Coast Guard rescue swimmer Jaggers dies after medevac injuries, honored with Distinguished Flying Cross
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Tyler Jaggers, Aviation Survival Technician Second Class and Coast Guard rescue swimmer with Air Station Astoria, died from injuries sustained during a February 27 medevac off the Washington coast; he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism in the rescue, and the Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer Association is coordinating support for his family as the maritime community mourns.
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