A lifetime of service: A volunteer’s journey to honorary Coast Guard chief [Image 6 of 6]

EMERALD ISLE, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

01.29.2025

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Christine Bills 

U.S. Coast Guard District 5   

Susan Stepputtis, a volunteer with the Coast Guard Auxiliary, stands with the crew assigned to Coast Guard Station Emerald Isle, Jan. 29, 2025. Stepputtis, the crew, Sector North Carolina Chief's Mess, and several Fifth District leaders gathered for an advancement ceremony for Petty Officer First Class Kyle Vaders, an executive petty officer assigned to Station Emerald Isle who advanced to the rank of chief, and the surprise recognition of Stepputtis to honorary chief. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Christine Bills)

• Date Taken: 01.29.2025
• Date Posted: 03.27.2025 10:34
• Photo ID: 8938751
• VIRIN: 250129-G-TW220-1184
• Resolution: 8256x5504
• Size: 19.53 MB
• Location: EMERALD ISLE, NORTH CAROLINA, US