Coast Guard Magazine articles from September 2005

Coast Guard Magazine archives from September 2005

Heroes: the world's best Coast Guard BM1 John Cullen, USCG.
September 1, 2005... John Cullen as a Seaman 2nd Class was awarded the Legion of Merit for discovering and reporting the first landing of German saboteurs on the United States' coast June 13, 1942. Cullen was the first American who actually came in contact with...

On patrol.(UP FRONT)
September 1, 2005... Members of the Coast Guard's Maritime Safety and Security Team 91105 on patrol near a tall ship in the San Francisco Bay, during the Sail San Francisco 2005 maritime festival. PHOTO BY PA1 ALAN HARAF, 11TH DIST.

Damage report.(UP FRONT)
September 1, 2005... A Coast Guard HH-65 Dolphin helicopter from Air Station New Orleans conducts a Hurricane Dennis damage-assessment overflight near Destin, Fla., July 12. PHOTO BY PAC VERONICA BANDROWSKY, 8TH DIST.

Voyage terminated.(News Beat)
September 1, 2005... PORTSMOUTH, N.H. Aug. 8 -- The CGC Jefferson Island terminated the voyage of a 23-foot Bayliner fishing vessel 14 miles east of Portsmouth for several safety violations today. Crewmembers aboard the CGC Jefferson Island, a 110-foot patrol...

Rescuing sunny boy.(News Beat)
September 1, 2005... CAPE MAY, N.J., Aug. 3 -- Coast Guard units escorted a 33-foot fishing boat that was taking on water to a safe mooring here today. Sector Field Office Atlantic City received a radio call at 1:45 p.m., from the Sunny Boy announcing, "Mayday,...

Man in life raft.(News Beat)
September 1, 2005... ST. GEORGE, Fla., Aug. 7 -- The Coast Guard and a good Samaritan rescued Clay Bailey, after the 38-foot boat he was on sank about 20 miles south of here today. The Coast Guard received a signal from an electronic position indicating radio...

Boat hits breakwall.(News Beat)
September 1, 2005... CLEVELAND, Aug. 2 -- Station Cleveland Harbor responded to a boat crash at the west breakwall here Aug. 2. A 42-foot power boat with six people aboard hit the wall at a high rate of speed, coming completely out of the water. Five of...

Rescue from fishing.(News Beat)
September 1, 2005... GRAYS HARBOR. Wash., Aug. 6 -- The Coast Guard medevaced a 55 year-old man from a 48-foot charter fishing vessel near here, today. The master of the charter fishing vessel Playboy Too reported a passenger suffering from extreme sea sickness...

CGC Jarvis RTB.(News Beat)
September 1, 2005... HONOLULU, Aug. 1 -- The CGC Jarvis returned home today after a three-month patrol that opened new cooperative international efforts between the United States and other nations of the North Pacific heads of coast guard agencies. The...

Admiral's pitch.(News Beat)
September 1, 2005... BOSTON, August 4 -- In honor of Coast Guard Day, First District Commander, Rear Adm. David Pekoske throws out the first pitch at the Boston Red Sox game at Fenway park. A Coast Guard honor guard was also in attendance to present the nation's...

Nature's force.(News Beat)
September 1, 2005... Elizabeth City, N.C., July 29 -- A funnel cloud forms north of a C-130J at Coast Guard Support Center, Elizabeth City. during a summer storm that blew through the area. The support center is responsible for the integration of the new C-130J's...

Long shot.(News Beat)
September 1, 2005... NEWPORT, R.I. Aug. 8 -- Crewmembers from the Aids to Navigation Team, Bristol, R.I. took part today in an Aids to Navigation rodeo held at Pier 2 at the Newport Navy Base. MK1 John Perez and MK3 Jeremy Menec show team work as they haul massive...

Buoy tender gets makeover.(News Features)
September 1, 2005... A 175-foot buoy tender based in San Pedro, Calif., was fitted with an upgrade to its weapons, and the crew was given training on the new guns. The upgrade is deemed a prototype for further enhancing the Coast Guard's homeland security...

National award goes to 7th District Coast Guardsmen.(News Features)
September 1, 2005... The Coast Guard recently selected two members from the 7th District as Health Services Technicians of the Year 2004 for their devotion to duty and exceptional performance. HS2 Herman Clincy, stationed at Sector St. Petersburg, Fla.,...

Cruise ship center of excellence.
September 1, 2005... With the tropical climate, white sand beaches, busy shopping districts and proximity to the beaches of the Caribbean, one expects Miami to draw the crowds from many communities. Miami to draw the crowds from many communities. Miami is the mecca...

Deepwater implementation plan revised: $24 billion, 25-year effort now planned.
September 1, 2005... Testifying before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on homeland security in late July, Adm. Thomas H. Collins, the commandant of the Coast Guard, released new details on a single Deepwater post-9/11 implementation plan now projected to...

Practicing Auxiliary medicine.(Cover Story)
September 1, 2005... Everyday the Coast Guard Auxiliary assists the active duty Coast Guard in many capacities. Whether flying patrols, giving safety inspections or teaching boating safety classes, the Auxiliary is an essential part of the Coast Guard. The...

Coast Guard Art Program: Coast Guard artists capture service's history.
September 1, 2005... Plenty of Coast Guard helicopter crews are justifiably proud of the lives they have saved, but how many have had their rescues captured in art and rhyme in a children's book, or showcased in Coast Guard art exhibits that travel around the...

Act well thy part.
September 1, 2005... Practically overnight in late June, ISC San Pedro was turned into a back lot studio. The back parking lot resembled a trailer city for actors, producers and equipment needed for filming. An extensive production crew spent two days filming...

Armed Forces Vacation Club expands to nightly rental program.(Small stuff)
September 1, 2005... As authorized Coast Guard MWR patrons, you and your family members are eligible for the benefits of the Armed Forces Vacation Club. AFVC has now expanded the service to offer nightly rental opportunities. In efforts to enhance the AFVC...

Disabled Veterans Assistance Line.(Small stuff)
September 1, 2005... The Department of Navy, as a lead agency in the hiring of veterans, continues to provide them support with the establishment of a Disabled Veterans Assistance Line (1-800-378-4559). A dedicated staff will provide employment advice and referrals...

Coast Guard Academy graduates wanted.(Small stuff)
September 1, 2005... This fall there are two Congressional events in the Virginia and West Virginia area to introduce the various Service academies to interested students. Service representatives will be provided all material, including a 10 minute...

Greetings from Air Station San Francisco.
September 1, 2005... Air Station San Francisco is among the most unique duty stations in the Coast Guard. Completed on Feb. 15, 1941, the station has a special place in Coast Guard history as one of the first air stations on the west coast. During World War II, Air...

Sunset colors.
September 1, 2005... As the last sliver of sunlight gently dips below the horizon, Fireman Michael Caparelli stands waiting for the call to lower the colors aboard the CGC Campbell in Portsmouth, N.H., July 19. The Campbell's crew had returned to their homeport...