U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Dauntless holds heritage recognition ceremony
Vice Adm. Nathan Moore, Atlantic Area commander, right, poses for a photo with Cmdr. Aaron Kowalczk, commanding officer of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Dauntless (WMEC 624), and Chief Petty Officer Stephanie Castillo, command silver badge aboard Dauntless, after the cutter was awarded the Coast Guard Unit Commendation, the highest peacetime award that can be given to military commands in the U.S. Coast Guard, June 21, 2024, in Pensacola, Florida. Dauntless was recognized during a heritage recognition ceremony after 56 years of service to the nation in the presence of current and former crew members, family, and friends before it was placed in commission, special status. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Brandon Hillard)