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NOAA Corps recognizes 102-year-old retired officer

On December 11, leaders from NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps paid tribute to a 102-year-old Scottsdale, Arizona, resident who has a special connection to NOAA and the NOAA Corps. 

During a surprise visit, NOAA Corps Director Rear Adm. Chad Cary, presented retired NOAA Corps Capt. Leonard (Sam) Baker with a meritorious service medal for his four decades of service to the nation with the NOAA Corps and its predecessors.

CAPT (ret.) Sam Baker with his award from RADM Chad Cary