ALCOAST 187/18 - MAY 2018 2017 CDR RAY EVANS OUTSTANDING COXSWAIN TROPHY ANNOUNCEMENT

united states coast guard

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SUBJ:  2017 CDR RAY EVANS OUTSTANDING COXSWAIN TROPHY ANNOUNCEMENT
1. I am pleased to announce BM2 John M. Kopp of Station Cape Disappointment as the
winner of the 2017 CDR Ray Evans Outstanding Coxswain Trophy. This prestigious
annual award recognizes a Coast Guard coxswain who demonstrates sustained superior
performance, exceptional boat handling skills, and exemplary leadership. BM2 Kopp's
hard work and leadership were evident while performing high risk missions in a
highly dynamic operating area. His example is a standard to emulate for boat forces
professionals throughout the service. For the full narrative of his accomplishments
please visit the Boat Forces website:
https://cg.portal.uscg.mil/units/cg731/SitePages/Coxswain%20Trophy%20Award.aspx/.
2. Each year it is extremely difficult to select only one recipient from the superb
group of petty officers who are nominated for this award. I am pleased with the
number of exceptional quality nomination packages that were submitted and commend
all those who took time to acknowledge the many outstanding coxswains we have
throughout boat forces.
3. Presentation of the 2017 CDR Ray Evans Outstanding Coxswain Trophy will be
coordinated via SEPCOR.
4. RDML Michael P. Ryan, Assistant Commandant for Capability, sends.
5. Internet release authorized.