CWO Lewald

03.18.2010

Courtesy Video

U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters   

During Hurricane Katrina resuce and relief operations CWO Robert Lewald commanded CGC Pamlico and the small fleet of vessels that safely evacuated thousands from New Orleans in what was called Operation Dunkirk. He dealt with armed gangs, desperate survivors and recalcitrant Navy officers and local law enforcement officials to ensure the safety of evacuating citizens.

• Date Taken: 03.18.2010
• Date Posted: 12.17.2013 18:49
• Category: B-Roll
• Video ID: 314992
• Filename: DOD_101056243
• Length: 00:36:08