130305-N-AC887-101 WASHINGTON (March 5, 2012) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus presents the Navy Distinguished Public Service Medal, the Department of the Navy's highest award for civilians, to U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal at the Hart Senate Office Building. Mabus presented Blumenthal with the award for his exemplary service and support of the Navy and Marine Corps while in the Senate. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Sam Shavers/Released)