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.
In a no-scalpel vasectomy, the doctor uses a small, pointy clamp to poke through the skin of the scrotum and perform the procedure. Usually, there are fewer side effects and it is equally effective. In a Vasclip implant procedure, the doctor does not cut the vas deferens tubes, but clips them shut.