A rescue worthy of the Distinguished Flying Cross

Aviation Survival Technician Second Class Spencer T. Manson received the Distinguished Flying Cross Award at Coast Guard Sector/ Air Station Humboldt Bay Dec. 13, 2023.

In this 2021 video, Petty Officer Manson and Lt. Ryan O'Neil, the aircraft commander, discuss the rescue on June 19, 2021, which occurred 70 miles offshore from the California–Oregon border, resulting in all six persons lives aboard a disabled 79-foot schooner being saved.

(Coast Guard video by Petty Officer Brandon Giles)

[DonB.-Mulefivefive]

" You have to make it happen".

Best damn outfit in the US anywhere!

You do so much for so many and with so few.

Total Respect.

Army Vet.

[warehouseduck]

As my Mst Sgt in Air Force JROTC in high school loved to say, "The Coast Guard is by far my favorite branch of the United States military. It's the only one who's primary purpose isn't to kill people or break things." Well done Coast Guard, from a fellow Oregonian.

[Underwaystudios]

"You have to make it happen" That's the Coast Guard Spirit, Semper Paratus brother!

[arthurbrumagem]

The CG is just the best and have so many unsung heroes . Spent 23 yrs in the army but so much of my military respect goes to them

[scdrescher]

“I can’t let go. We don’t have time for that.” Not bad for a first rescue Brother.

[DavidJohnson-vsnr]

As a former Marine Corps Rescue Swimmer…Well done Swimmer and crew.
Semper Fi and Paratus.
This has boosted my spirits through the roof today.
So proud of the few who do for the many. 🇺🇸

[gilbertdelgado]

Well done Swimmer, a definite hero who jumped into extremely hazardous conditions and emerged a hero. My hat is off to you Son, again, well done.

[nickwilliams]

Distinguished Flying Cross on his first rescue... Huge!

[degreefloat]

These are the men and women that we never think about, until we need them. Bravo.

[Sally]

Retired Navy FMF Corpsman here….I have the utmost respect and admiration for the Coast Guard. All you have to do is watch a couple episodes of “Deadliest Catch” and you will be in awe of their incredible heroism. [Salute]

[CaptainWillard]

Warriors for Good! Well done! Semper Fidelis, Lieutenant Colonel, USMC (Retired)

[thomream]

"You can't give up. You have to make it happen." Thank God for people willing to risk their lives to help others. Thank you USCG!

[davidnguyen]

The Coast Guard also saved my battle buddy &I from my sank boat off the Pacific Ocean three years ago

[oddcarsandbaddecisions]

I’ve been in the fire service for 27 years, and my biggest regret is that I didn’t join the Coast Guard when I was a kid. I don’t know how they walk with balls so big! Semper Paratus!

[williamgreen]

Thanks to the Coast Guard for keeping our homeland safe! I spent 30 years in the Army and most don't think of the CG but they are unsung hero's out there doing their job everyday, thank you!

[CarlosRodriguez-ddsb]

“You have to go out, but you don’t have to come back” - USCG Motto

[mineolahome]

The unsung branch of our military!! Go USCG!!!

[snakeman]

Coasties! The forgotten branch of our you need them. Good job AST Manson. Well deserved award

[Debbie]

These guys are the best swimmers in the world. I’d be curious to see how Olympic swimmers would do in these situations.

[douglaswesson]

Having been in Group Coos Bay in the late 60's and doing small boat rescue with 36 and 44 footers, it was just really exciting and fun. Then on a particularly dangerous boat call i remember thinking, "how do I make the
ocean my enemy?". I found you can't, but if you genuinely respect it, you can work with it, most of the time.