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Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMPACFLT), right, and COMPACFLT Master Chief Don Davis, left, pose for a photo with Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Joseph Hopkins, the COMPACFLT shore Sailor of the Year (SOY), center left, and Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Andrew Velikic, the COMPACFLT sea SOY, center right, during the COMPACFLT SOY announcement ceremony in Honolulu, May 14, 2025. The SOY program, established in 1972, recognizes those who exemplify a warfighting spirit, the Navy’s core values, and a deep commitment to their commands and communities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert)