Joe Giannattasio, a Coast Guard Auxiliary member who is part of the 5th District Northern Region, poses with a plaque given to him to commemorate his selection as the Coast Guard Auxiliarist of the Year, in Cape May, New Jersey August 29, 2018.
Giannattasio was selected out of 24,000 Auxiliary members for his dedication, hard work and support of Coast Guard members overseas.
U.S. Coast Guard photograph by Petty Officer 1st Class Seth Johnson