Lieutenant Dorothy Moore
Branch of Service: Navy
Years of Service: 1986-2015
Military Occupation: Supply Corps
Honors/Awards: Defense Meritorious Service Medal, 2nd award; Joint Service Commendation Medal, 3rd award; Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, 3rd award; Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, 2nd Award; Meritorious Unit Commendation; Navy “E” Ribbon, 4th award; Naval Reserve Service Medal, 4th award; National Defense Service Medal, 2nd award; Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal; Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon; Enlisted Supply Aviation Warfare Specialist Insignia; Naval Aviation Supply Corps Insignia.
Lieutenant Dorothy A. Moore served with distinction in the United States Navy for nearly three decades, beginning her career in enlisted aviation supply and rising to the officer ranks. Her service spanned key administrative, operational, and leadership roles, including deployments to Iraq and support for U.S. Central Command. She led critical logistics and inspection missions and was selected for multiple prestigious promotions. Her dedication earned her numerous awards, including the Meritorious Service Medal, Joint and Navy Commendation Medals, and the Iraq Freedom Medal. She retired from honorable service in 2015.
In Lexington, Dorothy brings her discipline and servant leadership to fitness classes she leads at the YMCA. A popular instructor known for her balance of warmth and hard work, she teaches water fitness, low impact for all ages, and yoga.