Congratulations to US Coast Guardsman Christine Hemphill who was recognized at the Enlisted Person of the Year in the United States Coast Guard District 1 which covers all of New England and New York. Hemphill is based at the Coast Guard Station in Southwest Harbor

In ceremonies at the USCG Southwest Harbor base, on May 4th,  she was recognized in person and by video and was promoted to Petty Officer 1st Class.

You can watch the ceremonies that were live-streamed on Facebook.

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