Surfman #374 refers to retired U.S. Coast Guard Chief Boatswain’s Mate (BMC) David Michael Ramsey, an Association for Rescue at Sea (AFRAS) award winner known for disaster response. He served during major historical national emergencies including: [1]

  • Hurricane Katrina
  • Hurricane Harvey
  • Texas oil spill containment operations [1]

Career Highlights

  • Designation: Proudly identifies as the 374th certified U.S. Coast Guard Surfman, an elite title given to operators cleared for extreme heavy-weather motor lifeboat rescue missions. [123]
  • Service Scope: Handled heavy-weather maritime operations, environmental response, and critical emergency management along both U.S. Gulf and West Coasts. [1]

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