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Ortiz reflects the Coast Guard’s commitment with the boating communities making sure to stimulate awareness between local boaters on the area. His devotion to duty sets the example for other members of his unit and sets a standard to look for in other units.
Coast Guard All Hands sends out a bravo zulu Lt. Cmdr. Katiuska Pabon, a civilian Port Security Specialist for Sector Miami and Base Miami Beach and a Reserve officer. Pabon was named the 2013 National Image Meritorious Service Award winner for demonstrating exceptional leadership skills, resourcefulness and intiative in the recognition of Hispanic American contributions to the service and the promotion of diversity and equal opportunity within the Coast Guard.