170125-N-SH284-210 DUPONT, Wash. (Jan 25, 2017) Paul Buerger is presented a Bronze Star medal for valor by Rear Adm. Gary Mayes, the commander of Navy Region Northwest, during a ceremony at Patriot's Landing in Dupont, Wash. Buerger was originally presented the award after his military service by mail in 1972, but only recently found out it was never entered into his service record. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vaughan Dill/Released)