Coast Guard names building in honor of Puerto Rico native Coast Guardsman [Image 2 of 2]

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO

08.18.2015

Photo by Ricardo Castrodad 

U.S. Coast Guard District 7 PADET San Juan

Joseph Avilés Jr. places the plaque for the new Chief Warrant Officer Joseph B. Avilés Fast Response Cutter and Engineering Support Building, named in honor of his father, during a dedication ceremony at Sector San Juan Aug. 18, 2015, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Chief Warrant Officer Avilés (1896-1990) served his country with honor and distinction for 31 years, 10 with the U.S. Navy and 21 with the Coast Guard. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

• Date Taken: 08.18.2015
• Date Posted: 08.19.2015 19:03
• Photo ID: 2131692
• VIRIN: 150818-G-KA744-002
• Resolution: 7360x4912
• Size: 11.47 MB
• Location: SAN JUAN, PR