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    Coast Guard Stresses Boater Safety On July 4  Jul 3, 2009
    Boaters should never operate a vessel while intoxicated, said USCG Petty Officer 2nd Class Jetta Disco. "Along with decreasing the operator's ability to make good judgment, boating under the influence negatively affects the ability of the operator to respond in the case of an emergency," Disco said. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)

    Operation Dry Water leads to BWI arrests  Jul 2, 2009
    Other local agencies participating in Operation Dry Water included the United States Coast Guard, the state Park Police, the state Department of Environmental Conservation Police, and marine units from the Onondaga, Oneida and Oswego county sheriff s offices. Loading commenting interface. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)

    Enforcement of boating under the influence laws to be stepped up this weekend  Jul 1, 2009
    United States Coast Guard statistics reveal in 2007 that 21% of all boating fatalities were a result of alcohol use. Impaired boaters caught this weekend can expect penalties to be severe. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)

    Photo: Changing hands  Jun 28, 2009
    Departing commanding officer of the United States Coast Guard Cutter "Liberty," Lieutenant Jon M. Kreischer, right, shakes the hand of the incoming commander, Lieutenant Brian J. Tesson, during a change of command ceremony Friday at USCG station Juneau ... Departing commanding officer of the United States Coast Guard Cutter "Liberty," Lieutenant Jon M. Kreischer, right, shakes the hand of the incoming commander, Lieutenant Brian J. Tesson, during a change of command ceremony Friday at USCG... (Juneau Empire)

    Storm pulls region's plug (738)  Jun 23, 2009
    The United States Coast Guard Station in St. Joseph logged winds of up to 73 mph. The city of St. Joseph closed Riverview Park because of downed trees and limbs, the police department reported. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)

    College News (9)  Jun 20, 2009
    The United States Coast Guard Academy has offered Jake Ramirez of Boerne an appointment to participate in its scholarship program. A member of the Boerne-Samuel V. Champion High School Class of 2009 and a Charger athlete, Ramirez will continue his baseball career at the prep school and at the Coast Guard. (Boerne Star, TX)

    Arlington Police Public Safety Fair June 20  Jun 18, 2009
    Representatives from greater Boston public safety agencies will be participating, including: Arlington Police Department; Arlington Fire Department; Arlington Explorer s Post; Arlington Bicycle Advisory Committee; North Eastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council; Massachusetts State Police; Middlesex County Sheriff s Department; United States Coast Guard; Armstrong Ambulance and Prudential Insurance Company. Activities and exhibits for the fair will include: K-9 demonstration, Rape Awareness... (Arlington Advocate, MA)

    Coast Guard's Pete Barry Announces Retirement  Jun 16, 2009
    - Pete Barry, the all-time winningest men's basketball coach at the United States Coast Guard Academy, has announced his retirement. Barry, who coached at the both the high school and college level for a combined 40 years, posted a record of 262-216. (Nabc.com)

    NFF/San Bernardino Chapter Scholar-Athletes  Jun 16, 2009
    Brandon Taylor - Aquinas HS United States Coast Guard Academy Cameron Schweitzer - Arrowhead Christian HS UC Santa Barbara Stanley Lasczyk - Chino Hills HS Cal-Poly San Luis Obispo Tai Juan Martin - Eisenhower HS Fresno State Adam Ramirez - Kaiser HS Mt. San Antonio College - Los Osos HS Cal-State Sacramento Micah McClure - Ontario Christian HS Azusa Pacific University Brian Townsend - Rancho Cucamonga HS The United State Air Force Academy Michael Poage -... (The Insiders -- California Prep)

    Corrpro begins $2.3M Coast Guard project  Jun 16, 2009
    Corrpro will work under , a general contractor for the Coast Guard, to complete this project at the USCG Base, Kodiak, the largest active base in the United States. Corrpro anticipates work on the project will be completed by September. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)

    Fallen sailor's family honored after 42 years  Jun 4, 2009
    Thanks to the effort of Minnesota police officer and United States Coast Guard reservist Kevin Rofidal, Picha s children were finally presented with awards for their father s sacrifice during a ceremony this April 30 on the pier in Duluth, Minn ... They received the Coast Guard Medal, a military decoration given for an act of heroism during peace time; the Fraternal Order of Police Medal of Valor, an honor given for a law enforcement officer who dies in the line of duty; the National Law... (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)

