AFRAS Awards

AFRAS has three different awards:

AMVER: Since 1996 AFRAS has presented an (Automated Mutual-assistance Vessel Rescue System).

AFRAS Gold Medal: Established by the Association's first chairman, VADM Thomas Sargent III, a former Vice Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, the medal is presented annually to an enlisted man or woman for an act of extraordinary bravery during a rescue at sea.

AFRAS Silver Medal: Awarded for extraordinary bravery in a rescue at sea, to a U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliarist.

For full coverage of past awards ceremonies please refer to the Fall newsletters.