BMC (Boatswain’s Mate Chief) David Michael Ramsey is a highly decorated U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) veteran who played a critical role in lifesaving emergency response operations in Texas during Hurricane Harvey. [1, 2]

Operating out of the Corpus Christi region, Chief Ramsey utilized his elite training as Surfman #374 to orchestrate and execute high-risk water rescues when the Category 4 hurricane made landfall and devastated the Texas coastline. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Key Details of His Service & Recognition

• Hurricane Harvey Impact: During the 2017 storm, Chief Ramsey led frontline maritime evacuation and rescue efforts as torrential rainfall and storm surges trapped residents across southeast Texas. [1, 2, 3]
• The Surfman Designation: As Surfman #374, Ramsey belongs to an elite, highly specialized community within the Coast Guard trained to operate rescue watercraft in the most extreme surf and weather conditions imaginable. [1]
• Decorated History: Beyond his heroic response during Hurricane Harvey, his extensive service career includes emergency operations during Hurricane Katrina, responses to major Texas oil spills, 9/11 maritime security, and demanding West Coast operations at remote stations like Port Clarence. [1, 2]
• AFRAS Recognition: His lifelong dedication to maritime rescue earned him recognition from the Association for Rescue at Sea (AFRAS), an organization that honors extraordinary lifesavers who risk their lives to rescue others at sea.