Today, we salute Coast Guard Veteran Alan Spielman. Alan’s early interest in electronics led him to join the Coast Guard in 1979. Over the next 11 years, he served as an electronics technician. His most memorable posting was with the USCG Electronic Systems Support Detachment in Ketchikan, Alaska, from 1985 to 1988. In this role, he traveled extensively throughout Alaska, maintaining and repairing electronic equipment on various Coast Guard vessels and aircraft. Throughout his service, Spielman faced numerous challenges, including a harrowing near-miss during a C-130 flight into Kodiak, Alaska. Following the events of 9/11, Spielman’s sense of duty led him to volunteer for a mission to the Middle East, where he set up over-the-horizon communications systems in support of coalition operations. In his post-military life, Spielman has served as his company’s veteran resource representative, and he works to preserve the stories of fellow service members, particularly those from World War II and the Korean War. Thank you for helping keep history alive, Alan, and THANK YOU for your service.