AMT1 Christopher Hatch

If today’s new reservists get more out of their initial training than previous classes, they have a fellow Coast Guardsman to thank. Aviation Maintenance Technician 1st Class Christopher Hatch streamlined the Reserve Enlisted Basic Indoctrination program, revising more than 30 courses to make sure they were current.

He also kept up his rating skills, working with Air Station Atlantic City to qualify on the HH-65C helicopter.

Off duty, Hatch volunteers in youth sports and is a certified CPR instructor.