ARMY'' thereon. The pendant is a gold shield shape 1 1/4 inches (3.18 cm) in height and 1 3/64 inches (2.66 cm) in width, in the center is an enameled target between the words ''DISTINGUISHED'' and ''PISTOL SHOT.''. A gold badge 2 3/16 inches (5.56 cm) in height overall consisting of a bar and pendant.
Vasectomy side effects are minimal in comparison to other surgical procedures. The most common complaints are swelling, bruising and tenderness of the surgical area. These symptoms typically disappear within a few days to a week.
A permanent form of birth control, vasectomy has been used for decades for male sterilization. The outpatient procedure is highly effective and has few side effects. Vasectomy is exceedingly safe. Two techniques are used to perform vasectomies: no-scalpel vasectomy (NSV) and no needle/no scalpel vasectomy (NNV).