The Coast Guard presented the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal to members involved in rescues during Hurricane Harvey in 2017 during a ceremony today in Mobile, Alabama.
Eighth District Coast Guard District Commander Rear Adm. John Nadeau presented the medals to: Cmdr. Scott Sanborn – Distinguished Flying Cross; Lt. John Briggs – Distinguished Flying Cross; Petty Officer 3rd Class Tyler Gantt – Distinguished Flying Cross; and Petty Officer 1st Class James Yockey – Air Medal, according to a release.
The Distinguished Flying Cross is America’s oldest military aviation award. It is awarded for heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight, in a manner that is distinctive and not routine. The Air Medal is awarded for heroism or exceptional meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight to a lesser degree than that of the Distinguished Flying Cross.
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