BOSTON – The Coast Guard rescued three teenagers today after they drifted from their boat near Barnstable, Mass.
The two girls and one boy jumped from their boat to swim, but then got caught in a current. One of the girl’s father, the operator of the boat, jumped in after them with lifejackets when he realized [...]
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Coast Guard pulls three teenagers from water – includes video
Homer Harbormaster Rescues Two After Proper Flare Use
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Homer Harbormaster rescued two people today after they successfully fired distress flares from the water 300-yards off the Homer Spit.
Campers on the beach spotted the flares and called Alaska State Troopers who in turn forwarded the report to the Coast Guard. The campers and State Troopers stated they could hear the [...]
Coast Guard, Tanker Assist Sailing Vessel Taking on Water
ALAMEDA, Calif. — The Coast Guard assisted with the rescue of a person onboard a 45-foot sailing vessel approximately 128 nautical miles southwest of San Francisco.
At approximately 9:40 a.m. on Wednesday, Coast Guard Sector San Francisco received notification from the tank vessel, SR Long Beach that the Sailing Vessel Serena, en route from Honolulu to [...]
Coast Guard gets heart healthy by removing artificial trans fats from menus
by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kip Wadlow)
PORTSMOUTH, Va. – The Coast Guard’s focus on increased heart health will begin Monday, Sept. 1, as the service stops the use of artificial trans fats, also known as partially hydrogenated oils in its dining facilities.
“(In order) to protect the long term health and operational readiness of our work [...]
Coast Guard Cutter Dallas Delivers Aid to Georgia
By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON – The Coast Guard Cutter Dallas has finished off-loading humanitarian relief supplies in the Georgian city of Batumi and has left port, a Defense Department official said here today.
Since Russia invaded Georgia on Aug. 9, all of the U.S. aid that has gone to the nation has been humanitarian [...]
Coast Guard Emphasizes Boating Safety this Holiday Weekend
PORTSMOUTH, Va.- With one of the busiest recreational boating weekends on the horizon, the Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, U.S. Power Squadrons and boating agencies from New Jersey to North Carolina are working together to remind boaters that following basic safety precautions can ensure a safe, enjoyable Labor Day weekend on the water.
“If we could [...]