YOKOSUKA NAVAL BASE, Japan — The death of a former captain was observed aboard the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk this week.

Rear Adm. Martin Carmody passed away March 7 in Virginia Beach, Va., according to a Kitty Hawk news release.

Carmody’s passing was commemorated in the ship’s newspaper “as a way to keep our sailors in touch with the past and history of the ship and shipmates,” said Kitty Hawk spokesman Lt. Bill Clinton. “We sent flowers and a small photo book to the family out of respect for a former shipmate.”

Carmody, a veteran of World War II and the Korean War, commanded Kitty Hawk during the Vietnam conflict, from 1965 to 1966.

Under Carmody, Kitty Hawk set a Pacific fleet under way replenishment record by transferring 315 tons of ordnance with USS Pyro, the release said.

Carmody earned three Distinguished Flying Crosses, three Legions of Merit, two Distinguished Service Medals, nine Air Medals and a Bronze Star with a “V” device for combat action. He also received the “Grey Eagle Award” in 1976 and 1977 for being the longest-serving active-duty naval aviator, the release said.

Daegu-based airmen honoredDAEGU, South Korea — Two Daegu-based airmen received medals Thursday for carrying out various duties during the past year in ways that benefited the U.S. Air Force in South Korea.

Master Sgt. Jose T. Encarnacion and Staff Sgt. Jacob M. Sanchez are assigned to the 607th Support Squadron in Daegu.

Encarnacion received the Meritorious Service Medal for coordinating the feeding and lodging of more than 1,250 personnel during three military exercises.

He also made “significant contributions” to improving local infrastructure by getting the OK for a $100,000 renovation and upgrade of the Daegu Air Base bowling center, among other achievements.

Sanchez received the Air Force Commendation Medal with first oak leaf cluster, his second such award.

Sanchez was cited for his leadership in working with contractors responsible for maintaining a fleet of more than 1,100 vehicles valued at $148 million. He also helped save $330,000 in maintenance costs, among other achievements cited.