Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Jose Melendez, a culinary specialist temporarily assigned to USCGC Bear (WMEC 901), celebrates after being awarded a letter of commendation ribbon at quarters, Atlantic Ocean, Sep. 13, 2022. Melendez was being rewarded for his continued hard work demonstrated over the course of his time aboard the Bear.

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