(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral Robert J. Papp, Jr., 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 Commander, NINTH Coast Guard District, from April 2006 to July 2008. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Admiral Papp and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Coast Guard.