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Edward Sentman Arentzen, right, looks on as Ralph K. James, left, shakes hands with Lewis A. Rupp during award ceremony. Original Credit Line: U.S. Navy, ANA118-L-4-62.

Original Caption: "CONGRATULATIONS--Rear Admiral Ralph K. James, USN, Chief, Bureau of Ships, congratulates Captain Lewis A Rupp, USN (Ret.) after presenting him a Navy Commendation Medal. To the right is Captain Edward S. Arentzen, USN, who was also presented the Secretary of the Navy award. The captains, classmates at the Naval Academy, were cited for 'outstanding and meritorious contributions in the field of submarine design.'"