Bon Homme Richard (LHD 6) - Naval Cruise Book

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Rear Adm. Ames' deco- rations include the Defense Superior Service Medal with bronze oak- leaf cluster, Legion of Merit with gold star, Meri- torious Service Medal with gold star, Joint Service Commendation medal with oak leaf cluster, Navy Commenda- tion Medal with two gold stars, and other unit and campaign awards. wise sux S P+- Q 'xjfai get LU--L.,