(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral Thomas H. Collins, United States Coast Guard, was awarded the Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, culminating as Commandant of the United States Coast Guard from May 2002 to May 2006. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Admiral Collins culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Coast Guard.
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral Thomas H. Collins, United States Coast Guard, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Chief, Programs Division, U.S. Coast Guard, from 1994 to 1996.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral Thomas H. Collins, United States Coast Guard, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Chief, Office of Acquisition, Headquarters, U.S. Coast Guard from 1996 to 1998.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral Thomas H. Collins, United States Coast Guard, was awarded a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander, Pacific Area and ELEVENTH Coast Guard District from 1998 to 2000.
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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United States Coast GuardRank:
AdmiralAction Date:
May 2002 – May 2006
Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Admiral Thomas H. Collins, United States Coast Guard, was awarded the Defense Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, as Commander, Pacific Area and ELEVENTH Coast Guard District from 1998 to 2000. The distinctive accomplishments of Admiral Collins reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Coast Guard, and the Department of Defense.