Dec. 2, 2021

Coast Guard honors first African American Diver, 2021 League of United Latin American Citizens Excellence in Service Award recipient, “Wall of Gallantry” inductee, 3 lifesaving rescues

The Coast Guard recently honored the service's first African American diver, in a ceremony at Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City, NC. In 1979, Ralph Berry became the first African American to graduate from the Navy Dive and Salvage Center in Panama City, Fla. He was assigned to the Atlantic Strike Team in Elizabeth City and dove on the sunken

Dec. 4, 2020

Here's who won the 2020 DHS Secretary's Annual Awards

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) just announced the prestigious 2020 DHS Secretary's Annual Awards. Congratulations to all the Coast Guard recipients! Award for Meritorious Service (Silver Medal)CAPT James D. Warner, Air Station Clearwater, Clearwater, FLAward for Exemplary ServiceME1 Craig M. Oravitz, TACLET South, Opa Locka, FLAward for