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, U.S. Coast Guard Base Alameda put on their annual Harvest Festival!
U.S. Coast Guard families from around the came out and had a participated in all the festivities!
We want to say and thank you to everyone who put this on for our families!
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The 2023 U. S. Coast Guard Sector San Francisco Captains Cup is a wrap!
The Sectors Captains cup is full day of competitive team building moral event involving multiple athletic sport events. These events included volleyball, tug of war, dodgeball and a variety of relay races.
Overall, Station Vallejo came in 1st place followed by the Sector San Francisco boarding team in 2nd Place, and Station Monterey in third!
There was 16 teams total, and all teams put in some awesome work! to all the teams that participated and to everyone who put in the work to make this event happen!
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The crews aboard Coast Guard Cutters Alder and Terrell Horne participated in Galapex 2023 off the coast of Ecuador and Peru, Sept. 21 - 26, 2023. Led by Ecuador and taking place near the Galapagos Islands, this multi-national maritime exercise brought together representatives and delegates from 13 different countries to strengthen interoperability through training, maritime security doctrine, logistics and communications. Embajada de Estados Unidos en Perú U.S. Embassy Ecuador
The crews aboard Coast Guard Cutters Alder and Terrell Horne participated in Galapex 2023 off the coast of Ecuador and Peru, Sept. 21 - 26, 2023. Led by Ecuador and taking place near the Galapagos Islands, this multi-national maritime exercise brought together representatives and delegates from 13 different countries to strengthen interoperability through training, maritime security doctrine, logistics and communications Embajada de Estados Unidos en Perú U.S. Embassy Ecuador U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area USCGC Terrell Horne
The Coast Guard conducted pollution response measures west of the Benecia-Martinez bridge after receiving reports of a 200-foot barge actively discharging diesel into the Suisun Point Channel. 100 gallons of diesel were reported to be released. The source of the pollution has been secured, and floating boom has been placed around the affected site.
Happy Belayed 100th to Signalman 1st Class Andrew Shubin! 🎉🎂
On Saturday, members from Maritime Safety & Security Team Los Angeles/Long Beach (MSST LA/LB) surprised their Coast Guard hero on his special day.
The MSST LA/LB crew busted Shubin during his 100th birthday celebration alongside his family and friends.
Shubin served in the U.S. Coast Guard for five years during World War 2 on three cutters. He also served in Pacific Grove, CA where he conducted shoreside patrols on the beaches of California.
to Shubin for his dedicated service!
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The first National Disability Employment awareness event at Coast Guard Island was held today! During this event, speakers, including Adm. Tiongson, Lt. Cmdr. Hite, Danette Davis of Light House, and Phillip K*m, a legally blind EPA employee, informed and explained of the Coast Guard's support in equal opportunity for disabled employment, as well as advancements in technology to aid the disabled.
The panel also discussed some of the struggles and challenges that someone who is disabled can face on a day to day basis, and why it is important to maintain an inclusive and supportive attitude towards people that don't have the basic advantages that an average person might.
Through a groundbreaking collaboration between the U.S. Coast Guard's Great Lakes National Center of Excellence and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), drone pilots are revolutionizing oil spill responses. Pilots recently conducted a week-long advanced training that equips them with cutting-edge tools to rapidly document environmental impacts. The aim? Faster, precise reporting to safeguard our ecosystems. Together, we're ensuring a safer, greener tomorrow.
A few months ago the U.S. Coast Guard at large launched the Operation Dry Water initiative to crack down on alcohol related accidents on the water.
Operation Dry Water is a National Boating Under the Influence (BUI) Awareness and Enforcement Campaign. This annual weekend-long operation occurs immediately before or after the 4th of July holiday.
This initiative resulted in 103,602 vessels contacted with 10,088 citations issued, 32,734 safety warnings and 717 BUI’s across multiple agencies across the United States.
165 units participated in the Operation across the Country! Locally, Coast Guard Station Rio Vista and U.S. Coast Guard Station Golden Gate were recognized for their excellent operational aptitude and accomplishment during the duration of the operation.
So we want to say to both Stations for their accomplishment and to all the other units here in D11 who also participated in the operation!
