” He wears the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit (2 awards), Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal (4 awards), Navy Commendation Medal (5 awards), Navy Achievement Medal (5 awards), Combat Action Ribbon, NATO Medal and multiple campaign and unit awards.”
http://www.navy.mil/navydata/bios/navybio.asp?bioID=608
Cool. The article only listed the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. What you posted makes it easier to believe he passed the admiral boards in the first place.