San Francisco-based helicopter pilot presented with Distinguished Flying Cross

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 12/12/2024 04:00 PM EST

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San Francisco-based helicopter pilot presented with Distinguished Flying Cross
12/12/2024 03:42 PM EST

SAN FRANCISCO – The Coast Guard presented a Distinguished Flying Cross medal to Lt. Cmdr. Jacob Conrad during a ceremony at Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco, Thursday morning. Conrad was recognized for heroism while participating in aerial flight as the aircraft commander of rescue helicopter 6562 during a rescue mission in Yolo County, Dec. 29, 2023. Three other members of that crew co-pilot Lt. j.g. Thomas Smith, Petty Officer 3rd Class Jordan Sanchez, flight mechanic and Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Romano, rescue swimmer were previously recognized for their contributions in this rescue with Air Medals.
Rear Adm. Joseph Buzzella (right) presents the Distinguished Flying Cross Medal to Lt. Cmdr. Jacob Conrad during an award ceremony at Air Station San Francisco, Dec. 12, 2024. During the ceremony, Lt. Cmdr. Jacob Conrad was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross Medal for his actions during a search and rescue case, Dec. 29, 2023. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Hunter Schnabel)