Cmdr. Derek Schramel, a pilot at Coast Guard Air Station Humboldt Bay, holds his Distinguished Flying Cross citation following an award ceremony, Aug. 6, 2020, in Humboldt Bay, California. The Distinguished Flying Cross is the nation's highest award for extraordinary aerial achievement. As a valor decoration, it is awarded to recipients for heroism while participating in an aerial flight. (Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Taylor Bacon)