United States Coast Guard, U.S. Government
End of Watch Friday, August 24, 1990
Add to My HeroesDuane Elmer Stenbak
Lieutenant Duane Stenbak, Lieutenant Craig Lerner, Lieutenant Paul Perlt, and Petty Officer Matthew Baker were killed in an airplane accident while conducting a drug surveillance operation in the Caribbean.
The Grumman E2C Hawkeye experienced a wing fire and crashed as the pilot attempted to land at U.S. Naval Air Station, Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico.
Lieutenant Stenbak had served with the United States Coast Guard for 16 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour 16 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
- Location Puerto Rico
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Most Recent Reflection
View all 16 ReflectionsDuane, I always knew you were a special person. It was wonderful to serve with you as a fellow AT at Air Station Traverse City, MI. We had fun playing 4-square on the hanger deck with others in our AT shop during lunch breaks.
AT2 Donald Morse
U.S. Coast Guard
December 28, 2024
