from K38 was awarded a Special Commendation for relief work in the aftermath of 2005 Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans from the Higgins and Langley Memorial Awards for flood and swiftwater rescue. K38 supported 8 California urban search and rescue and rescue teams with human evacuations recovering over 2,500 persons. K38 was noted for animal rescue efforts using Jet Skis. K38 awards Awards include: 1997 National Safe Boating Council – 'Partnership Award' 1998 United States Marine Corps 'Raiders Appreciation Award' from Raid Division, NAB 1999 National Water Safety Congress – 'National Award' 1999 Certificate of Appreciation awarded in recognition of Exemplary Commitment and Outstanding Support in the Personal Watercraft Safety and Enforcement Section of the Department of Boating and Waterways Course 2005 National Water Safety Congress – 'Regional Award' 2005 Higgins and Langley Memorial Award for Flood and Swiftwater Rescue – 'Commendation Medal' 2006 International Jet Sports Boating Association – Inaugural 'Hall of Fame' Inductee 2009 'PWC Community Award for Valor' 2009 'Warrior Award' from PWCoffshore.com 2009 'Certificate of Heroism' Award- City of Mission Viejo Commendation 2009 Orange County Fire Authority Certificate of Heroism 'Chiefs Award' 2009 National Water Safety Congress Regional Award 2009 Certificate of Heroism, City of Mission Viejo, California, Frank Ury-Mayor 2009 American Watercraft Association and Parade of Nations – 'Safety Award' 2010 United Warrior Survivor Foundation-K38 With sincere gratitude and appreciation for supporting Special Operations Survivors through United Warrior Survivor Foundation. September 11, 2010 Annual Survivors Conference, San Diego CA 2011 National Safe Boating Council induction into the Boating Safety Hall of Fame 2012 Alpha Company 4-160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) Mission Training certificate 2014 USN-Naval Special Warfare-1st Phase BUDs Instructors-Paddle 2016 Western States Boating Administrators Association – Hollister Award Recipient 2016 USMC MARSOC MRV Paddle for Project Jackal, military development program 2017 California Association of Harbor Masters and Port Captains-Distinguished Service Award for flood recovery working conducted during the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in Texas 2019 Portuguese Maritime Authority, Portugal. Comando Geral Da Policia Maritima Award 2019 USMC Basic Reconnaissance, EWTGPAC Appreciation Paddle 2020 Lifeguard Gydnia award, Poland In 2009, the City of Mission Viejo in California awarded Shawn a certificate of heroism for her actions on I-5 freeway. Shawn received 1st and 2nd degree burns to her hands and stomach. Masahito Matasuura received 3rd degree burns, resulting in numerous surgeries. He recovered from the extent of his burns covering over 30% of his