Coast Guard pilot receives Distinguished Flying Cross in Kodiak, Alaska [Image 4 of 4]

KODIAK, ALASKA, UNITED STATES

02.05.2016

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Lauren Steenson 

U.S. Coast Guard District 17 PADET Kodiak

Lt. John Hess, a Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak, Alaska, MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter pilot, displays his Distinguished Flying Cross medal at his award ceremony on Coast Guard Base Kodiak, Alaska, Feb. 5, 2016. The Distinguished Flying Cross, awarded for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight, was created by Congress 80 years ago and is America’s oldest military aviation award. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Lauren Steenson)

• Date Taken: 02.05.2016
• Date Posted: 02.05.2016 16:47
• Photo ID: 2386798
• VIRIN: 160205-G-MV622-171
• Resolution: 2400x1602
• Size: 2.54 MB
• Location: KODIAK, ALASKA, US