Sailors stand in formation on the flight deck of the guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie, following an awards ceremony. During the ceremony, Joint Service Commendation Medals were presented Lt. Cmdr. Andrew D. Bates, left, tactical action officer; Lt. Christa N. Almonte, operations officer; Chief Warrant Officer Kevin A. King, system test officer; Petty Officer 2nd Class Andrew S. Jackson, missile systems supervisor; and Petty Officer 2nd Class Robert W. Polt, radar system controller. Joint Service Achievement Medals were awarded to Lt. Thomas A. Shapiro, fire control officer; Petty Officer 1st Class James R. Lewis, computer central operator; and Petty Officer 2nd Class John G. Whitby, primary radar technician.