(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral Kenneth T. Venuto, 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 Assistant Commandant for Human Resources in August 2006. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Rear Admiral Venuto 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.