Petty Officer 1st Class Suzanne LaFrancois was meritoriously advanced by Rear Adm. John Mauger on December 12, at Sector Northern New England. LaFrancois’s lifelong commitment to learning has propelled innovation within her division. OS1 Kenneth Lann was awarded Good Conduct Medal at the Coast Guard Cyber Reserve all hands held October 27 at the C5|T Alexandria Drill Facility presented Lt. Banazzio and Master Chief Petty Officer Wieland. The Coast Guard Auxiliary unit at Station Chicago hosted a Chili Cook-off during the unit’s scheduled Reserve drill weekend. Photo courtesy of Lt. Jennifer Darkazalli TO CHANGE YOUR MAILING ADDRESS: Selected Reservists Use Direct Access https://hcm.direct-access.uscg.mil/ or contact your unit servicing personnel office. Individual Ready Reservists Contact IRR Personnel Support Unit Email: ARL-PF-CGPSC-rpm-3-Query@ uscg.mil Mail: Commander (rpm-3) U.S. Coast Guard Personnel Service Center 2703 MLK Jr. Ave SE Stop 7200 Washington, DC 20593-7200 Retired Reservists Use Direct Access http://www.dCMS.uscg.mil/ppc/ras/ Email Personnel Service Center at [email protected] or call 1-866-772-8724 TELL US YOUR STORY: [email protected] A Final Salute Paul Edward Johnson, 75, of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away on June 26, 2023. Johnson dedicated 38 years of his life to serving in the U.S. Coast Guard, both active duty and Reserve, as a boatswain mate and retired as a Chief Petty Officer. Johnson’s military career was a significant part of his life, and he took great pride in wearing the uniform, our flag, and his service to our country. . Jim Westman, 88, of Kelseyville, California passed away on November 25, 2023. Westman is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Arlene, their children, grandchildren and g r e a t - g r a n d c h i l d r e n . Westman proudly served his country in the Navy and Coast Guard Reserve as a quartermaster. His military service exemplified his dedication and commitment to his country. . — WINTER 2024 36