    When youre on the water, think safety  May 27, 2009
    CHARLESTOWN The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary out of Point Judith presented a workshop on Canoe/Kayak Safety at Kettle Pond Visitor Center on Saturday. A room full of people showed up, many with kayaks strapped to the tops of their vehicles, to listen to the wisdom of a group of volunteers with enough horror stories to make even the most fashion conscious wrap themselves in a life jacket. (Westerly Sun, RI)

    Special Olympics gives Sailors opportunity to make a difference  May 21, 2009
    The event would not have been possible without the 210 volunteers from Stonington High School, Stonington Como, and the United States Navy and United States Coast Guard. Naval Submarine Base New London provided a portion of these volunteers who helped mainly with the staging of the athletes. (The Dolphin, CT)

    Photo by MIKE PROBST  May 17, 2009
    The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG) terminated the air and water search for Shay Farenthold, at 8 p.m. Monday. The exact spelling of his name, age and hometown could not be verified as of press deadline Tuesday. (Rockport Pilot, TX)

    Man missing in boating accident found dead (627)  May 16, 2009
    Published: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 7:41 PM CDT According to reports from the United States Coast Guard and Aransas County Sherriff's Office, the man who went missing in Copano Bay Monday was found dead at 3:51 p.m. Tuesday by Coast Guard members from Port Aransas. A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter from Port Aransas, along with personnel from the Rockport Police Department, Aransas County Sheriff's Office and Texas Parks and Wildlife began searching for Shay Fahrenthold, 31, at 5:53 p.m. Monday. (Rockport Pilot, TX)

    If it passes Coast Guard tests, Salem vessel Friendship will be able to sail with passengers  May 14, 2009
    The test marked an important milestone in the arduous United States Coast Guard certification process, which, if completed and passed, would allow Friendship to carry passengers. The three-masted, 171-foot replica of the historic merchant ship has been a fixture in Salem since 1998, when it arrived from Albany, N.Y., where it was built. (Boston Globe)

    PIER Systems Founder to Present at PRSA Pandemic Flu Communications Teleseminar  May 10, 2009
    Many Fortune 500 companies and top organizations including BP, Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Los Angeles Department of Water , Marathon Oil Corporation, NASA, University of Houston, USDA and all 9 districts of the United States Coast Guard, use the PIER System for internal and external communications with employees, the public, investors, the media and more. PIER's advanced technology and powerful content management tools provide business continuity, safety solutions and preparedness standards. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)

    2009 Military Spouse of the Year Named  May 9, 2009
    VIPs at the national MSOY award ceremony included current senior military spouses Mrs. Annette Conway, wife of General James Conway, USMC, Commandant of the Marine Corps; Mrs. Ellen Roughead, wife of Admiral Gary Roughead, USN, Chief of Naval Operations; Mrs. Suzie Schwartz, wife of General Norton Schwartz, USAF, Air Force Chief of Staff; Mrs. Pamela Allen, wife of Admiral Thad Allen, USCG, Commandant of the Coast Guard; Mrs. Beth Chiarelli, wife of General Peter Chiarelli, USA, Army Vice Chief... (PR Newswire)

    Haines teens die in canoe accident  May 9, 2009
    State Troopers, Skagway Police Department, Haines Volunteer Fire Department, Skagway Fire Department, Temsco Helicopters and the United States Coast Guard also responded. "As the information materialized that's when we kind of focused our search and found the two victims on the east side of Lutak Inlet," Racich said. (Juneau Empire)

    Obituaries for Wednesday, May 6, 2009 (967)  May 7, 2009
    He served in the United States Coast Guard and worked for Boeing. He is survived by sons Lawrence, Matthew and David; daughters Kelly and Maile; brother Pablo Maligro; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)

    Support merits an A+  May 5, 2009
    Once I respected the initials USCG, United States Coast Guard, the fourth armed service of the United States. They were the ones who manned the landing craft that took my father s brother to the beach at Normandy. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    The values of freedom and democracy  Apr 30, 2009
    The United States Coast Guard isn t above that. Piracy is piracy. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Windermere to promote safe boating  Apr 28, 2009
    John Holmes, an education officer with the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, recently talked to Windermere s Parks and Recreation Committee about boating safety and explained that all those under 21 who operate a boat with more than 10 HP are required to complete a safe boating course. Some of the committee members were surprised to learn about this state law. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)

