ALCOAST 188/18 - MAY 2018 2017 FIREMAN FIRST CLASS PAUL CLARK BOAT FORCES ENGINEER AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT

united states coast guard

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SUBJ:  2017 FIREMAN FIRST CLASS PAUL CLARK BOAT FORCES ENGINEER AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT
1. I am pleased to announce MK3 Erica Anderson from USCGC SPENCER (WMEC 905) as the winner
of the 2017 Fireman First Class Paul Clark Boat Forces Engineer Award. This prestigious
annual award recognizes an exemplary Coast Guard boat engineer who demonstrated sustained
superior performance, proficiencies, and leadership. Her technical acumen, expertise, and
commitment distinguish MK3 Anderson as a critical team player, exceptional boat engineer,
and devoted law enforcement professional. Her example is a standard to emulate for boat
forces professionals throughout the service. For a full narrative of her accomplishments,
please visit the Boat Forces website:
https://cg.portal.uscg.mil/units/cg731/SitePages/Boat%20Forces%20Engineer%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 boat engineers we have throughout boat forces.
3. Presentation of the 2017 Fireman First Class Paul Clark Boat Forces Engineer Award will
be coordinated via SEPCOR.
4. RDML Michael P. Ryan, Assistant Commandant for Capability, sends.
5. Internet release authorized.