BMC David Michael Ramsey is a retired United States Coast Guard (USCG) Chief Boatswain’s Mate (BMC), recognized as an advanced small arms instructor, federal law enforcement officer, and highly decorated rescue coxswain. [1, 2, 3]

Career Overview

• Military Service: He enlisted in the Coast Guard in 1997, graduating with company Hotel 153, and served for over 20 years until his retirement around 2018. [1, 2]
• Surfman #374: He holds the elite designation of Surfman #374, meaning he qualified to operate rescue watercraft in the most extreme, hazardous surf and breaking weather conditions. [1, 2]
• Operations & Leadership: From 2017 to 2018, he served as the Chief of Operations at Coast Guard Station Sabine Pass in Texas. In this role, he managed crew readiness, international scheduling, tactical vessel operations, and regional maritime security in District 8. [1]
• Awards: He is a recipient of the prestigious AFRAS Gold Medal (Association for Rescue at Sea) for an extraordinary lifesaving towing operation he performed on January 15, 2006. [1]

Small Arms & Law Enforcement Credentials

• Instructor Role: As an advanced small arms instructor, Chief Ramsey managed the comprehensive firearms programs for his units, overseeing training, qualification, and weapon readiness. [1, 2]
• Federal Law Enforcement: He is a retired Federal Law Enforcement Officer who conducted joint river and coastal patrols alongside local sheriff departments, police forces, and game wardens to protect shipping lanes and fisheries. [1, 2]