Cleveland chiefs chop and lop invasive crops
Friday, May 11, 2012
A dozen Coast Guard chief petty officers from the Cleveland Area Chiefs Mess gave up a couple hours of their day on May 10 to clear invasive plant species from an area of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Brecksville, Ohio. Although they only cleared one area of the 33,000-acre plant and wildlife refuge, they [...]
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From the field: Earth Day cleanup near Ashtabula, Ohio
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Story and photos by BM2 William Campbell, Coast Guard Station Ashtabula, Ohio: In honor of Earth Day, personnel from Coast Guard Station Ashtabula, Ohio, Coast Guard Auxiliary Division 5, Cub Scout Pack 71, and portions of local Boy Scout troops worked collectively in an effort to clean up Lake Shore Park, Walnut Beach, and Bridge [...]
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From the field: Marine Safety Unit Chicago hosts 2nd annual meeting for operators of uninspected passenger vessels
Monday, April 2, 2012
Guest post by Lt. Leslie Downing, MSU Chicago: Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Chicago joined forces with local Coast Guard Auxiliary, Illinois Department of Natural Resources and Chicago Marine Police to host a public safety meeting for operators of uninspected passenger vessels, Saturday. The goal of the meeting was to increase education and compliance of [...]
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A day in the life of the commandant (in Cleveland)
Monday, April 2, 2012
Coast Guardsmen in Cleveland had a rare opportunity Thursday to meet their leader, Adm. Robert Papp, the 24th commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard.
Papp came to Cleveland to attend a friend’s retirement ceremony and used the opportunity to meet with shipmates, industry partners and the media, and to see several ongoing projects.
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Canadian and US Ambassadors Talk Partnerships on Shared Border
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
As a shared waterway system, the Great Lakes require bi-national cooperation to ensure the safety and security of the region, as well as citizens and visitors from both the U.S. and Canada. Recently, Case Western Reserve University’s School of Law hosted diplomats from both sides of the border at the Canada/U.S. Law Institute 2012 Conference. [...]
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Coast Guard Chiefs Hand-Deliver Flags Flown Over Deployed Coast Guard Cutter to VA medical center
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Within military branches, senior enlisted members are relied on to be the authority on many things: each individual’s technical trade; personnel and administrative matters; customs and protocol, etc. When someone is looking for answers or the solution to a complicated problem, a common phrase to help guide them is “Ask the Chief.” Well, when the [...]
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Maintenance Augmentation Team Provides Exemplary Support to the Fleet … and to their Community
Friday, March 16, 2012
Photos by Senior Chief Petty Officer Dave Mooney, supervisor, Coast Guard Maintenance Augmentation Team Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Coast Guard units must work together to overcome ever-expanding operational requirements aboard an aging fleet of cutters. To take some of the burden off of cutter crews that face unexpected problems, the Coast Guard has — through [...]
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Canoecopia is big success for Coast Guard Auxiliary
Friday, March 16, 2012
Members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary didn’t shy away from the thousands of paddlesport enthusiasts who showed up in Madison, Wis., March 9-11, 2012, for the world’s largest expo for canoes, kayaks, paddling and camping gear. Canoecopia – an annual event where attendees can test and buy equipment, watch instructional demos, witness presentations by experts in the industry, and socialize with other paddling enthusiasts – draws in about 25,000 visitors each year, making it an ideal time to share life-saving safety tips with both novice and experienced paddlers.
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Coasties in the classroom: MSD Massena’s partnership with local schools
Friday, March 9, 2012
The Coast Guard is dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities and career awareness for our nation’s youth through direct participation in educational programs. Crewmembers of Marine Safety Detachment Massena, N.Y., promote excellence in education by working with local schools and providing students and teachers with a basic overview of Coast Guard missions, while also focusing on discussion [...]
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From the field: Boy Scouts tour Station Rochester, N.Y.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Guest post by Lt. Tom Pequignot, Coast Guard Sector Buffalo, N.Y.: The crew of U.S. Coast Guard Station Rochester, N.Y., hosted a group of Boy Scouts from Pack 203 on Saturday. The group of eight Boy Scouts and their parents were given a tour of the small boat station that included an overview of life [...]
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