(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral Robert Edward Kramek, 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 as Commandant of the United States Coast Guard from 1 June 1994 to 30 May 1998. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Admiral Kramek 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.