U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Key Largo

06/10/2023

04/07/2023

The Boston Recruiting Office, in conjunction with Sector and Base Boston, is hosting a Recruiting Open House on Saturday, 29APR at Base Boston from 0900-1400. The event is intended to demonstrate to local high school students what the Coast Guard does and to get them interested in joining our Service. Featured events include cutter tours, an Air Station Cape Cod demonstration, and a demonstration by the CG Honor Guard Silent Drill Team. Local units and tenants will also have static displays and personnel available to talk about their own careers and specialties.



We are requesting your help in spreading the word throughout your own communities and personal networks. We are also seeking volunteers to help ensure the event goes smoothly including setup/teardown, crowd control, and general interaction with the public. Any Base personnel interested in helping out can contact ITC Ngo ([email protected]) or LT Foster ([email protected]) for more information.



This is a great opportunity to engage with prospective recruits and show them what we do!

03/24/2023

BM1 Hart, First Lieutenant on Key Largo, received a CG Achievement Medal and the "for planning purposes" chart from outside the CO'S Cabin for his dedication to hull preservation and training for the ship. His efforts ensured continued success on the 34 year old asset and directly impacted 25 qualifications.

His positive attitude was a welcomed addition last transfer season. Best of luck in your new role as a Chief Petty Officer onboard CGC Richard Snyder!

03/21/2023

Petty Officer Bissonnette was awarded the Commandant's Letter of Commendation for his efforts post transfer from Key Largo.

After transferring to Sector Boston, MK2 Bissonnette returned to Key Largo on temporary orders to help augment the Inport OOD rotation and assist Key Largo's engineers with maintenance and casualty control.

During decommissioning efforts MK2 drove down to the CG Yard to help the crew, and was lauded by the Cutter Transition Fivision for his non-stop efforts.

A crew favorite, MK2 demonstrated why he is a Key Largo shipmate for life!

03/17/2023

Attention to award!

EM1 Colucci was awarded the Coast Guard Achievement Medal for his dedication to the engineering department during his time on Key Largo.

EM1 qualified as an Inport OOD, Underway EOW, and davit Operator.

EM1 helped troubleshoot a number of casualties and acted as the assistant EPO.

Bravo Zulu, good luck at Base Boston!

03/16/2023

Forgot to post yesterday... back at it. CS2 Lansberry was awarded the Coast Guard Achievement Medal for his spectacular work as Key Largo's Independent Duty Food Service Officer.

CS2 also qualified as an Inport OOD, and Davit Operator while assigned.

He makes a mean dish if you ever get the opportunity to try them .

Bravo Zulu good luck on the CGC HUDSON.

03/14/2023

MK3 Hawkins was recently awarded the Coast Guard Achievement Medal for his tremendous efforts during his time onboard Key Largo.

MK3 certified as an underway Engineer of the Watch, Inport Security Watchstander, Davit Operator, Boat Deck in Charge, and Deck in Charge.

MK3 will be heading to MAT Boston this transfer season.

03/13/2023

As we say goodbye to Key Largo's crewmembers, each day we will highlight recent accomplishments by our final crew.

Highlighted here is SN Labatt. SN Labatt is our lead seaman and certified as a Boarding team member, Quartermaster of the Watch, and Inport Security Watchstander. SN Labatt received the Commandant's Letter of Commendation for his hard work.

SN Labatt is on the Maritime Enforcement Specialist (ME) A School list.

02/28/2023

Congratulations to our Operations Petty Officer, BM1 Boggeln on reaching 20 years of honorable service.

The crew held a small ceremony to mark the occasion and his family was able to join to celebration. He was awarded the Coast Guard Commendation Medal for his hard work while assigned to Key Largo.

Thanks for your hard work and dedication to the nation OPS!

02/24/2023

Recently we said fair winds and following seas to MK1 Montelbano. MK1 was awarded the CG Commendation Medal for his tremendous efforts in the Engineering Department.

A lover of all things Law Enforcement, MK1 acted as one of Key Largo's Law Enforcement Instructors and its Anti Terrorism Officer.

He will be missed, and I'm sure he will miss being a part of Key Largo's final trip. He will be heading to Station Barnegat Light for duty this spring!

Bravo Zulu shipmate!

U.S. Coast Guard Sector Boston
U.S. Coast Guard Northeast

📸GM2 Mecham

02/17/2023

Five years at sea! The permanent cutterman pin signifies the dedication and sacrifice required to serve at sea.

Recently we had the privilege of awarding MK3 Hawkins with his permanent cuterman pin.

Thank you for you continued commitment to going to sea!

U.S. Coast Guard Sector Boston
U.S. Coast Guard Northeast

📸GM2 Mecham