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"I joined the first and foremost because it is a humanitarian branch; of all the branches, it is the one most focused on improving people's lives. All of the missions of the U.S. Coast Guard, such as humanitarian initiatives and environmental protection, stuck out to me. I've seen firsthand how the Coast Guard treats every member like family while working with my shipmates."
- Seaman Jacob Williams
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We were honored to have U.S. Coast Guard members from the Los Angeles/Long Beach area participate in the 58th Annual Placentia Heritage Festival parade this weekend. The festival is a family-friendly event featuring a car show, live music, crafts, local vendors, food, a business expo, and a special military appreciation segment. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating our shared heritage and showed their support for our dedicated Coast Guard members.
Here is our Iconic photo for 2023 San Francisco Fleet Week!
The Iconic photo is an annual tradition practiced by the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Coast Guard in conjunction with Fleet Week.
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members joined today’s 155th Italian Heritage Parade in !
Since 1869, the Italian Heritage Parade has featured bands and marching units as well as Italian and Italian-American dignitaries, music, performances, floats, and representatives of Italian and Italian-American organizations and businesses. The joined hundreds of Service members in this celebration of culture and tradition.
Thank you to everyone who was able to make it out!
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To finish the day off, here are some shots from the 2023 San Francisco Fleet Week Airshow!
During the show, U.S. Coast Guard crews from around the Bay Area worked to maintain safety on the water though patrols and maintaining security zones.
to all involved!
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Innovative equipment and technology are a major part of ’s response to humanitarian issues.
Included in the list of Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV) used by the , the FUSION is capable of complex maneuvers and high-quality sensor data collection which make it a robust underwater vehicle.
You can learn more about , , and more at at Marina Green.
https://fleetweeksf.org/events/stem-education-program/
Learn more about how you can have an exciting career in the Coast Guard! Come visit us at Marina Green.
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The San Francisco Fleet Week Parade of Ships has offically sailed into the Bay! 🛳️⚓️🇺🇸
Joining the event is the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche and U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Benjamin Bottoms which will be docked at Pier 15/17 and 19 throughout the weekend to offer ship tours for visitors.
The Waesche is the second Legend-class cutter of the U.S. Coast Guard and is homeported on U.S. Coast Guard Base Alameda.
The Waesche is 418 feet long with a top speed of 28 knots and a range of 12,000 nautical miles. It is equipped with a flight deck and hangars capable of housing two multi-mission helicopters and it is outfitted with the most advanced command, control, and communications equipment.
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Awesome job to the crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche for putting on some ship tours yesterday!
The crew will be providing more tours to the public this Saturday and Sunday as apart of 2023 San Francisco Fleet Week.
If you want to get a better understanding of our Cutters capabilities and the many missions it performs, stop by this weekend at Pier 15-17!
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Today was time for Chips and Salsa! Tortilla chips to be exact...
Members from the U.S. Coast Guard Los Angeles-Long Beach community (Sector, Base, Station, Aids-to-navigation, and other units) took a moment for a break from work, taking some time to spend together and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the galley at Sector Los Angeles-Long Beach.
The Leadership Inclusion and Diversity Advisory Council (LIDAC) hosted this event, bringing together everyone to celebrate this occasion and show appreciation for diversity and inclusion.
On the occasion we watched “A Million Miles Away,” a new film released; about the story of Astronaut Jose M. Hernandez, who grew up in a Mexican-American farmer working family and overcame challenges in his life to become an engineer and, later, a NASA astronaut.
We invite you to come tour the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Benjamin Bottoms and the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche during San Francisco Fleet Week.
October 5
CGC WAESCHE
Location: Pier 15-17
10 a.m. - 4 p.m
October 7
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Location: Pier 15-17
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Location: Pier 19
10 a.m. -4 p.m.
October 8
CGC WAESCHE
Location: Pier 15-17
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
CGC BENJAMIN BOTTOMS
Location: Pier 19
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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to our U.S. Coast Guard members who placed 2nd in the #2023 San Francisco Fleet Week annual marksmanship competition at Wing and Barrel Ranch.
The competition consisted of rifle and pistol events and featured teams from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Homeland Security, local law enforcement, and the San Francisco Olympic Club.
to everyone involved!
