Chicago Welcomes Home the Heroes
“The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive the veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation.” [...]
Great Lakes Shipmate of the Week: Petty Officer 1st Class Ann Marie Borkowski, MSU Chicago
Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Ann Marie Borkowski, native to Burlington, N.J., is a Marine Science Technician currently station at Marine Safety Unit Chicago, in Willowbrook, Ill., as the Response Division supervisor. Reporting to MSU Chicago, July 2011, Borkowski [...]
Great Lakes Coast Guardsmen celebrate Memorial Day
With contributions from Lt. j.g. Brian Dykens, Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan. As members of one of the five Armed Services, Coast Guardsmen take pride in participating in Memorial Day celebrations, honoring those who have served the United States as [...]
From the field: Coast Guard, other agencies join forces during 2012 NATO Summit
Post written by Lt. j.g. Brian Dykens, maritime security public information officer, 2012 NATO Summit: Coast Guard units from around the country are partnering with other federal, state and local agencies on Chicago waterways to protect NATO Summit participants and [...]
From the field: Marine Safety Unit Chicago hosts 2nd annual meeting for operators of uninspected passenger vessels
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 [...]
District commander promotes boating safety in Chicago
Last week, as part of National Safe Boating Week, an annual observance sponsored by the National Safe Boating Council and endorsed by the Coast Guard, Rear Adm. Michael Parks, commander of the Ninth Coast Guard District, traveled to Chicago to [...]
Guest post: For those who came before us…
>Today’s post is from PA2 Bill Colclough of the Ninth District Public Affairs staff and Lt. j.g. Jerrold Federer of Marine Safety Unit Chicago. Here’s their story about taking the time to recognize one of the many who make up [...]
From the field: A Memorial Day to remember
>Memorial Day is viewed by many as the traditional start of summer. People have long awaited the holiday weekend as a chance to get out and enjoy the weather and spend time with family. But the real purpose for this [...]
