Gerry Byrne, vice chairman of PMC and a veteran Marine, was awarded the Navy Distinguished Public Service Award for his commitment to supporting military and veteran communities. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro presented the award at PMC's New York City offices.
Dramatic Looks Were Trending at Golden Globes 2025: Ali Wong in Balenciaga, Melissa McCarthy in Christian Siriano and More DressesPMC’s vice chairman and veteran Marine Gerry Byrne was honored Friday with the U.S. Navy ’s top civilian accolade, the Distinguished Public Service Award .
The Navy Distinguished Public Service Award, which was established in 1951, is the highest tribute that the secretary of the Navy can bestow upon a civilian not employed by the Department of the Navy. Byrne was recognized for his commitment to supporting military and veteran communities through multiple initiatives and board memberships such as the United Services Organizations and the Intrepid Museum, the Bob Woodruff Foundation, the Fisher House Foundation and City Meals on Wheels.
Byrne also acknowledged his wife Liz and actress daughter Megan, who attended Friday’s ceremony, for their support. Megan is part of the “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” production on Broadway. He also spoke of his son Gavin and daughter-in-law Chrystianne , a clinical psychologist, who are now living in Tokyo where she has helped to create a mental health infrastructure at the Yakota Air Base, that was initially prompted by the need to help family members and U.S.
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