150219-N-AG657-068 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 19, 2015) -- Maj. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson, commanding general, 1st Marine Division, displays the Medal of Honor previously awarded to the ships namesake, Gen. Alexander A. Vandegrift, at the decommissioning of the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Vandegrift (FFG 48). Vandegrift, one of the last frigates of its class, was decommissioned after 30 years of Naval service. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cory Booth/released) USS Vandegrift Decommission 150219-N-AG657-068

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