(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral John Scott Burhoe, 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 Superintendent of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy from 2007 to 2011. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Rear Admiral Burhoe 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.