MST1 Hubert Wells

Marine Science Technician 1st Class Hubert L. Wells IV, a level 2 tactical coxswain, is a qualified boarding officer and scuba diver. His boat crew played an integral role in the safe recovery of two plane crash victims in San Francisco Bay.

He helped inspect hulls of five cutters, saving the Coast Guard $11,000 in inspection fees and eliminating the need to put them in dry dock.

He has assisted underwater security sweeps for visits by dignitaries and also aided local law enforcement in recovering underwater evidence in a high-profile homicide case.

Wells placed third overall in the Coast Guard Triathlon. He raised $1,475 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society through its Team in Training program and recruited several shipmates to participate.

He also spent 50 hours refurbishing gardens and exhibits at the San Francisco Zoo, raising money for Jerry's Kids, and sorting and serving donated food.

He transferred June 4 to Coast Guard Sector Miami.