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    Mitchell Lani Coast Guard Commendation Medal [Image 6 of 22]

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    A formal award or recognition ceremony appears to be taking place in Hawaii, with four individuals posing together holding a framed commemorative display. Two individuals in military/Coast Guard uniforms and two civilians are wearing traditional Hawaiian leis, with several making the 'shaka' hand gesture. An American flag is visible in the background, and the framed item appears to contain a historical naval photograph, a medal, and an official document.

    KIHEI, HAWAII, UNITED STATES

    11.12.2018

    Photo by Chief Petty Officer Sara Muir                  

    U.S. Coast Guard Oceania

    Command Master Chief Lori Fields, Rear Adm. Kevin Lunday, commander, Coast Guard 14th District, stand with Mitchell and Florence Lani, during the presentation of a Coast Guard Commendation Medal for heroic action in 1952 during a ceremony in Maui, Nov. 12, 2018. Lani served in the Coast Guard from 1951 to 1957 aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Forster (WDE 434) and at Station Molokai. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer Sara Muir/Released)

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    Date Taken: 11.12.2018
    Date Posted: 11.13.2018 03:48
    Photo ID: 4895826
    VIRIN: 181112-G-IA651-203
    Resolution: 1920x1372
    Size: 2.73 MB
    Location: KIHEI, HAWAII, US
    Web Views: 111
    Downloads: 5

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