ALCOAST 339/21 - SEP 2021 SOCIETY OF AMERICAN INDIAN GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES (SAIGE) TO HONOR COAST GUARD MEMBERS

R 151422Z SEP 21
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCOAST
BT
UNCLAS
ALCOAST 339/21
SSIC 5350
SUBJ:  SOCIETY OF AMERICAN INDIAN GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES (SAIGE) TO
HONOR COAST GUARD MEMBERS
1. The Coast Guard congratulates Avionics Electrical Technician
Second Class (AET2) Dayna Sandoval from CG Air Station Sacramento,
California, and Yeoman Second Class (YN2) Corylee Redhorse from CG
Base Los Angeles/Long Beach, California, who will receive Military
Meritorious Service Awards from the Society of American Indian
Government Employees (SAIGE). These members are cited for promoting
inclusion of Native Americans and Alaskan Natives in government
service, and reflecting attributes best epitomizing the qualities
and core values of the Coast Guard.
2. AET2 Sandoval proudly represents her Tribe, the Red Willow
People of Taos Pueblo, New Mexico. She performs ceremonial and
tribal duties for the Red Willow People and assists youth
interested in the military by providing mentorship and guidance
about careers to a community with limited exposure to the
Coast Guard and its missions. She sponsored several tribal members
to visit Air Station Sacramento, creating an opportunity to
experience the daily duties and operations of Coast Guard aviation
and the potential for a rewarding career. As a night shift
supervisor and a Quality Assurance (QA) inspector, AET2 Sandoval
managed over 2500 maintenance labor hours while skillfully leading
seven members through a multitude of complex HC-27J maintenance
tasks and repairs. Her unsurpassed technical skills and superior
work ethic on the HC-27J has been instrumental in the successful
repair of complex aircraft systems.
3. YN2 Redhorse admirably exemplifies the Navajo Nation and its
ideals. Organizing a Native American Heritage Month event at
CG Base Los Angeles/Long Beach, he coordinated with 13 tribes
from seven different states to share their stories, customs, and
rituals. Beyond his work on base, YN2 Redhorse represented the
Coast Guard at the 75th anniversary of the Iwo Jima flag raising
ceremony in Sacaton, Arizona. This event brought awareness of
Private First Class Ira H. Hayes, a Native American and United
States Marine, who fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima in
World War II and appeared in the iconic flag-raising photograph
atop Mount Suribachi.
4. The Coast Guard is proud of and commends AET2 Sandoval and
YN2 Redhorse for their outstanding leadership, achievements, and
exemplary service. Both will be officially saluted during the 17th
Annual Virtual SAIGE National Training Program on 15 September 2021.
5. The Coast Guard additionally highlights LCDR Kindel Kaelke, and
LCDR Dwala Gibson, both from the CG Academy, for their contributions
to the advancement, support, and promotion of Native Americans.
6. Civil Rights awards programs help maximize the Coast Guard's
overall mission effectiveness through recognition of members'
accomplishments and support of civil rights, equal opportunity,
minority communities, and Partnership in Education (PIE) programs.
Learn more about the USCG civil rights vision, mission, awards
programs, and CG PIE at:
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https://www.uscg.mil/Resources/Civil-Rights/

7. POC: COMDT (CG-00H), Mr. Juan Torres, 202-372-4594,
Juan.L.Torres@uscg.mil.
8. Dr. Terri A. Dickerson, Civil Rights Director (CG-00H), sends.
9. Internet release is authorized.