U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Stephen Ratasky, Petty Officer 2nd Class Corey Bridges and Lt. Cmdr. Andrew Denning (left to right) pose for a photo 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 2nd Class Jose Hernandez)