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Posts on ‘November 7th, 2008’

Vets, Troops Not in Uniform Now Can Salute Flag

WASHINGTON – A change to federal law allows U.S. veterans and military personnel not in uniform to render the military-style hand salute during the playing of the national anthem.

Multi-agency response to fuel spill concludes

CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Coast Guard, South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, and the North Charleston Fire Department concluded their clean-up efforts of the fuel tanker truck spill on Virginia Avenue in North Charleston Friday morning.

Boaters safe after near miss with 940 foot container ship

CHARLESTON, S.C. – Three people are safe after their 17-foot recreational boat almost collided with the motor vessel Sealand Atlantic Friday at 10 a.m. on the Wando River.

New York Air National Guard Unit Engaged in Search Near Bermuda

WEST HAMPTON BEACH . NY – The New York Air National Guard’s 106th Rescue Wing is assisting in the search for four missing fishermen in the Atlantic, approximately 1,000 miles east of Bermuda.

Armed Services Members Receive Elite Treatment With Choice Privileges

Just in time for veteran’s day, go for gold! Choice Hotels International, Inc. announces a new permanent Armed Services Program as part of its Choice Privileges rewards program.

Integrated Support Command Kodiak Engineer Named Engineer of the Year

Washington – Coast Guard RADM T.P. Ostebo, Assistant Commandant for Engineering and Logistics announced today that Laura W. Kelly of the Coast Guard’s Integrated Support Command (ISC) in Kodiak, Alaska is the winner of the 2009 Coast Guard Engineer of the year award.

Coast Guard’s Annual Southeast Alaska Blanket, Coat and Toy Drive Begins

JUNEAU, Alaska – The Coast Guard Cutter Liberty’s annual Blanket, Coat and New Toy Drive for Southeast Alaska is set to begin Tuesday.