Washington, DC – Congressman Steven Palazzo (MS-4) released the following statement today congratulating the United States Coast Guard Reserve Port Security Unit (PSU) 308, based in Hancock County, on being selected as the winner of the 2015 Reserve Family Readiness Award:
“While deployed overseas from November 2014 through October 2015 to U.S. Southern Command Guantanamo Bay, PSU 308 created several support programs to strengthen the connection between deployed members, their families and their communities.
“It’s important to remember that the family members of our servicemen and women make great sacrifices as well. I am extremely proud of the hard work PSU 308 put forth to emphasize the significance of Family Readiness. Their accomplishments will not only affect unit members and enhance mission readiness during future deployments but will also greatly impact the lives of the family members that remain behind.”
Each year, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs recognizes the top unit from each of the Armed Forces Reserve Components that have demonstrated outstanding family readiness while upholding mission success. A presentation ceremony was held this morning at the Pentagon formally recognizing the 2015 award recipients.
