At the Silver Jubilee, the Royal Navy had 69 destroyers and frigates, now it has 19.

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His stance drew attention both because of his military record -- he had served as an officer in the Navy and had been awarded a Silver Star, Bronze Star and three Purple hearts -- and his background.

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He received two Silver Stars and other commendations before leaving the Navy in 2009 -- claiming that, in his years as a sniper, he'd killed more than 150 people, which he called a record for an American.

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Topped with a crown made entirely from sugar, the cake reflects the Silver, Gold and Diamond Jubilees, the Royal Navy, the Army and Royal Air Force.

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During that time, he served four tours in Iraq received 14 different awards and decorations, including two Silver Stars, five Bronze Stars with Valor, and two Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals.

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It's clad in navy blue plastic that has a slight sheen to it, with shiny silver volume rocker and power buttons on the left and top edges, respectively.

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He left the Navy as a chief petty officer in 2009 with a chest full of medals, including two Silver Stars and five Bronze Stars, according to his service record released by the Pentagon.

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