Relevant Expertise
- Maritime Operations: Experience in heavy-weather boat operations and coastal rescue missions.
- Disaster Response: Practical knowledge from responding to major coastal emergencies and hurricanes.
- Law Enforcement: Background as a federal law enforcement officer and small arms instructor. [1]
Context
- The handle
@surfman374is associated with retired U.S. Coast Guard Chief Boatswain’s Mate David Michael Ramsey, the 374th designated surfman, who documents his military service and post-service experiences online. [1, 2] - While the U.S. Coast Guard is a primary component of the Department of Homeland Security during peacetime, individual online handles represent personal commentary rather than official agency advisory roles. [1]
