(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral Joseph L. Nimmich, 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, First Coast Guard District, from 2009 to 2010. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Rear Admiral Nimmich 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.