Principal Naval Chaplain Pauline Law (right) and her son Lieutenant Commander Andrew Law both received their long service medals from the Commanding Officer, HMNZS Philomel, Captain Clive Holmes, at the Devonport Naval Base on March 11.
Chaplain Law and her son joined the Navy and completed their initial training together.
Not only was Chaplain Law the first female Navy Chaplain but the first woman appointed into Defence Chaplaincy in the Commonwealth. She says she has enjoyed many highlights in her career to date, including the opportunity to be involved in the lives of many sailors and their families.
Lieutenant Commander Andrew Law has served in peacekeeping roles in Bougainville, East Timor and Afghanistan and is currently serving onboard HMNZS Te Mana as the Supply Officer.