(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral James Milton Loy, United States Coast Guard, was awarded a Third Gold Star in lieu of a Fourth Award of 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 Commandant of the United States Coast Guard from 10 May 1998 to 30 May 2002. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Admiral Loy 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.




