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Brian Salerno was commissioned in 1976 through the Coast Guard Officer Candidate School. He retired as a U.S. Coast Guard Vice Admiral in 2012.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Coast Guard

    Rank:

    Vice Admiral

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Vice Admiral Brian M. Salerno, 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Coast Guard

    Rank:

    Vice Admiral

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Vice Admiral Brian M. Salerno, 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.

  • Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Coast Guard

    Rank:

    Vice Admiral

    Action Date:

    May 2010 – 2012

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Vice Admiral Brian M. Salerno, 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 Deputy Commandant for Operations, U.S. Coast Guard, from 2010 to 2012. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Vice Admiral Salerno 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.