Sussex Tech Coast Guard cadet awarded for meritorious achievement
Sussex Technical High School Coast Guard JROTC instructor Guy Rush recently presented Cadet Emily Dukes with the Meritorious Achievement Award.
The award honors a cadet who distinguishes themselves by outstanding meritorious achievement or a meritorious act. Earlier in January, Dukes witnessed a horrific car accident and rendered aid to multiple motorists.
This is the first time the award has been presented in Sussex Tech’s Coast Guard JROTC program. This act also warranted a meritorious promotion for Dukes to cadet senior chief.
“Emily embodies the Coast Guard’s core values of honor, respect, devotion to duty. She went into action without hesitation to provide aid to the injured, and I could not be prouder. She has been a standout cadet, and these actions are a testament to her character,” said Rush.
