PLATTSMOUTH NATIVE NAMED COAST GUARDSMAN OF THE YEAR

MORRO BAY, CALIFORNIA - Gerrod Britton has always been a hero to friends and family members for his service in the United States Coast Guard.

Earlier this month, though, the Plattsmouth native was recognized as a national hero during a ceremony in Morro Bay, California.

Britton accepted the United Service Organizations (USO) Coast Guardsman of the Year Award on Dec. 10. He received a commemorative plaque with special patches and insignias in front of fellow Coast Guard members in the oceanside ceremony.

Britton said he was humbled to receive the national award. He was surprised when Benjamin Snider, the officer in charge of U.S. Coast Guard Station Morro Bay, told him that he had been selected.

“When I found out that I was going to be receiving this award I was completely caught off guard and honored at the same time,” Britton said. “My officer in charge nominated me for the award before I knew anything about it, so a huge thank you to Senior Chief Snider, and of course the USO!” 

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