"For your untiring efforts in the entertainment of the Seabees of MCB Ten and the resultant bringing of joy and relaxation to these men, you are to be highly commended. Your actions in this regard have been in keeping with the highest traditions of the Naval service." So read the letter of commendation written to Boo Boo the sun bear upon her "honorable discharge" from the Navy, after which she became an official resident of the San Diego Zoo's Children's Zoo.