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to the service members from the U.S. Navy , U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Coast Guard who volunteered in the St. Anthony Foundation free clothing program!
During the volunteer event members assembled hygiene kits for the program.
The mission of the St. Anthony’s Foundation is to serve the community of San Francisco by providing food, health, shelter, and clothing services to guests while practicing Franciscan values of personalism, justice, community, healing and gratitude.
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, Last night teams from the U.S. Navy , U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Coast Guard participated in several 2v2 gaming tournament.
The Coast Guard earned the most points over the duration of the tournament, however our team came out in 3rd place after the in 2nd and a well earned 1st place for the .
Thank you to everyone who came out, and thank you to the Academy of Art University for putting on the event!
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our team members had an awesome time at the Hoops for Troops event Monday.
for giving it your all!
This is one of many events to come over the next couple of days at San Francisco Fleet Week!
Get details on more Fleet Week events this week at fleetweeksf.org.
This weekend, thousands of people from Huntington Beach and worldwide came to the Pacific Airshow 2023 in Huntington Beach, California. Several flight teams and solo pilots from Canada, Australia and America flew and performed amazing stunts and aerial tricks for the crowds. Some featured acts were the Canadian Snowbirds, the F-35, the F-22, the F-18 Super Cornet, a California Air National Guard C130, and the US Air Force Thunderbirds. Check out the Pacific Airshow next year and this year‘s airshow and photos at pacificairshow.com.
We want to give Culinary Support Activity (CSS) Alameda a to the Bay Area U.S. Coast Guard roster!
Today marked the their opening during a ribbon cutting ceremony here on U.S. Coast Guard Base Alameda. During the ceremony, Rear Admiral Dana Thomas and Rating Force Master Chief James Swenson congratulated everyone who put it the several years of work it took to get this initiative off the ground.
to all involved, and we can’t wait to see what great things you do!
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"I take great pride in the fact that even on days when we don't feel like training or working out, we do it nonetheless because we know that someone's life may depend on it," said Petty Officer Robert Ochoa. "In November, I was given a case with 19 Spanish-speaking passengers and 40 minutes to gather as many as I could before fuel became a concern. I don't believe things would have gone as smoothly without my knowledge of Spanish, nor would I have been able to prioritize helping those who were most in need."
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On Wednesday, the U.S. Coast Guard coordinated and participated in a Multi-Agency Strike Force Operation (MASFO). Coast Guard Sector Los Angeles-Long Beach's facilities and containers branch, in conjunction with the sector boarding team and incident management division, led a multi-agency operation, including several assisting agencies. During the operation, the strike force conducted 300 checks of containers and verified 700 transportation worker identification credentials.
Base Olympics was a fun event for the crew members from the Sector-Inspections, Base, the Forrest Rednour, the George Cobb, and other members at Coast Guard Base Los Angeles-Long Beach, this Thursday morning.
The event was sponsored as a morale day activity to promote team building and mental/physical health for Coast Guard members. Next month’s Base Olympic sport will be Kickball.
Good job to all the teams who played today and congratulations to the winners of the volleyball tournament, Team George Cobb.
Over the last few days U. S. Coast Guard Sector San Francisco worked collaboratively with local, and state agencies to conduct Active Threat (AT) exercises!
Maritime threats remain unique and dynamic, and exercises like these helped refine our Area of Maritime Security Plan (AMSP) in addition to building Interagency Law Enforcement collaboration and Emergency Preparedness alongside the Maritime Passenger Fleet
We are committed to working with our partners to keep the maritime transportation system safe and these exercises helped assess the Bay Area Emergency Preparedness and security programs, enabling for leadership to identify areas for improvement.
to all agencies and partners involved, these last few days have been invaluable to Emergency Preparedness planning for the future!
