Medals for CG Harvey rescues

NEW ORLEANS – The Coast Guard presented three Distinguished Flying Crosses and an Air Medal to service members involved in rescues during Hurricane Harvey in 2017. Rear Adm. John Nadeau, commander, Eighth Coast Guard District, presented DFCs to Cmdr. Scott Sanborn, Lt. John Briggs, and Petty Officer 3rd Class Tyler Gantt. He presented the Air Medal to Petty Officer 1st Class James Yockey. 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. (Source: Coast Guard 12/20/19)