CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – Officials at Coast Guard Air Station Corpus Christi were informed by the Corpus Christi Health Department Wednesday that a crewmember has tested positive for the H1N1 flu virus.
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Michigan Man Convicted of Sinking Boat
Bay City, Michigan – Wayne T. Duffiney, 57, of Cheboygan, Michigan was convicted by a federal jury in Bay City, Michigan on three of four charges stemming from his conduct on May 14 through 15, 2007, United States Attorney Terrence Berg announced today.
Coast Guard to honor employee of 42 years
YORKTOWN, Va. – The Coast Guard is scheduled to honor a civilian employee retiring after 42-years of service to the Coast Guard Friday at Training Center Yorktown, Va.
Coast Guard kicks off safe boating campaign
SAVANNAH, Ga. – Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary and other local units will be on River Street in Savannah Saturday to promote safe boating activities and give a search and rescue demonstration.
Meetings continue to discuss security of liquified natural gas
WOODS HOLE, Mass. – Coast Guard representatives met Tuesday in Fall River, Mass., as they hosted the first of two security-focused work group meetings with partner agencies and local security experts.
Coast Guard Cutter Forward to return following a successful two-month patrol
PORTSMOUTH, Va. – The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Forward, a 270-foot medium endurance cutter, is scheduled to return home to Portsmouth today after a 56-day patrol to the Caribbean Sea.
Coast Guard ceremony to recognize the anniversary of heroic rescue attempt
Duluth, Minn – April 30, 1967, is a day many Minnesota residents refer to as “Black Sunday.” A storm passed through the area causing waves as high as 20 feet on Lake Superior, with winds gusting up to 45 mph across the 36-degree water.
The Coast Guard rescue team of Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Edgar A. [...]