(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Vice Admiral Thomas J. Barrett, 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 Vice Commandant of the United States Coast Guard from 2002 to 2004. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Vice Admiral Barrett 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.