(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral Douglas Hunter Teeson, 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 Superintendent of the United States Coast Guard Academy from 1997 to 2001. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Rear Admiral Teeson 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.