U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Richard Snyder

01/22/2026

Check this out: CGC RICHARD SNYDER is staying ready to answer the call. 💪⚓ The crew underwent training to don and doff our newly issued Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBAs), sharpening the skills that keep our crew safe and mission-ready in hazardous environments. 🔥

SCBA training is critical because Coast Guard crews often operate in dangerous conditions such as fires, smoke-filled compartments, fuel vapors, or other contaminated atmospheres. Knowing how to quickly and correctly don and doff SCBAs can mean the difference between life and death during emergencies like onboard fires or rescue operations. This training ensures crews can protect themselves, maintain operational capability, and continue carrying out Coast Guard missions safely and effectively.

01/21/2026

Check this out: The crew of CGC RICHARD SNYDER conducted Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) training, ensuring readiness to respond to some of the most complex and high-risk threats in the maritime environment. 🚨 🚨 🚨
This training is critical to the Coast Guard’s mission of protecting lives, ports, and waterways. By maintaining proficiency in CBRN response, our crew is prepared to identify hazards, protect themselves and others, and take swift action to safeguard the public and the maritime domain.

01/20/2026

Check this out: CGC RICHARD SNYDER had a lot to celebrate recently! 🎉
We proudly recognized ET2 as Sailor of the Quarter, celebrated our BM2 advancing to BM1 with family onboard for the ceremony, and wished fair winds and following seas to another BM1 as they depart to begin their journey through OCS.
We also commend the outstanding work of BM2, GM2, and DC2 for their professionalism and excellence while conducting fisheries enforcement boatings.
Bravo Zulu to all! 👏⚓

12/22/2025

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the crew of CGC RICHARD SNYDER!!🎄⭐️🎁

12/09/2025

Check this out: On the last patrol of the CGC RICHARD SNYDER, a NOAA Agent joined the crew to carry out boardings and oversee fisheries management during Tuna season. This collaboration ensures adherence to fishing regulations, promotes sustainable practices, and protects marine ecosystems. 🐟🎣

12/08/2025

Check this out: Practices makes perfect! CGC RICHARD SNYDER did some training to familiarize the crew to conduct live fire and run through standard procedures for a gunnery exercise. 💥

12/08/2025

Check this out: Last week we celebrated ENS to LTJG‼️ Congratulations on the promotion and thank you for all your hard work!!

11/17/2025

09/25/2025

Check this out: The crew of the CGC Richard Snyder recently completed the Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) course, gaining proficiency in critical field casualty care. Their training covered a wide array of life-saving techniques, from applying tourniquets and managing gunshot wounds to clearing obstructed airways and treating hypothermia. This knowledge is vital, ensuring they can provide immediate and effective medical support in emergency situations to save lives.

09/23/2025

Check this out: CGC Richard Snyder onloaded 42 Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) students and instructors to conduct Survival and Escape Resistance and Evasion (SERE) training offshore Cape Lookout. Air Station Elizabeth City provided an MH-60T to practice personnel transfers and sea recoveries with Ft Macon’s 47ft MLB. This joint training allowed for SERE trainees to gain real-world maritime survival and recovery experience while working with different branches of the military.

09/02/2025

CCCNLUS President Mike Markham presents council's Sailor of Quarter award to EM3 Dylan Clegg aboard USCGC Richard Snyder.
Bravo Zulu

08/27/2025

Check this out: This month CS3 advanced to CS2! Congratulations CS2 👏 BZ! The advancement ceremony was held with many friends and family on CGC Richard Snyder. Thank you for everything that you do, well earned shipmate!