ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Aug. 14, 2008) -- Petty Officer First Class jeffrey Schnaffit, formerly of Air Station Sitka now at the Maritime Security Response Team, accepts the award for individual excellence for his efforts as a clinician in Sitka. Schnaffit improved the procedures for medical evacuations among other things. Vice Adm. David Pekoske, commander Pacific Area, resents the award with Rear Adm. Gene Brooks, commander Distict 17, Anne Brengle, president Coast Guard Foundation and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Charles Bowen. USCG photo by PA1 Sara Francis