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
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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)