    Photos: Drift River oil terminal  Apr 28, 2009
    Lt. Cmdr Edward Wieland / USCG. A dike protects Drift River Terminal storage tanks that still hold 2. (Anchorage Daily News)

    Victim, 21, shot and injured in Roxbury  Apr 19, 2009
    Police, assisted by the United States Coast Guard and the Provincetown harbormaster's office, arrested Stotter, 48, aboard the fishing boat Amanda Girl docked at Macmillan Pier, the release said. The injured man was taken to Cape Cod Hospital, where he was treated and released. (Boston Globe)

    Court security to be scaled back, Sheriff warns  Apr 17, 2009
    fossagrimmin wrote on Apr 15, 2009 9:30 PM:" Im independantly weatlty..my wealth was inherited...Ill do court security for free...I got lots of time on my hands..Im acually a really good shot.I practice alot cause I have no life..and I lift weights too..casue of my bordom..i could do the job easily.And I was in the USCG. and went to maritime law enforcement trainig..give me a chance..ill bring my own lunch too..and no bennies..I just want a shinny badge to wear, and the county buys my ammo..well... (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Lawrence Richard Strum  Apr 15, 2009
    He was a United States Coast Guard veteran and attended Wise Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Hayes Strum; his son, Ricky Strum and his wife, Sonya, of Roanoke Rapis; his stepdaughter, Joyce Thompson and her husband, Scott, of Boydton, Va. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Coweeman paddle device causes stir  Apr 14, 2009
    viper wrote on Apr 13, 2009 9:31 AM:" well I for think what he is doing is great he is being environment friendly other then removing the cable accross the river then tell everyone to go fly a kite , what makes more noise this paddle wheel or a drag boat with no exhaust and a drunk driver bellowing down the river , is he using something unfriendly to the environment NO he's not,and it seems that he is trying his best to go green . this is how people invent new systems by experimenting with... (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Dr. Marion Rathburn (2)  Apr 12, 2009
    One of 12 children, he graduated from high school in Miranda City after which Dr. Rathburn served in the United States Coast Guard during World War II.. He received his first degree from Texas Aersity before graduating from the University of Texas Dental School. (Boerne Star, TX)

    ORCAS returns after maintenance mission (2)  Apr 12, 2009
    World Photo by A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew buzzes by USCG ORCAS Tuesday afternoon as the ship's crew pulls the ship up to its dock in Coos Bay ... World Photo by A family awaits the docking of USCG Cutter ORCAS Tuesday afternoon at the Coast Guard dock in Coos Bay ... World Photo by Community members hoist U.S. flags overhead Tuesday afternoon as USCG Cutter ORCAS docks in Coos Bay. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)

    Kenneth M. Charters (22)  Apr 8, 2009
    He also participated in Future Farmers of America, and was honored with an appointment to the United States Coast Guard Academy, and was also nominated to West Point by Sen. Frank Church of Idaho. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)

    More of this story  Apr 7, 2009
    That event coincides with the Earth Day cleanup of the harbor area co-sponsored by the Surfrider Foundation and the NYC starting at 9 a.m. Joining the two headliners, the Sierra Club, the United States Coast Guard and the state s Division of Boating and Recreation will be lending assistance to the effort. In a release from the Surfrider Foundation, volunteers are asked to bring sunscreen, hat and water. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)

    Chevron suspends Inlet oil production  Apr 6, 2009
    Photo by Lt. Cmdr Edward Wieland / USCG The Drift River Terminal surrounded by a protective berm on Cook Inlet March 30, 2009. The Drift River terminal houses over six million gallons of oil. (Anchorage Daily News)

    Bourne Notes  Apr 3, 2009
    Fri Apr 03, 2009, 06:00 AM EDT. Maritime Lecture Series begins tonight The Bourne Historical Society opens its annual Maritime Lecture Series with a lecture and slide show on Boston Light by Keeper Sally Snowmen. (Upper Cape Codder, MA)

    Engagement Announcement: Wanda Lynn Asher and John Robert Westbrook  Apr 1, 2009
    He is with the United States Coast Guard. CLICK ON THESE LINKS. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)

    Detoured Whale Still Cruising San Diego Harbor  Apr 1, 2009
    A U.S. Coast Guard lieutenant saw the 30-foot cetacean surfacing about 150 yards offshore from the maritime agency's local headquarters about 10 this morning, USCG Petty Officer Jetta Disco said. "Diego" -- as he's been dubbed by fans -- was first spotted in the bay on March 10, cruising near Shelter Island. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)

