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 Vasectomy May Increase Prostate Cancer Risk. Men with vasectomies may be at an increased risk for the most lethal form of prostate cancer, researchers have found. But aggressive cancer nonetheless remains rare in these patients. Earlier studies had hinted at a connection between vasectomies and prostate cancer.