ALCOAST 462/25 - NOV 2025 2024 JOHN J. JASKOT GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS OFFICER (GAO) OF THE YEAR AWARD RECIPIENT

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SUBJ: 2024 JOHN J. JASKOT GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS OFFICER (GAO)
OF THE YEAR AWARD RECIPIENT
A. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 241053Z MAR 25/ALCOAST 135/25
1. The Director of Governmental and Public Affairs, COMDT (CG-092)
is pleased to announce that LT Jolyn Green, the Southwest District
(South) External Affairs Officer, is the awardee of the 2024 "John
J. Jaskot Governmental Affairs Officer of the Year Award." This
prestigious annual award recognizes Coast Guard active duty,
reserve, civilian, and auxiliary members who excelled in executing
GAO responsibilities during the previous calendar year.
2. Per REF (A), the award is named in honor of CDR John J. (J.J.)
Jaskot (1954-2020). CDR Jaskot graduated from the Coast Guard
Academy in 1976 and proudly served on active duty for 20 years with
service afloat, as a maritime attorney, two tours in Congressional
Affairs, as well as a deployment to the Middle East during the
Persian Gulf War, earning the Combat Action Ribbon. CDR Jaskot's
final tour was as the Coast Guard's Liaison to the U.S. Senate,
where he set the standard for representing the Coast Guard to the
U.S. Congress. After his retirement in 1996, he remained active in
the Congressional Affairs Alumni network serving as a good friend
and mentor to countless personnel assigned to Coast Guard
Congressional Affairs.
3. LT Green has demonstrated exceptional leadership and strategic
acumen in advancing the USCG Southwest District governmental
engagements throughout Southern California. Her unmatched
dedication and performance have elevated Coast Guard
visibility, deepened policy engagements, and strengthened
relationships with key stakeholders across the local, state,
federal, and international spectrum of partners.
4. As the lead coordinator for all high-profile engagements
in San Diego, LT Green has been pivotal in mission success
and stakeholder interactions. She coordinated multiple
Congressional member and staff delegation visits, including
visits by U.S. Representatives Lesko, Amodei, and Jacobs,
the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs,
and Homeland Security staff delegations. She hosted 30 senior U.S.
government and interagency leaders and facilitated key
engagements with the Office of the Inspector General, National
Weather Service, and various other agencies, directly supporting
joint operations, counter-drug strategies, and emergency response
coordination.
5. Both the quality and quantity of LT Green's work are
exceptional. Her diligence and outstanding, ceaseless efforts to
communicate the value of the Coast Guard to congressional and
governmental entities at all levels make her highly deserving
of this award.
6. Thank you to the commands for nominating outstanding
GAOs. We are proud to recognize as honorable mention:
     a. Mrs. Marilyn Fajardo, Coast Guard District Southeast
7. POC: Questions regarding the John J. Jaskot Governmental Affairs
Officer of the Year Award may be directed to Patrick McDonough,
COMDT (CG-0921), Patrick.E.McDonough@uscg.mil.
8. Ms. Jennifer Plozai, Director for Governmental and Public
Affairs (CG-092), sends.
9. Internet release is authorized.