"People first, the rest will follow."
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Please join us in celebrating ME1 Baker, our Enlisted Person of the Quarter (EPOQ) at Sector Virginia! 🎉 ME1 Baker's dedication, leadership, and hard work have made a significant impact. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! 🙌
Teamwork in action 📸
The crew assisted members from the CGC FRANK DREW by providing a platform to replace Red 34 in Chesapeake Bay.
📸 MK2 Wilson
Sector Virginia came out to support Congressman Rob Wittman’s Service Academy Day!
Together, Sector Virginia’s own LT.j.g. Kennedy Starks, LT.j.g. Melanie Arroyave, and ENS Tarran Johnson with Academy admissions partners Mr. Dave Gamble and Ms. Jennifer Stacks recruited for the Coast Guard Academy and explored alternative pathways like the College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative (CSPI) program. The team discussed the application process, lessons learned from past Academy Days, and what the Coast Guard is. 🛟🇺🇸
Please check out:
https://www.gocoastguard.com/get-started/officer-applications/college-student-pre-commissioning-initiative-cspi-scholarship
https://uscga.edu/admissions/apply/
👋 Fair winds and following seas! This week, we bid farewell to a valued member of our Coast Guard Sector Virginia Command Center team.
Mrs. Carla Harsch, your dedication and unwavering commitment to service have been a true inspiration. Thank you for your hard work, camaraderie, and steadfast dedication to the mission.
Though you may be leaving Sector Virginia, you'll forever be a part of our family. We wish you success in all your future endeavors! 🫂
⚓️ Sector Virginia was buzzing with energy yesterday and today as we welcomed the Coast Guard MCPOG! Our field units were thrilled to host such a respected leader, Master Chief Heath B. Jones. His expertise and dedication inspire us all. 🇺🇸
Sector Virginia's Incident Management Division springs into action to protect our marine environment!
Their commitment to marine environmental protection is unwavering to ensure a cleaner, safer waterway for all. 🌏
Anyone witnessing an oil spill, chemical release, or maritime security incident should call the NRC hotline at 1-800-424-8802.
Missed the interview with Coast Guard Sector Virginia's Deputy Sector Commander, CAPT Peggy Britton, after Tropical Storm Ophelia? 🎥🌊
Watch now to discover the heroic efforts of the dedicated responders in the wake of the storm, ensuring safety and security along our coastlines. 👏
HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — Tropical Storm Ophelia caused flooding and power outages across the region after making landfall Saturday morning on the coast of North Carolina. Across Hampton Roads, 7…
Sector Virginia would like to express our sincere gratitude for the incredible response and unity of effort related to Tropical Storm OPHELIA. 🌀
A huge shoutout to the Incident Management Team and all our amazing partners who went above and beyond to complete pre-storm preparations, respond to incidents, and quickly re-open the Port of Virginia. Your dedication and tireless work are truly commendable. 🌊🌪️
Sector Virginia’s LTJG Melanie Arroyave was recognized this past Friday at the National Latina Symposium 2023. Congratulations to all Distinguished Military Service Awardees!
Congratulations LTJG Melanie Arroyave on being selected as one of our 2023 Distinguished Military Services Award Recipients! 🌟
Lieutenant Junior Grade Melanie Arroyave reported to Sector Virginia's Incident Management Division in December 2021. She serves as a Pollution Responder, Boat Crew Member, and ICS Division lead and is breaking in as Federal on Scene Coordinator Representative, Boarding Team Member are in in progress.
Learn more here: https://nlslatinastyle.com/2023-distinguished-military-award-recipients
The Port of Virginia will reopen at 2200 today, September 23rd 2023. Travel safely
PORTSMOUTH, Va. – The Captain of the Port for Coast Guard Sector Virginia plans to reopen the Port of Virginia at 10 p.m. Saturday, September 23, 2023, allowing vessel movement to resume without
The Port of Virginia is setting Port Condition Zulu due to gale force winds and severe weather conditions expected with Tropical Storm Ophelia.
Along with our partners, we are taking precautions to ensure the safety of our maritime stakeholders and first responders. The Port will be reopened as soon as it is safely possible.
https://homeport.uscg.mil/Lists/Content/DispForm.aspx?ID=82346&Source=/Lists/Content/DispForm.aspx?ID=82346
PORTSMOUTH, Va. – The Captain of the Port for Coast Guard Sector Virginia has set Port Condition Zulu for the Port of Virginia at 4 p.m. Friday due to predicted tropical storm force winds generated by
Way to go Station Portsmouth!
We will never forget.
High 5️⃣ from D5️⃣! Congrats FN Fernandez from STA Portsmouth!
This week the D5 Family recognizes Fireman Diego Fernandez serving at Station Portsmouth.
His command reports that his “energy and charisma directly and positively influence his shipmates,” and that he is routinely “operating well above pay grade in completion of engineering tasks and other station projects.”
Above and beyond examples include repairing key equipment and troubleshooting complex mechanical issues while underway to keep the station boats running at their best. FN Fernandez has exceeded minimum underway hour requirements by logging nearly 200 certified hours on unit assets since becoming certified. Always the innovator, he is also actively working with his supervisors to prototype a new fuel cap system for one of the station’s boats.
Recently FN Fernandez initiated a station remodeling project. He replaced the communications room flooring at the station and has since moved on to tackling the training/recreation room flooring. Once complete, FN Fernandez has made it known that he plans to continue with the rest of the flooring throughout the station.
