WASHINGTON (Dec. 14, 2021) From left, Julie Koczela, Jack Koczela, Seaman Josephine Rojas of the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard, Ruth Koczela, Lt. Cmdr Julie Gillespy of Naval District Washington, and Luke Koczela pose for a photo. After a year of teaching elementary school in Monroe, Massachusetts, Ruth Koczela was commissioned in the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVE). (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Oliver Serna)