Rear Adm. Scott Buschman, commander Coast Guard Seventh District, Miami, presents an Air Medal to Lt. David McCarthy, a pilot at Air Station Clearwater, Fla., during an awards ceremony at the station Feb. 24, 2016. McCarthy was commended for his performance as air craft commander in saving 12 lives during Hurricane Joaquin. ( Coast Guard photo by Auxiliarist Joe Perez)

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