Surfman

Brett made surfman! He is officially Surfman #421 in the Coast Guard. Of those 421 who have ever made surfman, there are only about 160 active duty surfman. I am so proud of him! This has been his dream since he joined the CG and he did it! I got invited to the station for his pinning by the Chief. Kayleigh and I got to see his Commanding Officer pin him with his surfman pin and hear him read the Surfman Creed aloud. Below are some pictures.

Surfman Creed

I will to the best of my ability, pursue each mission with the commitment, compassion, and courage inherent in the title Surfman. I will endeavor to reinforce the worldwide reputation of our forefathers in the lifeboat community. I will maintain a guardian's eye on my crew at all times and keep a cool, yet deliberate hand on the throttle. I will give myself and my knowledge as those who gave to me; so as the line of Coast Guard Surfman will live forever. I will ensure that my supervisors rest easy with the knowledge that I am at the helm, no matter what the conditions. I will never unnecessarily jeopardize myself, my boat or my crew; but will do so freely to rescue those in peril. I will strive with dedication and determination to bring credit upon Coast Guard Surfman past and future.