; Whereas Vice Admiral Buck’s awards include the Distinguished Service Medal, the Defense Superior Service Medal (two awards), the Legion of Merit (five awards), and various other personal, unit, and service awards; Whereas Vice Admiral Buck is most proud of his various unit awards that reflect credit on the successful teams he has served with and the many skilled professionals he has been privileged to work alongside; Whereas Vice Admiral Buck has served as the 63d Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy since July 26, 2019; and Whereas Vice Admiral Buck will retire from the military on July 7, 2023: Now, therefore, be it