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Roger Rufe graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut, Class of 1964. He retired as a U.S. Coast Guard Vice Admiral in 1999.

Awards Received

  • Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Coast Guard

    Rank:

    Vice Admiral

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Vice Admiral Roger T. Rufe, Jr., 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 Atlantic Area/FIFTH Coast Guard District and Maritime Defense Zone Atlantic, from 13 May 1997 to 1999. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Vice Admiral Rufe 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Coast Guard

    Rank:

    Vice Admiral

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Vice Admiral Roger T. Rufe, Jr., 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Coast Guard

    Rank:

    Vice Admiral

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Vice Admiral Roger T. Rufe, Jr., 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.