“Mothball Fleet” helps with disaster response training, fuel conservation

ALAMEDA, Calif. — The Novato-based Coast Guard Pacific Strike Team, a national-level contingency response organization, lead fuel-transfer operations at the Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet in Benicia, Calif., Wednesday as part of fuel conservation efforts and hands-on training for disaster response. Thirty-two members of the team worked all week starting Feb. 6 and wrapped up Friday to prep, set-up and...