(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Vice Admiral Ernest R. Riutta, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Vice Admiral Riutta and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Coast Guard.
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Awards Received
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Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Coast GuardRank:
Vice AdmiralAction Date:
2000 – 2002
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Vice Admiral Ernest R. Riutta, United States Coast Guard, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of 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/Commander, ELEVENTH Coast Guard District, from 2000 to 2002. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Vice Admiral Riutta 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.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Vice Admiral Ernest R. Riutta, United States Coast Guard, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander, SEVENTEENTH Coast Guard District and Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Alaska, Juneau Alaska, from 1996 to 1997.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Vice Admiral Ernest R. Riutta, United States Coast Guard, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.