San Francisco-based helicopter pilot presented with Distinguished Flying Cross

SAN FRANCISCO – The Coast Guard presented a Distinguished Flying Cross medal to Lt. Cmdr. Jacob Conrad during a ceremony at Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco, Thursday morning. Conrad was recognized for heroism while participating in aerial flight as the aircraft commander of rescue helicopter 6562 during a rescue mission in Yolo County, Dec. 29, 2023. Three other members of that crew co-pilot Lt. j.g. Thomas Smith, Petty Officer 3rd Class Jordan Sanchez, flight mechanic and Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Romano, rescue swimmer were previously recognized for their contributions in this rescue with Air Medals.