This year the Bay Ferry exercise will focused on preventing, responding to, and recovering from Active Threat (AT) incidents. AT's incidents may include:
* Facility/Infrastructure Attacks
* Maritime Mass Casualty Incidents
* Maritime Mass Rescue Incidents
* Responding to Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Incidents
* Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD's) Incidents
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Agencies involved:
* 95th Civil Support Team
* Alameda County Fire Department
* U.S. Coast Guard, Sector San Francisco
* U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
* Alcatraz Ferries
* Angel Island Ferry
* Bay Area Urban Area Security Initiative (BAUASI)
* Blue and Gold Cruises
* California Maritime Academy
* California Office of Emergency Services
* City of Alameda Fire Department
* Department of Energy RAP Team-7
* Golden Gate Ferries
* Hornblower Cruises
* Marin County Sheriff's Office
* Marine Ocean Terminal Concord Fire Department
* Northern California Regional Intelligence Center
* Oakland Fire Department
* Oakland Police Department
* Pittsburg Police Department
* Port of San Francisco
* Red and White Cruises
* San Francisco Fire Department
* San Francisco Police Department
* San Rafael Fire Department
* Solano County Sheriff's Office
* Sonoma County Sheriff's Office
* Southern Marin Fire Department
* Tiburon Fire Department
* Transit Security Administration
* Water Emergency Transportation Agency (WETA)
“Both of my grandfather’s are military veterans and instilled in me a deep commitment to God, my family and my county,” said Petty Officer 2nd Class Martin Andrada.
“Family is the center of hispanic culture, it shapes your life, your values, your relationships and how you view the world; the has provided me with a very similar experience and it is one of the things that I believe makes us unique as a military service.”
The U.S. Coast Guard requests your input to help assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the Aids to Navigation system in the New York Slough, San Joaquin River, and Stockton Deep Water Ship Channel.
This Survey is scheduled to remain open through November 15th, 2023. Any additional questions or comments can be directed to U. S. Coast Guard Sector San Francisco Waterways Management at [email protected] or 415-399-7442.
If you would like to offer feedback on the Aids to Navigation or other waterway
concerns for this area, please complete the short Survey here:
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K-9 Buda took first place in the military category at this year's American Humane Hero Dog Awards!
“I think his job specifically makes him stand out. He does a lot of intense training whether that is jumping out of helicopters, getting on fast boats and then the number of operations he does is great and a lot of community service with local schools,” said Petty Officer Chase Leamer, Buda's handler.
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Congratulations to K-9 Buda, who took first place in the military category at this year's American Humane Hero Dog Awards. Buda is the first U.S. Coast Guard dog to be nominated and win the American Humane Hero Dog Awards military category.
Buda and his handler, Petty Officer Chase Leamer, went to Marvin Elementary School earlier today to interact with students and inform them about Coast Guard missions.
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Service members, friends and family from the Coast Guard, Air Force, Space Force, and local police departments participated in a 24-hour multi-leg POW/MIA torch relay at 8 a.m. yesterday on Terminal Island in the port of San Pedro.
Cmdr. Lisa Sharkey, commanding officer of Coast Guard Base Los Angeles-Long Beach, and Col. Mia Walsh, commander of Space Base Delta 3, gave brief speeches about the brave men and women who were prisoners of war or missing in action before helping light the ceremonial torch for the run.
The participants carried the torch across the Vincent Thomas Bridge and through the waterfront in San Pedro, ending the first leg before passing the torch to the next group at the Cabrillo Marina.
Good job to the participants from all services, and thank you for running and carrying the torch in memory of those we will not forget.
Over 50 individuals from Los Angeles/Long Beach-based Coast Guard units donated blood on Sept. 11, 2023, in the Lighthouse Room at Base Los Angeles/Long Beach.
Petty Officer 3rd Class Jose Melendez-Rodriguez coordinated the event with the Los Angeles branch of the American Red Cross. "The number of people that signed up looks good, and I'm excited about this event," he said.
Margie Persheid, a Red Cross volunteer, praised the collaboration, saying, "Whenever there's a shortage, it's great to collaborate with Base LA-LB because they are always there to help."
The American Red Cross nurses and volunteers were crucial to the blood drive's success.
Melendez-Rodriguez emphasized the Coast Guard's commitment to saving lives, stating, "It is great for the Coast Guard to do this; we are saving lives by doing this."
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Lt. Cmdr. Allice Gholson, commanding officer of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Benjamin Bottoms, was honored as the recipient of the Capt. Dorothy Stratton Women’s Leadership Award. Established in 2001, these annual awards commend women who showcase exemplary leadership in line with the Coast Guard’s core values and have made impactful decisions that enhance working conditions and the quality of life.