    Swimmer Missing Off Galveston Beach  Mar 26, 2009
    GALVESTON, Texas -- The United States Coast Guard is searching for a swimmer who disappeared on Tuesday, KPRC Local 2 reported. The Galveston Beach Patrol was notified that a man, woman and child swam too far out off a Galveston beach near 52nd Street and struggled in the water. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Navy visit to Kalaheo School offers students another career choice  Mar 20, 2009
    Prince said the new boats are different from the older models in its keel where the newer boats use a four-foot cut with the result being the newer boats being able to negotiate swells better, comparing the target boats against the United States Coast Guard s rigid-hull craft. Students reveled in the ability to move the boat s steering system using the joystick control, doing radio checks with Gomez answering on their inquiries and even getting a close up look at some of the gear used by the... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)

    Maritime Strategy: Forum to be held at U.S. Coast Guard Academy  Mar 19, 2009
    - Surface Navy Association (SNA) members; active duty, reserve and retired military personnel; Navy League members; industry representatives, media and interest ed individuals are encouraged to attend SNA's First Annual Maritime Security Forum March 25, at the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn. This event will bring Navy, Coast Guard, Industry, Inter-agency and International stakeholders together to discuss the Cooperative Strategy for 21st Century Seapower and how it applies... (The Dolphin, CT)

    Port Lavaca Fire Department Captain Boyd Staloch demonstrates his dance moves after bowling a satisfying frame at Saturdays Guns and Hoses bowling tournament.  Mar 13, 2009
    Three teams from the Port Lavaca Fire Department, three teams from Calhoun County Sheriff s Office, three teams from Port Lavaca Police Department, two teams from the United States Coast Guard, four teams from Calhoun County Jail and one team from Calhoun County EMS participated in raising money for the Calhoun County Community Ministries Food Pantry. The tournament raised $1,070 for the food pantry. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    • SnowSports school offers mid-week classes  Mar 12, 2009
    This is an approved course through Idaho Parks and Recreation and the United States Coast Guard. Participants will receive a certificate upon completion. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    Myers remembered as a conservation hero  Mar 9, 2009
    Myers dreams also took him to the clouds, serving his country during World War II in the United States Coast Guard, Atlantic Coast Sub-Patrol division. Back on the ground, Myers was a lively member of the Gaylord community, active in the First United Methodist Church of Gaylord, which he attended with his second wife DeEtta Myers. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)

    Facing New Dangers, Coast Guard Does More With Less  Mar 6, 2009
    On a Handheld Device. SIGN UP FOR FREE NEWS ALERTS. (Newsmax)

    CFC recognizes outstanding contributing activities  Mar 5, 2009
    "In these economic times you want to hear about people helping others," said luncheon guest speaker RADM J. Scott Burhoe, Superintendent of the United States Coast Guard Academy. "The personnel that give to the CFC represent what is right in America." Chairman of the SUBASE CFC campaign, Cmdr. (The Dolphin, CT)

    Winners of 52nd Annual AVIATION WEEK Laureate Awards Announced  Mar 5, 2009
    USCG Cutter Monro Commanding Officer Capt. Craig Lloyd, rescue ship ... Overall Team Leader: Commander Michael Trimpert, Chief of Search & Rescue, USCG District 17. (PR Newswire)

    Capsized (4)  Mar 3, 2009
    ruserious wrote on Nov 10, 2008 10:48 AM:" They are lucky to be alive. PFD's are the law. One per person and easily accessable. Had they not been stuffed away they would of become flotsam or jetsam. USCG 85 % of a fatalities in boating accidents are from drowning. West Marine Pelican case $ 15.00 dollars store your cell phone and leave it accessable so it also can become flotsom / jetsam. And huge rule of thumb when you look around and your the only boat left head in. ". kurtnann wrote on Nov 9,... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)

    Obits: Anderson, Barnard, Jaspers, Heitmann, & Johnson  Feb 26, 2009
    She served in the United States Coast Guard during World War II. After the war, she attended business school in Minneapolis where she met her first husband, Gordon Kristensen. They were married in1947. (Marshall County Journal, SD)

    Drug Smugglers Slip Under the Radar  Feb 26, 2009
    The United States Coast Guard (USCG) estimates in excess of 65 fibreglass semi-submersibles, also known as Narco-Subs, are currently being put into operation from their clandestine shipyards in the jungles of north-western Columbia. Currently the preferred transport choice for drug smugglers and cartels, Narco-Subs operate in an area just below the waterline, with only part of their glass cockpits or snorkels visible from the surface. (Suite101.com)

