MEDIA ADVISORY: 2025 Coastie of the Year Ceremony to be held in San Diego

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U.S. Coast Guard Southwest District PA Detachment San Diego
Contact: Coast Guard PA Detachment San Diego
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01/27/2026 11:09 AM EST

SAN DIEGO — The Coastie of the Year Award Ceremony, organized by the San Diego Coast Guard City, is scheduled to be held at Coast Guard Sector San Diego on Jan. 28, 2026. The nominees include Machinery Technician 1st Class Caleb Gaudian, Avionics Electrical Technician 1st Class William James, Machinery Technician 1st Class Sean Sullivan, and Public Affairs Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Sappey.