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SUBJ: 2012 COAST GUARD ELITE MALE/FEMALE ATHLETES OF THE YEAR
A. COMCOGARD PSC Arlington, VA 061247Z Sep 12 ALCGPSC 123/12
B. Coast Guard Morale, Well-Being and Recreation Manual, COMDTINST
M1710.13C
1. I am pleased to announce the 2012 Coast Guard Elite Female and
Male Athletes of the Year. The awardees were selected by a panel of
three individuals IAW Ref (B).
2. The Elite Female Athlete of the Year is YN2 Syreeta Bromfield,
stationed at the National Pollution Funds Center.  YN2 Bromfield
distinguished herself in the sport of basketball.  In 2012, PO
Bromfield was selected to participate on the Navy Womens Basketball
Team as one of the co-captains.  Leading her team in both points and
rebounds per game, her athletic ability and team leadership were
instrumental in the Navy team winning first place in the Armed Forces
tournament.  She then was selected as the co-captain of the All Armed
Forces Womens Basketball Team that participated in the 2012 Pro-Am
Womens National Basketball Tournament.  The Armed Forces Women placed
fourth among 20 teams.  PO Bromfields passion for the sport of
basketball transcended to the local community as she volunteered her
time coaching girls basketball.
3.  The Elite Male Athlete of the Year is LCDR Michael Danish,
currently under instruction at the University of Miami.  LCDR Danish
distinguished himself in the sports of triathlon and mountain bike
competition.  LCDR Danish finished the grueling 2012 Ironman
Triathlon World Championship in Kailua-Kona, HI in 147th place
overall and 3rd in his age group.  LCDR Danish finished first among
military male athletes competing on the Armed Forces teams and led
the Coast Guard team to its second place finish.  LCDR Danish also
completed numerous mountain bike races and is working towards his
professional racing license in the sport.  LCDR Danish gives back to
his local community by helping to maintain mountain bike trails at
two community parks in his area.
4.  Not only have both of these fine athletes distinguished
themselves in their respective sports, they have been outstanding
role models on the job and in giving back to their communities.
5.  Both athletes will be recognized in a ceremony at CG Headquarters
in Washington, DC. Date and time to be determined.
6.  LTJG Jessica Anderson, stationed at Sector Miami, is the runner
up Elite Female Athlete of the Year, distinguishing herself in the
sports of triathlon competition and volleyball.
7.  LTJG Patrick Fernandez, stationed at TISCOM, is the runner up
Elite Male Athlete of the Year, distinguishing himself in marathon
competition.
8. The following individuals are commended for their athletic
endeavors and have represented the Coast Guard in a highly positive
way. Special thanks to their commands for nominating and supporting
these athletes.
Name                      Unit                     Sport
LT Micah Bonner        MSD Peoria                Basketball
LTJG John Botti        LANTAREA                  Triathlon
HS3 Aaron Cook         SFO Grand Haven           Mixed Martial Arts
LT Charlie Epperson    Sector Guam               Triathlon
LT Scott McCann        NCC                       Triathlon
LT Jose Mercado        MEPS Boston               Volleyball/Triathlon
LT John Suave          AIRSTA Borinquen          Running
CDR Laura Thompson     HITRON                    Triathlon
9.  RDML Dave Callahan, Commander, CG Personnel Service Center,
sends.
10.  Internet release authorized.