Breaking News, Military, Sea rescue, This Just In!, U. S. Coast Guard, Veterans US Coast Guard Fast Response Cutter John F. McCormick named for a hero of the Coast Guard Posted onNovember 10, 2017November 10, 2017 For his heroic action in affecting the rescue of Surfman Bracken, John F. McCormick was awarded the Gold Lifesaving Medal on Nov. 7, 1938.