In a daring mountain rescue, Anthony Anglikowski: Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class exhibited extraordinary heroism.

"Anglikowski’s medical training and mountain rescue expertise were instrumental in carrying out this dangerous mission."

- US Navy

On May 23, 2021, two “critically injured” hikers in The Brothers Mountains of Washington’s Olympic National Forest slipped on the icy terrain leading to one being trapped in a deep crevasse. Anglikowski’s medical training and mountain rescue expertise, as a member of the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island’s search and rescue team, were instrumental in navigating the dangerous rescue through a snowpack-fueled waterfall.

His actions saved the life of one hiker and facilitated the recovery of the other, earning him the Navy Marine Corps Medal, the highest non-combat award for heroism.

This story of bravery and professionalism underlines the courage and dedication of our military personnel, even in the most challenging of circumstances.