I was looking over some recent requests and looked at the list of individuals who earned the top "Major" awards, and I noticed this:
ADM Van Wormer was COMO and Cheif of Staff when I joined the Fleet, which merits the award. Just because it was a promotion to Admiral and Deputy Commander doesn't discount the fact that he held a position of distinction and deserves the award.
I overlooked the issuance of the award to myself (for leaving the Chief Engineer slot, which I held for about six years) and VADM Kor for completing a year or two as COMO of the ITS and then two years as 7th CoS.
All awards have been issued.
VADM JT Kerry
Cief of Staff