Fernandez Ponds

Fernandez L. Ponds
Nickname"Frank"
Born1959 (age 66–67)
Allegiance United States of America
Branch United States Navy
Service years1983–2015
Rank Rear admiral (lower half)
Commands
Awards
  • Defense Superior Service Medal
  • Legion of Merit (4x)
  • Meritorious Service Medal (5x)
  • Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (3x)
  • Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
  • National Defense Service Medal
SpouseCarol
RelationsSherese (daughter), Fernandez, Jr. (son)
Websitehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/fernandez-frank-ponds-884bb01b

Fernandez Lewis "Frank" Ponds (born 1959) 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).