US Navy veteran Michael Harry was presented with a Quilt of Valor on Oct. 15 at the Pittsburg American Legion for his service as a damage controlman and storekeeper from 1971 to 1994, rising to the rank of petty officer 2nd class. Harry served aboard various ships, including the USS Providence off Vietnam, and USS Saratoga during Operation Desert Storm, and performed shore duty in the Philippines and Diego Garcia, before retiring as a damage control instructor from the Philadelphia Navy Yard. He is a Golden Shellback (meaning he has crossed the equator at least three times) who earned six Good Conduct Medals, a Navy Achievement Medal, and Combat Action Ribbon.