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Posts on ‘August 27th, 2009’

Boston cutter crew returns from patrol, prepares for Tropical Storm Danny

BOSTON– The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Escanaba returned to their homeport of Boston today after a 47-day patrol of the northern Atlantic Ocean.

Integrated Support Command Kodiak Fire Department claims two top Coast Guard awards

KODIAK, Alaska – Personnel from Coast Guard Integrated Support Command (ISC) Kodiak’s Fire Department will accept the awards for 2009 Coast Guard Fire Department of the Year and the Civilian Firefighter of the Year Award at a banquet Friday during the Annual Department of Defense Fire and Emergency Training Services Conference in Dallas.

New Coast Guard Recruiting Commercials – Born Ready

The Coast Guard rolled out its new recruiting commercials today.  There are two commercials, one focused on women, one focused on men.  The new recruiting slogan “Born Ready”

Coast Guard urges paddlers to secure their property before Tropical Storm Danny arrives

BOSTON —The Coast Guard is advising paddle and small craft owners to secure their vessels and gear this weekend as Tropical Storm Danny makes its way up the Atlantic Coast.

Coast Guard urges caution as Tropical Storm Danny approaches

BOSTON – With Tropical Storm Danny expected to pass along the Atlantic coast this weekend, the Coast Guard is stressing the importance of safety for boaters and swimmers during the hurricane season.

Coast Guard commissions Training Team East

PORTSMOUTH, Va – Lt. Cmdr. Alain V. Balmaceda assumed command of the Coast Guard Training Team East Aug. 13 at the Coast Guard’s Intergrated Support Command here.

Coast Guard continues search for three overdue boaters in Gulf of Mexico

HOUSTON – The Coast Guard is continuing its search for three overdue boaters in the Gulf of Mexico, Thursday.