Coast Guardsmen awarded 2nd highest medal for aerial valor for rescue during Hurricane Joaquin [Image 2 of 7]

CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES

02.24.2016

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Coast Guard District 7 PADET Tampa Bay

Rear Adm. Scott Buschman, commander Coast Guard Seventh District, Miami, presents an Air Medal to Lt. David McCarthy, a pilot at Air Station Clearwater, Fla., during an awards ceremony at the station Feb. 24, 2016. McCarthy was commended for his performance as air craft commander in saving 12 lives during Hurricane Joaquin. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Auxiliarist Joe Perez)

• Date Taken: 02.24.2016
• Date Posted: 02.24.2016 16:14
• Photo ID: 2421562
• VIRIN: 160224-G-ZZ999-150
• Resolution: 4608x3072
• Size: 7.66 MB
• Location: CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, US