Under Gholson’s leadership:
The cutter Benjamin Bottoms achieved a milestone by successfully integrating a Coast Guard fast response cutter in a joint exercise with the Marine Corps off the California coast.
She played a pivotal role in orchestrating a monumental 14,000 nautical mile trans-Atlantic voyage from the US to Bahrain, which included 11 foreign port visits and six international engagements.
As the Senior Officer Presently Afloat (SOPA), she has been instrumental in fortifying the bond among the fast response cutters based in San Pedro, California, thereby enhancing both mission success and the well-being of the crews.
A staunch advocate for diversity and inclusion, Lt. Cmdr. Gholson is a founding member of the Coast Guard’s Greater Los Angeles – Long Beach Women’s Leadership Initiative Chapter.
Join us in celebrating Gholson's remarkable contributions and unwavering commitment to the U.S. Coast Guard.
We solemnly remember and honor those who perished on September 11, 2001 and the heroic efforts of all first responders who risked their lives to save others.
U.S. Coast Guard Station Monterey conducted a multi-agency mass rescue operation with CAL FIRE, Monterey Fire Department and staff from U. S. Coast Guard Sector San Francisco.
During the operation the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Hawksbill played the role of a crowded whale watching vessel that had caught Fire.
The response included , retrieval of simulated people in the water, medical triage and treatment of passengers.
There were many lessons learned from the operation and it was an invaluable tool for practice and coordination.
“Periodic drills like these are critical to exercise and refine our search and rescue response plans, train and test our crews, and to maintain those relationships and communication lines between agencies so that we are always ready to respond to emergency situations in the most austere conditions” said Coast Guard Lieutenant Matthew Peryea, Commanding Officer of Station Monterey.
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The crews aboard Coast Guard Cutters Alder and Terrell Horne participated in Galapex 2023 off the coast of Ecuador and Peru, Sept. 21 - 26, 2023. Led by Ecuador and taking place near the Galapagos Islands, this multi-national maritime exercise brought together representatives and delegates from 13 different countries to strengthen interoperability through training, maritime security doctrine, logistics and communications. Embajada de Estados Unidos en Perú U.S. Embassy Ecuador
The crews aboard Coast Guard Cutters Alder and Terrell Horne participated in Galapex 2023 off the coast of Ecuador and Peru, Sept. 21 - 26, 2023. Led by Ecuador and taking place near the Galapagos Islands, this multi-national maritime exercise brought together representatives and delegates from 13 different countries to strengthen interoperability through training, maritime security doctrine, logistics and communications Embajada de Estados Unidos en Perú U.S. Embassy Ecuador U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area USCGC Terrell Horne
Through a groundbreaking collaboration between the U.S. Coast Guard's Great Lakes National Center of Excellence and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), drone pilots are revolutionizing oil spill responses. Pilots recently conducted a week-long advanced training that equips them with cutting-edge tools to rapidly document environmental impacts. The aim? Faster, precise reporting to safeguard our ecosystems. Together, we're ensuring a safer, greener tomorrow. #USCG #NOAA #partnership #environment
Petty Officer 2nd Class Pamela Ciaburri is an #USCG Operation Specialist stationed at U.S. Coast Guard San Diego. Watch the video to learn more about her! Operation Specialists in the U.S. Coast Guard operate telecommunications equipment and sensors and controls operations in Rescue Coordination Centers, cutters and stations. If you or someone you know is interested in joining the U.S. Coast Guard or has any questions about the Operation Specialist rating, please go to: https://www.gocoastguard.com/careers/enlisted/os #military #recruitment ⚓️⚓️
U.S. Coast Guard members and their family members who are stationed away from their voting residence can register to vote and request an absentee ballot with the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) at www.fvap.gov/fpca. Civilians and those who want to vote locally can visit vote.gov for more details. #USCG #coasties #voting #midterms2022 #elections #military
