USCG Commendation Medal, Kukui - Public domain photogrpaph
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HONOLULU - Seaman Rene Alvarado, stationed aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Kukui, displays his citation for the Coast Guard Commendation Medal, at Base Support Unit Honolulu, Jan. 20, 2011.
Alvarado and four other Coast Guardsmen subdued a knife-wielding individual who attacked a Coast Guard member, and provided critical first aid to the victim July 29, 2010.
The Coast Guard Commendation Medal is awarded to members of the Coast Guard, Coast Guard Reserve, and to other members of the United States Armed Forces serving in any capacity with the Coast Guard, who distinguish themselves by heroism, outstanding achievement or meritorious service above that normally expected and worthy of special recognition.
U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Anthony L. Soto
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