That is dedication at its finest.
BZ and a hearty to FN Fernandez!
Congratulations Master Chief!
Today, the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce held a Military Recognition Reception highlighting specific enlisted personnel from all branches of the Armed Forces for their work ethic, community involvement, & their efforts in keeping with their branch’s missions.
U.S. Coast Guard Sector Virginia had numerous awardees:
MST1 Reeves- SEC VA
BM2 Parker- CGC SEAHAWK
IS3 Howard- SEC VA
SN Dusek- CGC SAILFISH
SN Height- CGC POMPANO
Bravo Zulu all!
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BZ all!!!
Attention⚠️
There is an unmanned adrift Personal Floating Device (PFD) found unclasped .75 Nautical Miles East of Gwynn’s Island noticed by a Good Samaritan today at 1300 local time.
Sector VA has launched Station Milford Haven, ASEC & VMRC for a possible PIW search.
Please keep eyes out and contact the Sector VA command center at 757-483-8567 !
Well done!!!
Congratulations & Best of Luck!! Welcome to the Coast Guard!
Captain Peggy Britton of Sector Virginia attended the Tidewater Coast Guard Festival yesterday as our special guest to give the Oath of Enlistment to 9 new members of the U.S. Coast Guard!!
Congratulations, and best of luck to all of you as you start your careers!!
U.S. Coast Guard Recruiting Office Hampton Roads is so proud to have met our recruiting mission for 2023, but we still need people who are willing to take this Oath and serve their country. Petty Officer Davis spoke to yesterday about the mission of the Tidewater Coast Guard Festival; improving our relationship with the public and inspiring others to serve!
https://www.wavy.com/news/military/coast-guard/u-s-coast-guard-says-they-need-more-service-members/?utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=referral
ALWAYS READY 🫡
The Incident Management Division participated in a recruiting event in Chesapeake today!!!
For more information on how you can join the Coast Guard visit https://www.gocoastguard.com
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Get KRAKEN 💥
Members of Sector Virginia, STA Cape Charles, LANTAREA, FORCECOM, and the Tidewater Maritime Living History Association participated in 2 days of training on a 12lb Dahlgren boat howitzer named Kraken. Come out to the Coast Guard Festival on 8/25 at the Chesapeake City Park and see them fire the Kraken!
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Great job STA Wachapreague!
Sector Virginia’s Incident Management Team is at it again, removing substantial environmental threats one federalized case at a time. Our Pollution Response team opened a federal project accessing funds from the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund & recovered approximately 1000 gallons of oily water mixture for a semi-submerged vessel along the Yeocomico River to minimize the environmental threat.
Special shout out to our port partners: Virginia Marine Resource Commission, Departmental of Environmental Quality, and Northumberland County Fire Department.
Anyone witnessing an oil spill, chemical release, or maritime security incident should call the NRC hotline at 1-800-424-8802.
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🚨 Please assist us in locating the owner of this vessel!
Yesterday this vessel was sighted by a Good Samaritan aground in front of the VA pilot station. It was then seen again today by the same Good Sam along the help of Station LC & VBPD with its anchor out and entangled in the pound nets.
If anyone knows the owner please contact the SEC VA Command Center at 757-638-6641
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Amazing job!
ICYMI: CGC SEAHAWK (WPB 87) hosted a few of our drone pilots to conduct training! An awesome opportunity as we continue to discover and test UAS capabilities!
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Sunday Vibes ⚓️
🚨 We need your assistance!!
The Coast Guard is currently searching for the owner of this Sun Runner white and orange pedal boat. If anyone has any information on who owns this boat, or where it may have originated from, please contact the Sector Virginia Command Center at 757-483-8567!
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Happy 233rd Birthday U.S. Coast Guard 🎉
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Attention to advancement ‼️
ME3 Vivian ceremoniously advanced to ME2 today! His wife & dad pinned on his crows! Congratulations!
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🎙️ The Best Lifejacket is the one you wear‼️
Today, SEC VA received a MAYDAY call out on VHF 16 from a mariner who was beset by weather. The mariner was underway by himself when a wave knocked him overboard. He treaded water with his life jacket on for about an hour before he was able to make a makeshift ladder out of line and reboard the vessel. Once on board he reached out to the CG with assistance from Virginia Beach to bring the operator & vessel to safety.
For further information on the importance of wearing a lifejacket visit https://uscgboating.org/recreational-boaters/life-jacket-wear-wearing-your-life-jacket.php
🚁 📷
SEC VA conducts first ever drone mission in support of a Search and Rescue case! Fantastic work team! Looking forward to utilizing our drones more often to support Coast Guard missions.
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Just in‼️
Yesterday, a P/C fishing out at Norfolk Canyon suffered a VSL fire where they needed to abandon VSL. Two Good Samaritan VSLs responded to the distress and assisted in the rescue of 03 POB. The P/C “KillShot” and the P/C “Lorie V” assisted in the rescue and were able to get the 03 POB back to Rudee Inlet. Unfortunately, the VSL was unable to be recovered, but all lives were saved!!! Bravo Zulu to the “Killshot” and “Lorie V” for the maritime assistance!!!
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A see you later to LTJG Herges 🥹
MyKayla we appreciate your hard work, dedication, and efforts apart of the the Sector Virginia family and specifically in the IMD shop! We will miss you and good luck at your next tour in the D1 Command Center!
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Great job Station Cape Charles!
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