040226-N-2383B-050 Washington, , (Feb. 26, 2003) – Vice Adm. Chris Ritchie, Chief of Navy, Royal Australian Navy, receives the Legion of Merit from Adm. Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), assisted by Rear Adm. Jan C. Gaudio, Commandant, Naval District Washington at a full honors ceremony conducted at the Washington Navy Yard's Navy Museum. Navy photo by Chief Photographer's Mate Johnny Bivera (RELEASED) US Navy 040226-N-2383B-050 Vice Adm. Chris Ritchie, Chief of Navy, Royal Australian Navy, receives the Legion of Merit from Adm. Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO)

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