, coworkers, and midshipmen.                                                                                                                                                                         

                   Chief received the Navy and Marine                 Chief's hard earned medals, ribbons, and            Chief was recognized for his outstanding             

                       Corps Commendation Medal.                        other memorabilia from a 23 year career.                   career by the Captain Snyder.                    

                   Chief reflects on a few of his fondest               Chief's wife, Pam, was recognized for her              "Pam is a Chief," were the words of Chief            

                                    naval memories.                                  outstanding support during Chief                 Loggains before he pinned her with his rank.          

                                                                                                      Loggains' career.                                                                                                 

                      Carolyn and Chief were coworkers                 Chief Loggains show his appreciation                Chief requests permission to go ashore                 

                                 for over 5 years.                           for LT Smolen's hard work and support.           in a symbolic closure to his career in the navy.        

          Chief departs with his wife Pam.