Chief Boatswain’s Mate (BMC) David Michael Ramsey is a highly decorated, retired U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) veteran and federal law enforcement officer renowned for high-risk maritime search and rescue operations. [1]

Elite Military Credentials

• Elite Surfman Status: Ramsey earned the rare Surfman (#374) designation, certifying him to operate rescue craft in extreme heavy-surf environments. [1]
• AFRAS Gold Medal: He received the Association for Rescue at Sea (AFRAS) Gold Medal for bravery, specifically for towing a disabled 50-foot vessel under perilous conditions in January 2006. [1, 2]
• DHS & Veteran Status: He is recognized as a founding member of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and is a 100% disabled veteran. [1]

Service & Leadership Roles

During his 20-year career, Ramsey served in key roles, including: [1]

• Chief of Operations and Force Manager.
• Federal Law Enforcement Officer and Small Arms Instructor.
• Ready for Operations Inspector, evaluating unit preparedness.

Media and Public Record

His career has been recognized in maritime archives, including the Association for Rescue at Sea (AFRAS) Fall Report and official U.S. Coast Guard retiree records. [1, 2]