JUNEAU, Alaska — A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk rescue helicopter from Air Station Sitka, conducts a medical evacuation of an injured hiker 35 miles southeast of Juneau at 3:51 Thursday, July 2, 2009.
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Coast Guard Auxiliary Emphasizes Boating Safety for July 4 Weekend
WASHINGTON – As thousands of boaters celebrate the nation’s birthday on the water, the Coast Guard emphasizes that the waterways will be even more dangerous and more difficult to navigate than usual.
Coast Guard responds to sinking vessel in La Push, Wash.
SEATTLE – The Coast Guard responded to a sinking fishing vessel in the Quileute Marina in La Push, Wash., Thursday.
Coast Guard responds to capsized vessel in Neah Bay, Wash.
SEATTLE – The Coast Guard responded to a report of a sunken fishing vessel at the Makah Marina in Neah Bay, Wash., Wednesday night.
New Commander will lead Eleventh Coast Guard District following change of command ceremony
ALAMEDA, Calif. — The Eleventh Coast Guard District changed leadership today during a change of command ceremony at Coast Guard Island.
Rear Adm. Joseph Castillo has assumed command of the district from Rear Adm. Paul F. Zukunft.
Coast Guard approves cruise ship Oceanic departure from New York
NEW YORK – The Coast Guard has approved the departure of the cruise ship Oceanic from the port of New York after it was detained here June 27, 2009 for a small crack in the hull and other safety discrepancies.
Coast Guard Cutter Kodiak Island holds change of command ceremony
KEY WEST, Fla. — Coast Guard Sector Key West conducted a change of command ceremony Thursday at 11 a.m. for the Coast Guard Cutter Kodiak Island, homeported in Key West.