(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral Steven H. Ratti, 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 of the Fifth Coast Guard District in Portsmouth, Virginia, from May 2012 to June 2014. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Rear Admiral Ratti 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.