Please virtually join us tomorrow morning for a Women’s Leadership Initiative event! The event will begin streaming at approximately 9:30 a.m. (PST) and run until approximately 11 a.m. The guest speakers will be: CAPT Rula Deisher (CO, CGC MUNRO) OSCS Ramona Mason (Enlisted Women Afloat Coordinator, CG PSC EPM-2) MKC Kasey Stamper (EPO, CGC PETREL) The mission of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Women's Leadership Initiative (WLI) is to support professional development and mentorship opportunities for Coast Guard women in the service and beyond. The initiative is invested in building the best workforce through: #empowerment #advocacy #creating opportunities #building and connecting networks resources #support mentorship and coaching
Today, our air crews were busy! 🚁 Both Sector San Diego and Sector Los Angeles-Long Beach coordinated medevacs with Coast Guard helicopters. In San Diego, a MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew medevaced an 82-year-old man from a cruise ship that was approximately 270 miles off the Coast. While in Los Angeles-Long Beach, sector watchstanders coordinated a medevac with an Air Station San Francisco Forward Operating Base Mugu Helicopter crew. They safely airlifted a 61-year-old man from a NOAA research vessel, 46 miles off Santa Maria. #BravoZulu to all the hard working Coasties who were involved in these operations! #coastguard #CaliforniaCoastGuard
U.S. Coast Guard District 11 Command Master Chief, Phadra Hooker, shared some important ALCOAST updates for enlisted and officers: ✅ 367/22 - CHANGE TO POLICY AND PROCEDURES FOR SERVICEWIDE EXAM (SWE) POINTS ✅ 368/22 - SUSPENSION OF HIGH YEAR TENURE ✅ 369/22 - ENHANCED ENLISTED CAREER FLEXIBILITY ✅ 380/22 - OFFICER ACCESSIONS, EVALUATIONS, AND PROMOTIONS Go here for more details: https://linktr.ee/alcoast_d11
Learn how the U.S. Coast Guard incorporates #STEM into its various missions and meet #USCG engineers, first responders, and more at the San Francisco Fleet Week STEM Center! 📆 Friday, October 7 📆 Saturday, October 8 📆 Sunday, October 9 ⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM 📍 The Marina Green #USCG #sffleetweek2022 #sanfrancisco #science #technology #engineering #mathematics
Every year, #sffleetweek emphasizes America’s military, the local community, and humanitarian assistance. At today’s press conference, city officials continued the tradition of welcoming our nation’s Active duty to #sanfrancisco with appreciation for their service and commitment. 🌉🇺🇸 #USCG #semperparatus #military U.S. Coast Guard City and County of San Francisco - Government San Francisco Police Department San Francisco Fire Department San Francisco Department of Emergency Management U.S. Navy U.S. Marine Corps
On September 3rd, a U.S. Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco duty crew was notified of a man on the rocks near Bodega Bay, with minor injuries. They arrived on scene and identified the survivor on a rocks with 2 first responders and began preparation for a hoist. Then a swimmer was lowered and then hoisted back to the helicopter with the survivor. Once the survivor was onboard, the aircrew transported him to local EMS for treatment. Of note, the survivor did all the right things. He had a life jacket on, had a Personal locator beacon (PLB) and knew how to use it. He is responsible for saving his own life! Bravo Zulu, LTJG Crawford, LT Clark, AMT2 Young, and AST1 Romano - on a job well done! #CoastGuardCalifornia #SearchAndRescue #SAR #USCG #SemperParatus U. S. Coast Guard Sector San Francisco U.S. Coast Guard
#BravoZulu to the U.S. Coast Guard Station Monterey 47-foot Motor Lifeboat crew and U.S. Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew who rescued a man stranded on a rock at Greyhound Rock County Park last night.
#SARSunday #BZ to the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco air crews who worked with Southern Marin Fire District to rescue 5 people who were stranded cliffside near Muir Island Saturday evening. Battalion 3, Southern Marine Fire, notified Coast Guard Sector San Francisco watchstanders at 8:17 p.m. Saturday of three individuals stranded on a cliff face and two additional individuals stranded topside in view of Muir Beach. Watchstanders briefed #USCG Air Station San Francisco operations center who accepted the agency assist request and launched an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew. Battalion 3 reported a land-based rescue of the two topside individuals and remained on scene to vector in the Dolphin helicopter crew to the three individuals stranded cliffside. The Dolphin helicopter crew arrived on scene at approximately 9 p.m. and hoisted all three individuals on the cliff and transported them in good condition to Air Station San Francisco. “Cliff operations are inherently risk for both ground parties and air crew, and are significantly higher risk during night time,” said Lt. Cmdr. Eric Schwartz, aircraft commander, Air Station San Francisco. “We were glad the conditions allowed us to save three lives alongside our partner agencies.”
