Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Admiral Robert J. Papp, Jr., United States Coast Guard, was awarded the Defense Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, 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 distinctive accomplishments of Admiral Papp reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Coast Guard, and the Department of Defense.