U.S. Coast Guard District Eight Commander Rear Admr. David Barata presents awards to a flight crew at Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans, Louisiana, Sep. 6, 2023. The members were honored for their part in a medevac response of a 76-year-old man from a cruise ship in which the aircrew experienced severe and rapid deteriorating weather, prompting the aircrew to recover the aircraft close to the water's surface. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Anthony Randisi)