Naval Submarine Support Center Command Master Chief Alexander “Big Al”Atkinson is piped ashore during his retirement ceremony on Naval Submarine Base New London’s Pier 17, July 30. Al retired after thirty years of service in the United States Navy, with almost half of his career in command leadership position. He was presented many awards and accommodations during his retirement ceremony, including congratulatory letters from former Presidents George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton and President Barack Obama.
