Coast Guard Capt. Christopher Culpepper, commander of Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic, awards Lt. Frederick Scott, commanding officer of Coast Guard Cutter Earl Cunningham (WPC 1159), with the Coast Guard Commendation Medal at Paradigm Pier in Kodiak, Alaska, May 21, 2026. Scott received the commendation medal for superior performance acting as the commanding officer of the Cunningham from June 2024 to May 2026.
(U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Nathan Bishop)
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