(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Vice Admiral Charles William Moore, Jr., United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, culminating as Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland, from 5 June 2003 to 1 August 2003. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Vice Admiral Moore culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his and reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.