Continuing what they describe as one of their favorite parts of the job, the Logan County commissioners presented their Distinguished Citizen Award to Ashley Moore on Thursday, Sept. 18. Each month, the commissioners honor a Logan County resident for their service and leadership.
As the latest recipient, Moore was given the American flag that flew over the county courthouse in Bellefontaine during the month of July 2025. She was chosen by the Logan County Veterans office for her service in the United States Navy from 2004 to 2012.
A Bellefontaine resident, Moore graduated from Indian Lake in 2003. During her time in the military, she received several commendations, including a Global War on Terrorism Medal, a Good Conduct Medal, a Humanitarian Service Medal and a National Defense Service Medal.
When asked her thoughts on her time in the Navy, Moore responded, “It was the best way to spend my twenties overseas.” Later she added, “I wanted to see the world.”
And that’s what she did. Moore spent most of her service on the USS Essex LHD2, traveling to places like Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Bahrain and Sicily, working in operations and security clearances. Her son, who’s now 15, was born in Sicily.
Of all the countries she’s been to, Moore claimed Japan as her favorite. But, she added, “I would go back to Hong Kong for Christmas. There’s nothing like a Hong Kong Christmas.”
Moore joined the Navy on the encouragement of her aunt and uncle Susan and Larry Miller, who attended Thursday’s ceremony. She lived with them for a year and said they were her main support. Her grandfather Richard Moore and uncle Paul Moore were also in the Navy.
