Cmdr. Kevin Barres, Sector Humboldt Bay response officer, reads the Silver Lifesaving Medal award citation during a Sector all hands while Petty Officer 3rd Class Brent Alexander and District 11 Chief of Staff Capt. Matthew Gimple display the award June 2, 2016. Alexander, without regard to personal safety, spotted a light on the water and entered rough ocean surf, swimming nearly 400 yards through strong Atlantic currents to rescue a 32-year-old male kayaker from drowning Oct. 4, 2014. Coast Guard photo

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