The Qualified Captain Podcast Episode #13: Ben Wiggins & Stephen Sawyer

Ben Wiggins, a retired Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Diver, dedicated 24 years of service and has completed dives around the world. Stephen Sawyer is a search and rescue mission coordinator at the USCG Sector North Carolina Command Center. Also joining us were Ben's wife, Laura, an avid water enthusiast, and Steve Marshall, a local pastor and close family friend of the Wiggins. On the morning of August 14th, 2023, Ben was one of four divers lost at sea off the coast of North Carolina for nearly 24 hours. This episode continues from last week's conversation with Senior Chief Logan Adkisson and USCG Petty Officer Carter Beck, who were instrumental in locating Ben and his fellow divers. That day, Stephen was on call, expertly managing communications between the dive boat and USCG Station Oak Island. To this day, Ben stays in close contact with Stephen, Chief Adkisson, and Petty Officer Beck—each of whom played a crucial role in his safe recovery. https://chomps.com/ https://thequalifiedcaptain.com/