Sarkis Tatigian, center, receives an award during a celebration of his 75 years of federal service from Vice Adm. Thomas Moore, commander, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), center left, at the Washington Navy Yard.

WASHINGTON (Sep. 26, 2017) Sarkis Tatigian, center, receives an award during a celebration of his 75 years of federal service from Vice Adm. Thomas Moore, commander, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), center left, at the Washington Navy Yard. Tatigian enlisted in the Navy in 1943 and currently serves as the associate director of small business programs at NAVSEA. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jackie Hart) File# 170926-N-VC236-095