(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 Commandant of the United States Coast Guard from 25 May 2010 to 30 May 2014. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Admiral Papp 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.