#SARSunday #BZ to the U.S. Coast Guard San Diego MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crews who worked with San Francisco Fire Department personnel to medevac a 23-year-old woman from a sailboat 380 miles west of Bodega Bay last Tuesday! Eleventh Coast Guard District Command Center watchstanders received a notification via satellite communicator at approximately 1:45 p.m. Monday, from the captain of the sailboat Cibola, reporting a woman had accidently ingested antifreeze. Due to the distance off shore and range limitations of U.S. Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco MH-65 Dolphin helicopters, watchstanders directed the forward deployment of a Coast Guard Sector San Diego MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew to Air Station San Francisco. Additionally, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Midgett (WMSL 757) was diverted to serve as a refueling platform for the Jayhawk helicopter. The Sector San Diego Jayhawk helicopter arrived at Air Station San Francisco at approximately 9 p.m. Monday. The helicopter was refueled, crews were changed and a San Francisco Fire Department paramedic boarded before departing on the medevac mission. A US Coast Guard Air Station Sacramento C-27 Spartan aircrew launched around 9:55 p.m. Monday to provide cover for the Jayhawk crew throughout the mission and rendezvoused with the Jayhawk before both crews headed offshore. The Jayhawk crew landed on the Midgett to refuel approximately 230 miles west of San Francisco around 11:45 p.m. and then proceeded toward the Cibola. The Jayhawk crew arrived on scene with the Cibola around 2:15 a.m. Tuesday and lowered the rescue swimmer to assess the situation. The rescue swimmer assisted in hoisting the woman into the helicopter and once the rescue swimmer was retrieved, the helicopter crew headed back to the Midgett. “The San Francisco Fire Department paramedic’s assistance was vital to saving the sailor’s life as he assisted the Coast Guard rescue swimmer to stabilize and care for her during the four-hour tr
"When visiting the beach, always check local weather conditions for any storm warnings in effect," said Chief Boatswain's Mate Anthony Kopshever. "Always use a buddy system and never turn your back on the ocean. The #USCG wants to remind you to enjoy your time at the beach and stay safe." https://www.weather.gov/ #NationalBeachDay #SemperParatus
August 19 was established as #NationalAviationDay by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1939. Today we take a moment to thank our U.S. Coast Guard aviation crews: our pilots, aircrews and the support crews who help make our search-and-rescue operations a success. Our #aviation community consists of approximately 800 pilots and an enlisted workforce of approximately 2,500. Together, these pilots and aircrews fly 5 types of aircraft in the #USCG’s inventory, representing 200 airframes dispersed among 24 Air Stations. The Air Stations utilize the MH-65 Dolphin helicopter, the MH-60 Jayhawk, and the fixed winged HC-130 Hercules, HC-144 Ocean Sentry and C-27J Spartan. #SemperParatus 🎥 PA2 Brandon Giles U.S. Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco
A U.S. Coast Guard Sector Humboldt Bay helicopter crew rescued a man after he was trapped on a clifside near Big Lagoon, California, July 30. Humboldt Bay MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crews arrived on scene, transporting the man back to U.S. Coast Guard Sector Humboldt Bay. Read more about the rescue here: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCG/bulletins/2eacaf3 #rescue #USCG
Coast Guard breaks ground for cutter support facility at Sector Los Angeles-Long Beach
U.S. Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco and U.S. Coast Guard Station Golden Gate rescued a woman after she went missing near China Beach, California. San Francisco MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crews arrived on scene, transporting the woman back to Air Station San Francisco. #BravoZulu #rescue Read more about the rescue at: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCG/bulletins/2ea373b?reqfrom=share
HAPPENING NOW: Coast Guard breaks ground on new air station in Ventura
Happy 231st birthday to the U.S. Coast Guard! #SemperParatus #CGDay #ServiceBirthday
"In the U.S. Coast Guard, we need to be prepared to respond to complex and challenging rescues on the ocean," said Lt. Patrick Johnsen, a pilot at U.S. Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco. "This includes the numerous vertical cliffs of the pacific shoreline." "Our ability to train for this evolution in a controlled environment helps us ensure an understanding of safe hoisting altitudes, dealing with turbulence caused by sheer cliffs, and the safe insertion of the rescuer," said Johnsen. "This proficiency and skill development will help reduce the risk when someone's life is on the line." #TrainingThursday #USCG #WestCoast #SemperParatus
Earlier today, #USCG San Diego members teamed with Excalibur Sportfishing to conduct boarding team training. Members of the U.S. Coast Guard spent the day boarding the vessel, reviewing safety protocols, and verifying that the vessel's safety equipment was up to date and in good working order.
