(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral John T. Tozzi, 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, culminating as Director of Information and Technology, Headquarters, U.S. Coast Guard, from 1996 to 1999. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Rear Admiral Tozzi 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.