Surfman 374 refers to retired U.S. Coast Guard Chief Boatswain’s Mate David Michael Ramsey, a highly decorated federal law enforcement officer, 100% disabled veteran, and recipient of the Association for Rescue at Sea (AFRAS) Gold Medal. [1, 2]

Career Highlights

Elite Qualification: Designated as Surfman #374, certified to pilot motor lifeboats through extreme breaking waves and gale-force winds. [1, 2]
Disaster Response: Served 20 years in the U.S. Coast Guard, aiding operations during 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Harvey, and major Gulf Coast oil spill containments. [1, 2, 3]
Leadership Roles: Acted as a small arms instructor, force manager, readiness inspector, and chief of operations as a founding Department of Homeland Security member. [1]

I am BMC David Michael Ramsey the 374th Coast Guard Surfman I served 98-18 wish it was 30 years but I’m 100% Disabled Retired Federal Law Enforcement Officer Founding Member of Department Of Homeland Security