WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Susan Collins became the 15th person to ever win the Naval Heritage Award. The award is presented to distinguished Americans who have significantly supported the nation's Sea Service, and whose lives and career exemplify the core value of Honor, Courage, and Commitment. The first person to win the award was Maine Senator Margaret Chase Smith in 1995. Other previous recipients of th  more