The National Intelligence Distinguished Public Service Medal is the highest award that can be granted to noncareer

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employees, private citizens or others who have performed distinguished service of exceptional significance for the United States Intelligence Community. The

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(DNI) established the award on October 1, 2008 to acknowledge individuals who rendered extraordinary service at considerable personal sacrifice and who were motivated by patriotism, good citizenship or a sense of public responsibility.

Award design

The observe of the medal is a gold circular disc with the symbol of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. The reverse of the medal has the words "DISTINGUISHED PUBLIC SERVICE" encircled from the 9 o'clock position through the 3 o'clock position with the words "FOR EXTRAORDINARY CONTRIBUTIONS IN SUPPORT OF THE INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY" inscribed horizontally and centered across the bottom of the emblem. In addition to the large medal, a miniature medal and lapel pin are provided to awardees.

Recipients

* Senator

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(December 12, 2008) * Senator Jay Rockefeller (January 12, 2009) * Ambassador Thomas E. McNamara (July 29, 2009) * Ronald E. Brooks (October 16, 2012) * Admiral

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(2014) *

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(2017) * Dr. Paul Taloni,

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(2018)

References

{{reflist Distinguished Public Service Medal Awards established in 2008

Award design

Recipients

See also

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