This annual award, presented by the Assistant Commandant for Engineering and Logistics, and sponsored by the Coast Guard Aviation Association (CGAA), recognizes individual accomplishments and achievements within the Aeronautical Engineering Program.

CDR Jerry J. Krywanczyk has distinguished himself through his professional competence, outstanding performance, and overall impact to the Aeronautical Engineering mission and vision. While serving as the Air Station Elizabeth City Aeronautical Engineering Officer, CDR Krywanczyk was instrumental in fleet’s engineering response to Hurricane Florence operations. He managed local testing of the MSS+ electronic upgrade on the C-130J in support of fleet wide implementation. He was key to the successful Air Station Kodiak C-130J transition by overseeing aircraft transfers, coordinating aircrew upgrades, and providing parts and additional training for Kodiak technicians. Additionally, always focused on personnel safety, he spearheaded a major initiative for mitigating exposure to hexavalent chromium generated during aircraft maintenance.