Lt. Cmdr. Austin English

Kent Island native and U.S Coast Guard Academy Class of 2013 Lt. Cmdr. Austin English will be inducted into the Academy’s Wall of Gallantry this April. From navigating severe low-level wind shear and turbulent winds in near-zero visibility to supporting life-saving helicopter rescues in blizzard conditions over Alaskan waters, English has repeatedly flown into danger to save lives and inspire others, the academy stated.