Other Memories Commandant Letter of Commendation 26 June 1989
1. I note with pride and am pleased to commend you for your performance as Engineer Officer, Coast Guard Group Mayport, Florida. Demonstraing exceptional professional competence, you developed a comprehensive Group Hazardous Wast Contingency Plan that brought Group Mayport into compliance with state and federal regulations. The plan was adopted by Coast Guard Headquarters as the training model for shore units nationwide. You also oversaw the six-month yard availability for USCGC POINT ROBERTS, one of the most extensive and costly for an 82 foot patrol boat in recent years. You were responsible for the complete restoration of the Amelia Island Lighthouse, retuning it to absolute pristine appearance and structural soundness. To facilitate the assignment of a 110-foot patrol boat to Station Port Canaveral, you were tasked with completely replacing the station's pier and boat docks. Since contracting out the project was prohibitive, you utilized Group resources, completing the work on schedule and at enormous savings to the Coast Guard. Yo initiated major repairs to USCGC HAMMER's crane, averting a potentially serious safety hazard. You expertly managed the Group-wide small boat haul-out program. During mobilization exercise Ocean Safari, you successfully established a security force that was impenetrable by opposition forces. As Morale Officer, you organized Coast Guard Day activities that promoted the Coast Guard family concept throughout Northeast Florida.
2. You are commended for your outstanding performance of duty. By your meritorious service you have upheld the highest traditions of the United States Coast Guard.
3. You are hereby authorized to wear the Commandant's Letter of Commendation Ribbon Bar (gold star in lieu of a second).
Martin H. Daniel Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard Commander, Seventh Coast Guard District By direction of the Commandant
Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation 01 May 1986
COAST GUARD BASE MAYPORT, FLORIDA
CITATION:
"For meritoious service during the period30 January 1986 to 7 February 1986 while engaged in space shuttle Challenger recovery operations in the vicinity of Cape Canaveral, Florida. Base Mayport, using resources from Air Station Savannah, auxiliary craft and 41 goot UTB's coordinated and searched the beaches from Melbourne, Florida to Savannah, Georgia. Numerous pieces of evidence were transported to Cape Canaveral. Throughout this operation, Base Mayport resonded to significant media attention from local television, radio and newspapers. Ten on-camera interviews were given. Although the potential for further tragedy ixisted thoughout the operation, it was conducted without incident or accident under the continous scrutiny of the American public. In one of the largest search efforts in history, the task force recovered over twelve tons of evidence, while searching over 150,000 square miles of ocean surface. The dedication and professionalism exhibited by Base Mayport dirng this period is in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Coast Guard."
The Operational Distinguishing Device is Authorized.
For the Commandant R. P. CUERONI Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard Commander, Seventh Coast Guard District