    Lockwood appointed to national USCG Auxiliary Chiefs position  Feb 25, 2009
    Lockwood appointed to national USCG Auxiliary Chiefs position. Anne Lockwood. (Rockport Pilot, TX)

    Spotter prompts quick USCG rescue  Feb 24, 2009
    Tuesday, February 24, 2009. Coast Guard members launched a lifeboat and plucked the man from the water at about 2:15 p.m., after a guardsman spotted the capsizing from the Coos Bay lookout tower. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)

    In need of a chief, again (1919)  Feb 20, 2009
    Really wrote on Feb 18, 2009 8:12 PM:" The U.S. Coast Guard and the St. Joseph office of the FBI are pushing for the creation of a volunteer-based water rescue team.Is this true ? Do not see anybody quoted on this - just stated as fact. Can we get the FBI / USCG on the record about this ? I find this hard to believe - why in the world would the FBI be concerned about water rescue ? And can't the USCG / Berrien County Marine Division handle all water rescue ? There is quite a bit that is not... (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)

    Coast Guard commander remembered, respected by crew  Feb 19, 2009
    Crew members of the USCG Cutter Tahoma recount stories about their Commader, Keith Willis, who died suddenly aboard the cutter Sunday, Feb. 15. Crew from left include: Seaman Katharine Boyle, Electronics Technician 1st Class Jerame Flemming, Ensign Chris Hunt, Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Diego Gonzales, and Operation Specialist 1st Class Seth Caron. (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    Wear It! The 2009 Safe Boating Camp...  Feb 14, 2009
    National Safe Boating Week is an effort supported every year by the National Safe Boating Council and National Association of State Boating Law Administrators () in concert with the United States Coast Guard to made the public aware of safety issues related to recreational boating. Boating Safety is an Important Issue Across the Country. (Suite101.com)

    Large crowds, great weather warms 59th Perchville  Feb 11, 2009
    Temperatures were recorded in the high 40s, though the United States Coast Guard members wearing special dry suits and assisting jumpers while in the water said the water was 32 degrees ... Eric Seitter of Cadillac is a retired United States Coast Guard engineer. (Iosco County News Herald, MI)

    Reprints Desk Enhances Document Delivery Service with Web Services Capabilities and Delivery Engine Access for Corporate Libraries  Feb 10, 2009
    Capt Bill Crouch USCG Master yacht delivery professional. Featured. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)

    Market Forecaster for March 31  Apr 1, 2008
    The USCG said Monday that high-water conditions now exist on more than 180 miles of the Illinois River, as well as most of the middle-to-lower Mississippi River. Swift currents are present in these zones due to recent heavy rainfall, said the agency, while announcing that a safety zone had been established in the St. Louis harbor. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)

    Boaters benefit from upgrades  Mar 30, 2008
    USCG Acquisition Directorate. Need more help. (Florida Times-Union)

    Braving the sea  Mar 29, 2008
    USCG photo - Seamen from the Coast Guard Cutter Munro stand by to receive a crew member from the Alaska Ranger. When the mayday call from the crippled Alaska Ranger arrived at a remote Coast Guard station on St. Paul Island at 3 a.m., Petty Officer 2nd Class O Brien Hollow knew it wasn t a drill. (Helena Independent Record, MT)

    Search for Ranger crewman ends  Mar 26, 2008
    USCG: Alaska Ranger, this is Kodiak ... USCG: Roger, understand 47 persons onboard. (Anchorage Daily News)

    4 dead as fishing boat sinks  Mar 24, 2008
    USCG Photo FOR RELEASE. ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - A fishing boat sank off Alaska's Aleutian Islands on Sunday, leaving four crew members including the captain dead and another missing, the Coast Guard said. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)

    Earth Day Activities for Kids  Mar 23, 2008
    USCG Mil "The True Story of Inky the Whale" - The United States Coast Guard tells the true story of Inky, the female pygmy whale found stranded on the beach in 1993. Many people were involved in her rescue. (Suite101.com)

    USCG opens river for season  Mar 22, 2008
    Local Weather Conditions. Story created Mar 21, 2008 - 09:27:28 EDT.. (Sault Ste Marie Evening News, MI)

