(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.