Coast Guard cutters to arrive in Portland, Ore., for Rosefest
PORTLAND, Ore. – Five Coast Guard cutters and a motor life boat are scheduled to arrive in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, June 2, in celebration of Rosefest.
Coast Guard Cutter Alert holds change-of-command – Outgoing CO made Honorary Chief Petty Officer
ASTORIA, Ore. — Cmdr. Matthew Creelman was relieved by Cmdr. Brad Mynatt as the commanding officer (CO) of the Coast Guard Cutter Alert in a joint change-of-command and retirement ceremony held Friday, June 19, 2009, outside of the Columbia River Maritime Museum here.
Coast Guard Cutter Alert returns home to Astoria today
SEATTLE – The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Alert will return to their homeport in Astoria, Ore., Thursday at 9:30 a.m.
While on a routine patrol in the Eastern Pacific, the crew of the Alert successfully interdicted a Self-Propelled Semi-Submersible vessel (SPSS) laden with approximately 5,000 kg. of cocaine.
12 smugglers apprehended from three semi-submersible vessels in Eastern Pacific
ALAMEDA, Calif – A dozen suspected drug smugglers were apprehended between New Years Eve and January 8 by the U. S. Coast Guard in the Eastern Pacific Ocean following the interception of three semi-submersible drug trafficking vessels by U.S. Navy and Coast Guard ships on routine patrol in the region. The suspects will be turned over to the U.S. Dept. of Justice.
Coast Guard Cutter Alert recognized for community service
SEATTLE — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Alert, based in Astoria, Ore., received two prestigious awards for dedication to the local community Oct. 28.