    Power Squadron does something new  Mar 21, 2008
    " Officers and bridge The 2008 officers and bridge of the Marco Squadron include commander Tippy Cavanagh; executive officer Lt. Cmdr. Gary Riss; educational officer Lt. Cmdr. Carl Thieme; assistant educational officer 1st Lt. Luther Hays; assistant administrative officer 1st Lt. James Ferry; secretary 1st Lt. Virginia Gibson; assistant secretary 1st Lt. Dorothy Harkness; treasurer Lt. Cmdr. Cynthia Braun and assistant treasurer 1st Lt. Elaine Kelly. Captain's notes There is a national movement... (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)

    Monumental concerns for World War II veterans  Mar 19, 2008
    KURT FREDRICKSON / USCG. Toshino Makino examines the monument's condition on Attu Island last July. (Anchorage Daily News)

    "Dock It and Lock It" set for March 19  Mar 15, 2008
    In additional to Cedar Bay, participating organizations include Collier County's Crime Prevention Section, Collier County's Marine Bureau, Marco Island Police Marine Unit, the USCG Auxiliary and Sea Tow. For more information, call Cedar Bay at 239-394-9533. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)

    Coast Guard HC-144A Ocean Sentry  Mar 15, 2008
    The New USCG Medium Range Surveillance Aircraft (MRS). The Coast Guard is adopting the HC-144A Ocean Sentry, a derivative of the well known CASA CN-235-300, to serve as its new medium range surveillance aircraft. (Suite101.com)

    Another class enters Stonington hall  Mar 9, 2008
    He attended the University of Connecticut and graduated from the United States Coast Guard Academy, where he played football and basketball for four years, serving as football captain for the 1931 season. He graduated from CGA in 1933 and had a distinguished career in the Coast Guard. (Westerly Sun, RI)

    Keep that high-speed boat safe and secure  Mar 7, 2008
    - Capt. Carl has held his USCG captain's license since 1994. If you have questions or would like to make suggestions for this column, contact Capt. Carl at marcocaptain@comcast. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)

    Jet-Skier Stranded In Lake Rescued  Mar 6, 2008
    GALVESTON, Texas -- A jet-skier got stranded in a lake, but the United States Coast Guard helped him get to dry land, KPRC Local 2 reported. A boater called the Coast Guard after spotting the man on Jones Lake near Texas City at about 5 p.m. Tuesday. (Click2Houston, TX)

    21 would-be ferry users arrested  Mar 6, 2008
    But one day, you couldn t get to the other side without going through the United States Coast Guard. With help from the Harris County Sheriff s Office, every person driving this way was forced to stop. (KHOU.com, TX)

    Veterans Ann Simonitsch USAF; Marie Mosley, USCG; Carol Wohlgemuth USN NC; Ann Losito USAF NC; Marjorie Dukatz, USMC; Helen Monnier USN; and Kathryn Williams, USN at the 11th Annual Women in Military Luncheon hosted by the Malibu Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution on Saturday. Photos by Nora Fleming / TMT  Mar 6, 2008
    Wednesday, March 05, 2008 Edition. " Due to gender restrictions, all but one of the female vets who attended the luncheon remained stateside during wartime (one served as a nurse during the Vietnam and Korean wars). Many joined and replaced men domestically so they would be free to fight overseas.Zuhr emotionally recalled one of her mother's flights in Georgia when the hydraulic system failed and she was forced to make an emergency landing that could have killed everyone aboard her plane. She... (Malibu Times, CA)

    Tanker William McLoon flounders off coast  Mar 5, 2008
    Progressive wrote on Mar 5, 2008 6:59 AM:" Thank goodness for the USCG, without them these guys would be goners. This time of year the water out there is some cold, and survival gear is only a temporary fix. Thank you Coast Guard. ". The opinions expressed in reader-posted comments are not necessarily the opinions of MaineCoastNOW.com, Courier Publications or its newspapers and staffs. (Courier Publications, ME)

    Manitowoc Awarded Additional Coast Guard Response Boat-Medium Vessels  Mar 1, 2008
    "Federal government projects are among the most demanding for any shipbuilder, and the addition of the RB-M boats to our existing backlog of work is an excellent endorsement of our capabilities. The RB-M program is a partnering arrangement between the USCG and industry, and successfully demonstrates the ability of the government and industry to partner together to build boats on schedule and on budget.". SOURCE The Manitowoc Company. (PR Newswire)

