1. I am pleased to announce the winner of the 2020 Coast Guard Aeronautical Engineering Officer of the Year Award. 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.

2. LCDR Sean T. Groark 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 Clearwater Assistant Aeronautical Engineering Officer, LCDR Groark led the fleet in C-130H availability despite supporting the oldest and highest time airframes. During Hurricane Dorian he established an international base of operations supporting CG response. Stepping up to serve as the acting Engineering Officer for 109 days, he faced unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Due to DoD COVID-19 policy, LCDR Groark rapidly coordinated the evacuation and relocation of AUTEC to Exuma Island enabling continuity of operations sustaining international partnerships.