031217-N-0399H-071 Eight Commanders from the Constellation Battle Group were awarded the Bronze Star at the Pentagon today, for their roles in Operation Iraqi Freedom. The Battle Group Commander, Rear Adm. Barry Costello, presented the awards. The recipients and their previous commands are from left to right Cdr. Andy Whitson, Commanding Officer, Fight Squadron Two (VF-2), Cdr. Dave Dober, Commanding Officer, Strike Fighter Squadron Nine Seven (VFA-97), Cdr. Kevin Andersen, Commanding Officer, Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron One One Six (VAW-116), Lt. Col. Gary Thomas, Commanding Off
031217-N-0399H-071 Eight Commanders from the Constellation Battle Group were awarded the Bronze Star at the Pentagon today, for their roles in Operation Iraqi Freedom. The Battle Group Commander, Rear Adm. Barry Costello, presented the awards. The recipients and their previous commands are from left to right Cdr. Andy Whitson, Commanding Officer, Fight Squadron Two (VF-2), Cdr. Dave Dober, Commanding Officer, Strike Fighter Squadron Nine Seven (VFA-97), Cdr. Kevin Andersen, Commanding Officer, Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron One One Six (VAW-116), Lt. Col. Gary Thomas, Commanding Officer Marine Strike Fighter Squadron Three Two Three (VMFA-323), Rear Adm. Barry Costello, Constellation Strike Group Commander, Capt. Mark Fox, Commander Carrier Air Wing Two (CVW-2), Capt. John Miller, Commanding Officer, USS Constellation (CV 64), Cdr. Jeffrey Harley, Commanding Officer, USS Milius (DDG 69), Cdr. Michael Gilday, Commanding Officer, USS Higgins (DDG 76). Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 1st Class Dana Howe. (RELEASED) US Navy 031217-N-0399H-071 Eight Commanders from the Constellation Battle Group were awarded the Bronze Star at the Pentagon today, for their roles in Operation Iraqi Freedom
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