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Richard Kelly graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut, Class of 1976. He retired as a U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral in 2009.

Awards Received

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Coast Guard

    Rank:

    Rear Admiral

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Rear Admiral Richard R. Kelly, United States Coast Guard, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Rear Admiral Kelly reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Coast Guard, and the Department of Defense.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Coast Guard

    Rank:

    Rear Admiral

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral Richard R. Kelly, 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Coast Guard

    Rank:

    Rear Admiral

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral Richard R. Kelly, 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.