John Currier

Previous assignments have included duty at Coast Guard Air Stations Cape Cod, Massachusetts and Sitka, Alaska.Other assignments have included Deputy Program Manager (Engineering) for the U. S. Coast Guard HH-60J and Navy HH-60H helicopter acquisition at the Naval Air Systems Command in Washington, DC.He served as Chief of Search and Rescue Operations and Director of Auxiliary for the Ninth Coast Guard District (Great Lakes) from 1998 through 2001.VADM Currier was a veteran aviator with over 6000 flight hours in Coast Guard and Navy fixed and rotary-wing aircraft.Currier's awards include:[1] During his late service he was the Ancient Albatross, which made him the longest serving Coast Guard Aviator on active duty.
Portland, MaineTraverse City, MichiganUnited States of AmericaUnited States Coast GuardVice AdmiralCold WarSeptember 11, 2001 attacksHomeland Security Distinguished Service MedalCoast Guard Distinguished Service MedalLegion of MeritDistinguished Flying CrossMeritorious Service MedalAir MedalCoast Guard Commendation MedalCoast Guard Achievement MedalVice Commandant of the United States Coast GuardSally Brice-O'HaraPeter NeffengerCoast Guard District 13Gary BloreCheverus High SchoolWestbrook, MaineUniversity of Southern MaineEmbry–Riddle Universityair-sea rescueSouth Portland, MaineHarmon International Aviation Trophy