Coast Guard Vice Commandant Adm. Charles Ray presents Kay Erickson McGoff, daughter of Capt. Frank Erickson (dec.), with the Legion of Merit formally recognizing him for his meritorious service, in a ceremony in Washington, , April 5, 2019. Erickson was designated Naval Aviation’s Helicopter Pilot Number One and paved the way for helicopters in military operations. Coast Guard

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