A plaque containing Nathan Bruckenthal’s distinguishing awards being presented at the Coast Guard Cutter Bruckenthal’s commissioning ceremony in Alexandria, Virginia, July 25, 2018. Contained in the the plaque are Bruckenthal’s Bronze Star and Purple Heart, which he received for his bravery and sacrifice during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
(U.S. Coast Guard photo by Senior Chief Petty Officer Kyle Niemi)