(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General John M. Paxton, Jr., United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Navy Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps from 15 December 2012 to 2 August 2016. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Paxton and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service and the United States Marine Corps.




