ALCOAST 439/25 - OCT 2025 ANNUAL AVIATION AWARDS SOLICITATION

R 232030Z OCT 25 MID120012152984U
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCOAST
BT
UNCLAS
ALCOAST 439/25
SSIC 1650
SUBJ: ANNUAL AVIATION AWARDS SOLICITATION
A. Recognition Programs, COMDTINST 1650.26B
1. This ALCOAST announces the Tri-P (CG-711, CG-AIR-E, and
CG-SAFECEN) sponsored annual aviation awards, which include those
sponsored by the Association of Naval Aviation (ANA), the Naval
Helicopter Association (NHA), the Order of Daedalians (OOD), the
Honourable Company of Air Pilots (HCAP), and the Coast Guard
Aviation Association (CGAA).
2. Detailed nomination criteria, instructions, and submission
timelines are available on the COMDT (CG-711) Aviation Resources
Division (CG-7111) portal page at:
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https://uscg.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/cg711/SitePages/Aviation-Awards.aspx

3. The POCs for the awards are:
     a. CAPT Marion "Gus" Shrode Aviation Safety Award -
COMDT (CG-SAFECEN) LCDR Jane Peña at (202) 475-5141.
     b. Oliver F. Berry Aviation Maintenance Award -
COMDT (CG-AIR-E) CDR Taylor Andrews at (571) 608-7968.
     c. CAPT William J. Kossler Aeronautical Engineering Officer
of the Year Award - CDR Taylor Andrews at (571) 608-7968.
     d. All other awards - COMDT (CG-7111) MCPO Steve Garrett at
(202) 631-5987.
4. RDML Amy B. Grable, Assistant Commandant for Capability
(CG-7), sends.
5. Internet release is authorized.