Keywords: US Navy 090613-N-9174G-005 Captain Richard Philips the master of pirated MV Maersk Alabama, takes time to autograph a poster during an awards ceremony hosted by the United States Navy League.jpg en ARLINGTON Va June 13 2009 Captain Richard Philips the master of pirated MV Maersk Alabama takes time to autograph a poster during an awards ceremony hosted by the United States Navy League in his honor The poster showcases the many newspaper headlines published on April 13 2009 showcasing his rescue Phillips was award the Admiral Burke Leadership Award for his actions on April 8 2009 Concerned for his crew Capt Phillips offered himself up to the pirates as a hostage in return for their release On April 12 2009 U S naval forces including Navy SEALs rescued Phillips from a one of the Maersk's lifeboats as the pirates attempted to escape U S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Geraci/Released 2009-06-13 090613-N-9174G-005 Navy http //www navy mil/view_image asp id 72598 U S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Geraci PD-USGov-Military-Navy Arlington County Virginia |