Leader, Teacher, Coastie
“Plans are nothing; planning is everything.” What Dwight D. Eisenhower meant by these simple words is that plans are only as good as the planning that goes into them. The future can be an intimidating thing to think about, especially when you’re a young man or woman coming out of high school. How do you begin prepare yourself for a new environment and responsibilities? One day a week, each semester, each school year for the past … Read entire article »
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Coast Guard crews gear up for Rose Fest Fleet Week
By Petty Officer Shawn Eggert Two Coast Guard 25-foot response boat crews met under the damp, gray sky of Portland, Ore., Friday. Their mission: to enforce a security zone around a small vessel carrying a couple of old guys. Their weapons: some fast boats, empty rifles and a few rubber shotguns. After a week of Response Boat Tactics, Techniques and Procedures training, all the pieces were in place for a final showdown … Read entire article »
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For one Coast Guardsman, it was a 12-year journey home
by Lt. Stephanie Young Located 430 miles south of Guam in the Western Pacific Ocean, is a small, coral atoll made up of 22 islands called Woleai. Part of the Federated States of Micronesia, the atoll’s inhabitants are isolated from the rest of the world with their only means of communication being a VHF radio. Woleai is a unique place in the world; everything on the atoll is communal and there are different clans, each with their … Read entire article »
Pamlico – Enduring the elements to keep you safe
If you look at a map of U.S. Coast Guard sectors and boat stations scattered across the U.S., you will notice that the Coast Guard is present almost anywhere there is a waterway, or close enough in proximity to be ready when called up in time of need. True to their service motto, Coast Guardsmen are always prepared to respond, no matter the case, no matter the condition. The entire Coast Guard consists of approximately 41,000 … Read entire article »
Found: a leader within
What does it mean to be a leader? Does it mean to instruct people? Does it mean to build a team? Does it mean to never give up on your goals? Does it mean to make everyone around you better? What makes a good leader may be hard to define, but one thing is clear – you know it when you see it. The United States Coast Guard has a proud tradition of leadership and is always … Read entire article »
Memorial service scheduled for fallen shipmates
KODIAK, Alaska — Coast Guard Base Kodiak is hosting a memorial service for two fallen Coast Guardsmen from Communication Station Kodiak Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Hangar Three at Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak. Petty Officer 1st Class James Hopkins and Chief Petty Officer Richard Belisle (USCG-Ret) died Thursday as the result of a shooting. The FBI, Coast Guard, and Alaska State Troopers are working closely to investigate the incident. “Words cannot express how thankful we are … Read entire article »
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