(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Aviation Ordnanceman Third Class Kevin T. Brown, United States Navy, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for heroism at the risk of life while serving as a Rescue Swimmer assigned to Helicopter Combat Support Squadron FIVE, Detachment 1, on board United States Naval Service KILAUEA (TAE-26) in November 1996. Petty Officer Brown put his own life in danger by disconnecting from his hoist to save the crewmember of a sinking vessel racked by Super Typhoon DALE.