Spokane native represents Coast Guard at NASCAR race

	Office of Public Affairs U.S. Coast Guard Thirteenth District

Press Release	Date: March 10, 2006 Contact: Public Affairs Office Phone: (206) 220-7237
SPOKANE NATIVE REPRESENTS COAST GUARD AT NASCAR RACE
SEATTLE - A Spokane, Wash., native was one of four Enlisted People of the Year from units within the 13th Coast Guard District who represented the Coast Guard at a NASCAR race in Fontana, Calif., Feb. 25. Petty Officer 1st Class Beth Slade was selected as the Enlisted Person of the Year for Coast Guard Group Astoria, Ore. The four petty officers were taken to the race to represent the Coast Guard because of their outstanding service. Slade will compete against the other individuals for the title of 13th District Enlisted Person of the Year. The 13th District Enlisted Person of the Year is scheduled to be announced in March. High resolution photos of Slade can be found by clicking on the images below. SEATTLE - Petty Officer 1st Class Beth Slade stands next to the Coast Guard car in Fontana, Calif., before a race Feb. 25, 2006. Slade is the Coast Guard Group Astoria, Ore., Enlisted Person of the Year. Official Coast Guard photo. SEATTLE - Slade operates a 47-foot motor lifeboat in heavy surf near Ilwaco, Wash., in November 2005. Slade is one of a few people who holds a surfman qualification in the Coast Guard. Surfmen are trained to operate boats in the most severe weather conditions. Official Coast Guard photo by PA3 Jeff Pollinger.
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