New leader takes helm at Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team Boston
BOSTON — The crew of Maritime Safety and Security Team Boston conducted a change of command ceremony Friday at Faneuil Hall.
During the proceedings, Lt. Cmdr. Anna M. Hart relieved Lt. Cmdr. John P. Kousch as the commanding officer.
Kousch took command of the unit on Feb. 11, 2013, and was responsible for 62 active-duty personnel and six 25-foot response boats in conducting global maritime security...
Coast Guard stands watch during State of Union address
Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team members patrol the waters of the Potomac River in support of the State of the Union address . (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Lisa Ferdinando)
By Petty Officer 3rd Class Lisa Ferdinando
As President Barack Obama spoke to the nation Tuesday during his State of the Union address, Coast Guardsmen joined state and federal agencies to stand...
Coast Guard assists kayaker in distress
BOSTON — A Coast Guard crew assisted a kayaker in distress, Thursday, near Deer Island, Mass.
The kayaker issued a Mayday call using his hand-held VHF-FM radio at approximately 11:28 a.m., after his kayak flipped over and he became exhausted about a quarter-mile off Deer Island.
A Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team from Boston was conducting training in the area and arrived on scene at...