#SARSunday U.S. Coast Guard Sector Humboldt Bay watchstanders recieved a distress call on June 20, 2021, from the six-person crew of the 79-foot sailboat Barlovento. The crew reported the boat was disabled, taking on water and had a person with injuries in 60 mile-per-hour winds and 20-foot seas located 90 miles offshore from Crescent City. Sector Humboldt Bay directed the launch of a US Coast Guard Air Station Sacramento C-27J Spartan fixed-wing crew to provide air support and a Sector Humboldt Bay MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew. The helicopter crew arrived on scene and hoisted the injured person from the Barlovento and transported the person to local emergency medical services personnel at Sector Humboldt Bay. With the Barlovento expected to lose power, Sector Humboldt Bay watchstanderes requested additional air support from a U.S. Coast Guard Sector North Bend MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew. The Sector Humboldt Bay helicopter crew returned to the scene and hoisted three people from the Barlovento and the Sector North Bend helicopter crew arrived on scene and hoisted the remaining people. All survivors were transported to Sector Humboldt Bay. #BravoZulu to all the U.S. Coast Guard crews involved! Sector Humboldt Bay helicopter crew: Lt. Ryan O'Neill Lt. Adam Ownbey AET2 Peter Gaudet AST3 Spencer Manson Sector North Bend helicopter crew: Lt. Cori Sanchez Lt. j.g. Matthew Riley AET2 Eli Gessner AST1 Chris Belisle Air Station Sacramento crew: Lt. Cmdr. Matthew Hunt Lt. Jacob Rath AMT1 Jaime Marrero AET2 Daniel Hanz 🎥 by PA2 Brandon Giles
Happy 4th everyone! Stay safe! #OperationDryWater #USCG
Just a friendly reminder from Station Los Angeles-Long Beach to boat safely this holiday weekend! Wear a life jacket, take a boating safety course, attach the engine cut-off switch, get a free safety check and always boat sober! #OperationDryWater #USCG
COASTIE HIGHLIGHT! AMT1 David Ellis has been a U.S. Coast Guard aviator for over a decade. Watch the video to find out why he chose his profession and why you might want to consider a career in #USCG aviation!
U.S. Coast Guard Sector Humboldt Bay and U.S. Coast Guard Sector North Bend air crews rescued six people from their 79-foot sailboat Saturday, after their boat began taking on water 80 miles west of Crescent City, California. Humboldt Bay and North Bend MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crews arrived on scene, transporting all six survivors to safety. #BravoZulu #SARSundays Read more about the rescue at: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCG/bulletins/2e4c4a9
“Families have all shapes and colors.” CDR Hale Allegretti, the waterways management division chief at U. S. Coast Guard Sector San Francisco, speaks about the importance of being able to serve openly as #LGBTQ during his time in the military. Allegretti, a #transgender service member, joined the U.S. Coast Guard under the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy, which prohibited members from disclosing their orientation. “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell impacted me because I always felt like there was a wall of secrecy between me and my shipmates,” said Allegretti. The Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act of 2010 ended the policy, thus allowing #LGBTQ people to serve openly in the United States Armed Forces. “When you can put words to what you’re feeling and what you’re seeing and be supported by the people around you, to feel respected, to feel like you can serve in a safe place, there’s really no way to measure it,” said Allegretti. “It’s incredible.” #PrideMonth #RepresentationMatters
#BravoZulu to the Coast Guard Air Station Humboldt Bay helicopter crew, who rescued a surfer in distress near Big Lagoon yesterday evening!
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