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Fernandez Ponds

Fernandez Lewis "Frank" Ponds is a former United States Navy officer from the U.S. state of Alabama. He is the former commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) and commanded the destroyer USS Fife (DD-991) in the early 2000s. He is also a former executive officer of the destroyer USS Paul F. Foster (DD-964).

Early life and education
Ponds is originally from Autaugaville, Alabama and graduated from the University of Alabama in 1982 with a B.A. degree. ==Career==
Career
2000s Ponds is a former executive officer of . 2003 Ponds was the last commanding officer of the , which he commanded from 2001 to when the ship was decommissioned in February 2003. 2007-2009 In 2007, he took command of Amphibious Squadron EIGHT (embarked onboard ), receiving the honorary title of Commodore. ==Awards and decorations==
Awards and decorations
Ponds has been awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit (four), Meritorious Service Medal (five), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (three), and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal. ==Personal life==
Personal life
Ponds is married and has two children. In the 2024 United States presidential election, Ponds endorsed Kamala Harris. ==References==
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