Von Beaty (holding the award), section head for the Software Development Group, celebrates 40 years of service at Point Mugu. Starting as a junior engineer in 1985, Beaty has spent four decades ensuring warfighters have reliable systems they can trust. From developing F-14D flight programs to leading today's real-time data collection efforts, he's built a career on one principle: work like someone's life depends on it. (U.S. Navy photo by Robert Peterson)