November 19th Event Honors Brave Individuals
from Coast Guard’s Seventh District
The
Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education
and welfare of all Coast Guard members and their families, announced today that
it will recognize the dedication of an aircrew during its 22nd Annual
Tribute to the United States Coast Guard Seventh District. The event will take
place on November 19, 2015 at the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa in
Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
On
the morning of January 28, 2015, the six man crew of CGNR 2302 from Air Station
Miami left their base and embarked on what would become a distinguished and
celebrated 14 days. LT Kevin St. Cin, LT Chris McKay, AET1 Adam Mendez, AMT2
Julio Guillermo, AET2 Mauricio Martinez and AET3 Thomas Espinal faced a
multitude of challenges as they monitored the waters of the southeastern United
States and Caribbean, and they faced each challenge with the commitment,
professionalism and mission excellence for which the service is known.
During
those two weeks, the efforts of CGNR 2302 directly lead to the interdiction of
three go-fast vessels carrying a total $86 million of cocaine, stopped two overloaded
boats with 71 illegal migrants – quite possibly saving their lives in the
process, and played an integral role in the arrest of 16 suspected criminals.
“It
is our pleasure to recognize the efforts of CGNR 2302 for their outstanding
service to our nation,” said Anne Brengle, president, Coast Guard Foundation.
“Their dynamic collaboration with other Coast Guard assets, U.S. Customs and
Border Patrol and several international allies to interdict drug smugglers,
protect our borders and save lives, exemplifies the sacrifice and dedication of
the brave men and women of the Coast Guard.”
The
Seventh District encompasses the southeast United States and the Caribbean
basin including Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Virgin Islands. Totaling an area of 1.8 million square miles, this region
includes operational borders with 34 foreign nations and territories.
For
more information on CGNR 2302, please visit: http://www.coastguardfoundation.org/connect/blog/570-air-station-miami-crew-to-be-honored-at-district-seven-awards-dinner.
To
learn more about the Coast Guard Foundation or to help support its work, please
visit www.coastguardfoundation.org or call (860) 535-0786.
WHO:
The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization
dedicated to the education, welfare and morale of all Coast Guard members and
their families
WHAT
Tribute to the Seventh District in Fort Lauderdale
WHEN
Cocktail reception 6:30 p.m. with dinner and program
to follow — Thursday, November 19, 2015
WHERE
Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa, 3030 Holiday
Drive, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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