Photo Release: Coast Guard Cutter Richard Snyder commissioned in Atlantic Beach, NC

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 04/20/2018 05:09 PM EDT

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Coast Guard Cutter Richard Snyder commissioned in Atlantic Beach, NC

Coast Guard Lt. Andrew Norberg, commanding officer of Cutter Richard Snyder, stands before the cutter after its commissioning ceremony in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, April 20, 2018. The new cutter features advanced command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance equipment that will enhance Coast Guard mission execution in the Mid-Atlantic and beyond. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Nate Littlejohn/Released)

The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Richard Snyder mans the rails during the commissioning ceremony for the cutter in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, April 20, 2018. The new Fast Response Cutter is the Coast Guard’s 27th Sentinel class Fast Response Cutter and is the first of its class to be homeported in Atlantic Beach. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Office 2nd Class Nate Littlejohn/Released)

Coast Guard Lt. Andrew Norberg, commanding officer of Cutter Richard Snyder, presents a commemorative gift to Danielle Snyder during the commissioning ceremony for the cutter in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, April 20, 2018. Danielle Snyder is the granddaughter of the World War II hero Richard Snyder for whom the new cutter is named. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Nate Littlejohn/Released)

 

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ATLANTIC BEACH, N.C. — The Coast Guard commissioned North Carolina's first Fast Response Cutter, the Richard Snyder, during a ceremony in Atlantic Beach, today.

FRCs feature advanced command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance equipment that allow their crews to more effectively conduct the Coast Guard’s statutory missions.

The cutter is named after Richard Snyder, a World War II hero known for his brave actions in battle defending troops coming to shore on the Island of Biak at the western edge of Papua New Guinea. Snyder was awarded the Silver Star, and was entitled to six bronze stars on his campaign ribbons, which included the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Medal, the Philippine Liberation Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.

“As much as we are here today to celebrate our new cutter, we are here to celebrate the life of a very special man,” said Lt. Andrew Norberg, commanding officer of Cutter Richard Snyder. “There is no telling how many lives Richard Snyder saved through his brave actions during World War II, but we hope many more will be saved by crews aboard the new cutter named in his honor.”

 

Coast Guard Vice Adm. Karl Schultz, commander, Atlantic Area, presides over the commissioning ceremony for Cutter Richard Snyder in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, April 20, 2018. The Richard Snyder is the first Fast Response Cutter to be stationed in North Carolina. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Nate Littlejohn/Released)

Coast Guard Rear Adm. Meredith Austin, commander, Fifth District, addresses the crew and the crowd during the commissioning ceremony for Cutter Richard Snyder in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, April 20, 2018. The Richard Snyder is the first Fast Response Cutter to be stationed in North Carolina. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Nate Littlejohn/Released)

Coast Guard Lt. Andrew Norberg, commanding officer of Cutter Richard Snyder, delivers a speech during the commissioning ceremony for the cutter in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, April 20, 2018. The cutter was named for Coast Guard World War II hero Richard Snyder who was awarded the Silver Star, and was entitled to six bronze stars on his campaign ribbons, which included the Asiatic- Pacific Theater Medal, the Philippine Liberation Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Nate Littlejohn/Released)

 

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