United States of America
U.S. Coast Guard · United States 
Duane Elmer Stenbak
1990
Duane Elmer Stenbak served the U.S. Coast Guard for 16 years. Duane served in the Vietnam War, the Cold War and Gulf War.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
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.
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.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
Keepsakes
Service Record
Also Served
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