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.
Epididymitis-One of the more common post-vasectomy complications, occurring in up to 6 percent of vasectomies, epididymitis is caused by inflammation and swelling of the epididymal tube. Heat and anti-inflammatory medications (alone or combined with antibiotics) can usually clear it up within a week.