(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Vice Admiral Harvey E. Johnson, 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 Commander, Pacific Area, from 2004 to 2006. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Vice Admiral Johnson 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.