    Kayaking for the average person  Feb 29, 2008
    Then, take a compass and maybe a GPS." But the average people, like Sliwka and Kennedy, don't go exploring. They follow instructions, they follow the map and they come back to the beach at the end of a good day. Captain's notes A personal flotation device, also known as life preserver or life jacket, is required for every person aboard a recreational boat of any type, including canoes, kayaks, and personal watercraft. A person on water skis or kneeboard is considered on board the towing boat.... (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)

    Woodwinds champion brings quartet to Westerly Library  Feb 29, 2008
    The oboe family might be the poor relations of the orchestral clan, according to bassoonist Rebecca Noreen of Stonington, who retired recently from a long career with the distinguished United States Coast Guard Band in New London. That s why she formed the Laurel Double Reed Ensemble. (Westerly Sun, RI)

    Deadliest Catch Alaskan Storm Announced for Xbox 360 and PC  Feb 28, 2008
    In addition, Deadliest Catch Alaskan Storm is the first video game to feature United States Coast Guard vessels and helicopters ... Missions (Gamers experience the hard core Bering Sea life, including participation in United States Coast Guard search and rescue missions and ice flow navigation) ... 4,500 lines of recorded character dialogue United States Coast Guard Search and Rescues (First time in a video game). (IGN PC Games)

    Personnel Announcement  Feb 28, 2008
    She is a commissioned officer in the United States Coast Guard. She received her bachelor's degree from Texas Aersity and obtained a U.S. Merchant Mariner's License from Texas Maritime Academy. (White House News Releases)

    Parker, Ippel top women Academic All-Americans  Feb 27, 2008
    The third team includes DeCarol Davis of the United States Coast Guard Academy, Melanie Hageman of Concordia (Moorhead), Sheena Kuntzsch of Fort Hays State, Lindsey Maple of Central Missouri State and Justine Pagenhardt of Marietta. Also See. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)

    Avoiding Propeller Strike Injuries  Feb 27, 2008
    According to the United States Coast Guard (USCG), there were 12,746,126 registered in the States and Territories. Millions safely use these vessels for recreational boating activities each year without incident. (Suite101.com)

    JOHN MCKINNEY-MAYOR  Feb 26, 2008
    I am a graduate of Robert E Lee High School in Houston (1981) and received an Honorable Discharge from the United States Coast Guard in 1985. I graduated from Massey Business college, Spencer School of Real Estate and I also have many hours (junior level) at the University of New Mexico. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)

    MICHAEL WILLIAMS-DISTRICT 1  Feb 26, 2008
    A: As a retired law enforcement officer and prior Division Captain in the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, I have always supported public safety. As an elected official, I have worked hard to maintain and grow our professional police and fire departments. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)

    Man Found Floating On Body Board Rescued  Feb 24, 2008
    A small Navy boat picked up the man, after which USCG personnel aboard a 33-foot vessel was dispatched to take him back to shore, officials said. The man, whose name and condition were not released, was admitted to UCSD Medical Center for treatment of hypothermia. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)

    Leading The Way - Keeping Our Waterways Safe  Feb 21, 2008
    As United States Coast Guard Cutter Juniper (WLB 201) backs way from State Pier in New London on a chilly and foggy Friday morning Commanding Officer LCDR Rick Wester watches from his captains chair on the bridge as his crew navigates the 225 foot long vessel. The first in the class of ship that bears her name Juniper is the first cutter to utilize electronic charting, position keeping, and remote engineering monitoring and control. (The Dolphin, CT)

    RV Show Rolls Onto Long Island  Feb 21, 2008
    The symposium is supported by the United States Coast Guard and the Coast Guard Auxiliary, NYS Parks, the American Canoe Association, Sea Kayaking Skills and Adventures, Ltd., the North Atlantic Canoe and Kayak Club, the Appalachian Mountain Club, Sea Grant, and the American Red Cross. For further information, including how your organization can support this important program, contact Elizabeth O'Connor at 563-6654, or by email at sksa@optonline. (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)

    Union criticizes Menino on LNG preparedness  Feb 17, 2008
    "The City of Boston and its public safety agencies have worked closely with the United States Coast Guard, the lead agency in charge of port security, and other port stakeholders on the development of a comprehensive security and safety plan," Donald McGough, director of the mayor's office of emergency preparedness, said in a statement yesterday. The Coast Guard said the public was never endangered by the disabled tanker, the Catalunya Spirit. (Boston Globe)

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