Public Service Awards
Ptero members recognized for outstanding public service in support of the United States Coast Guard and Coast Guard Aviation
Presidents Award
Presented to
Commander Gary E. Gamble, USCG (Ret.)
December 11, 2021
IN RECOGNITION of notable services that have greatly contributed to the preservation of the history of Coast Guard Aviation
Presented to
Ms. Beth L. Crumley
November 14, 2020
IN RECOGNITION of her extraordinary and enduring contributions to researching and recording the history of Coast Guard Aviation.
Presented to
Mr. John E. “Bear” Moseley
September 14, 2017
IN RECOGNITION of notable services that have greatly contributed to the preservation of the history of Coast Guard Aviation
Department of Homeland Security
Distinguished Public Service Award


Presented to
Captain Mont Smith USCG (Ret)
November 12, 2011

Presented to
Captain George Krietemeyer USCG (Ret)
18 September 2006
Meritorius Public Service Award

Presented to
Steve Goldhammer, Ptero #1207
November 13, 2021


Presented to
Commander Gary E. Gamble USCG (Ret)
November 12, 2011

Presented to
Captain Thomas King USCG (Ret)
November 12, 2011

Presented to
Commander Ben Stoppe USCG (Ret)
November 12, 2011

Presented to
Captain Ray Copin USCG (Ret)
September 18, 2006
CGAA Pterodactyl Award

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