(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Vice Admiral Charles D. Wurster, 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 as Commander, Coast Guard Pacific Area, from May 2006 to 2008. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Vice Admiral Wurster 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.