Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Admiral Jay Lynn Johnson, United States Navy, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Admiral Johnson reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Navy, and the Department of Defense.
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral Jay Lynn Johnson, United States Navy, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States NavyRank:
Vice AdmiralAction Date:
July 1994 – February 1996
DOD Military Personnel Awards Memorandum 96-032 (February 26, 1996)Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Vice Admiral Jay Lynn Johnson, United States Navy, was awarded the Defense Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States during the period from July 1994 to February 1996. The distinctive accomplishments of Vice Admiral Johnson reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Navy, and the Department of Defense.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral Jay Lynn Johnson, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral Jay Lynn Johnson, United States Navy, was awarded a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral Jay Lynn Johnson, United States Navy, was awarded a Third Gold Star in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States NavyRank:
AdmiralAction Date:
May 16, 1996 – July 21, 2000
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral Jay Lynn Johnson, United States Navy, was awarded the Navy Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Chief of Naval Operations from 16 May 1996 to 21 July 2000. His singularly distinctive accomplishments and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.