U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bluefin

02/04/2020

It's a great day to be underway! Beautiful sunrises are one of the best parts of our mornings onboard Bluefin.

PC: BM1 Fruncillo

12/23/2019

While underway on the Potomac River to Washington D.C. last week, the Cutter Bluefin rendered honors to Washington's tomb. The crew tolled the ship's bell as they entered the channel leading to Mount Vernon. The national anthem and taps were also played to honor President Washington.

12/19/2019

This week the Bluefin crew had the outstanding opportunity to take a tour of the White House's West Wing and the Eisenhower Executive Office Building.

11/27/2019

This week members from the Bluefin crew joined alongside others from Sector Hampton Roads to volunteer at Oasis Social Ministry in Portsmouth. They helped prepare special meals for the community and dedicated their time to provide a better Thanksgiving for those in need.

11/25/2019

Today the Bluefin crew underwent first aid training given by the JEB Little Creek Base Fire Department. The crew had the opportunity for some great hands on CPR training and refreshed their skills to better serve the public.

11/13/2019

Today the Bluefin crew attended the inaugural Personnel Readiness Expo at Base Portsmouth. This outstanding day was accompanied by special guest speakers including the Atlantic Area Commander, the Fifth District Commander and the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard. The crew was lucky enough to get a picture with the MCPOCG, Master Chief Vanderhaden!

10/23/2019

BMC Polson led a training for our crew today about how to be a tender for the cutter swimmers. We also had a few members test out their dry suits to ensure there were no leaks in preparation for colder weather. Thankfully, we had no leaks!

09/11/2019

"One of the worst days in America’s history saw some of the bravest acts in Americans’ history. We’ll always honor the heroes of 9/11." -President George W. Bush

Today Bluefin's crew honored those who served 18 years ago through the observance of colors and a moment of silence.

09/05/2019

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08/27/2019

It's a great day to be an engineer on CGC Bluefin!

08/04/2019

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bluefin

08/04/2019

Happy Coast Guard Day from CGC Bluefin! We are honored to be apart of the long blue line spanning back 229 years.

Semper Paratus!

07/08/2019

Fair winds and following seas to MKC York! Good luck at Sector Buffalo, you will be missed dearly on the Bluefin.

07/03/2019

Yesterday the Coast Guard gained its latest Cutterman! Congratulations to BM2 Lassen on successfully executing 5 years of sea duty. The crew honored this accomplishment with a Cutterman's Ceremony which was supported by Cutterman from local units. Bravo Zulu, BM2!

06/25/2019

CGC Bluefin's crew just returned from a very busy North Carolina patrol. We helped a vessel who was taking on water, conducted law enforcement boardings/small boat operations, and held a gun shoot/pyro exercise... Just to name a few!

05/29/2019

Big thanks to Petty Officer Kearney for coming onboard Bluefin today to teach our crew about public affairs and the importance of social media. She helps maintain another wonderful Coast Guard page, U.S. Coast Guard Mid-Atlantic. Go check them out!

05/17/2019

CGC Bluefin's crew successfully made it to the NC Potato Festival in Elizabeth City, NC! Stop by for a tour of the cutter Saturday or Sunday between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. !

04/30/2019

Last week CGC Bluefin's crew participated in the annual 'Eagles and Anchors Golf Tournament' in support of the Chief Petty Officer Association. Way to go MKC York, BM2 Lassen, FN Collins, and former CGC Heron sailor MK3 Lawn!

04/18/2019

Last week CGC Bluefin's and CGC Flyingfish's crews had a morale cookout while both cutters were down in North Carolina. The crews also played laser tag against each other. Everyone had a great time!

04/09/2019

The Bluefin crew assisted in the escort of the Motor Vessel Zhen Hua 25 as it transited the Cape Fear River towards Wilmington, NC. This vessel is transporting three super post-Panamax container cranes. #USCG #CoastGuard

03/11/2019

Congrats to FN Collins on passing his Inport Officer of the Day board! He now is qualified to stand the watch on the ship when we are inport. Bravo Zulu!

03/07/2019

Last week CGC Bluefin conducted a Command Assessment of Readiness (CART) and Tailored Shipboard Training Availability (TSTA). These inspections are geared towards ensuring our cutter has the proper equipment to execute our missions and is training our crews appropriately. We conducted a number of drills and training throughout the week and passed all of our evaluations!

02/24/2019

Happy Sunday to our Facebook Followers! It’s been a pretty busy month for us, we even swapped Coast Guard Cutter Heron for Coast Guard Cutter Bluefin! The Coast Guard has implemented a program for the 87’ Patrol Boats to shift homeports every few years to facilitate a longer period of maintenance, or a dry dock, at the Coast Guard Yard. We brought our beloved Coast Guard Cutter Heron up the Chesapeake Bay and dropped her off to be worked on for a few months before she will be picked up by another crew. We then brought Coast Guard Cutter Bluefin back to her new home in Little Creek! The crew has been working extremely hard getting our new cutter ready to perform our missions, but here are a few pictures of when we picked her up in Baltimore!

02/24/2019

USCGC Bluefin

01/13/2019

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12/10/2018

'Tis the season onboard CGC Heron! Our crew had a gingerbread competition with BM1 Wiggins serving as the official judge. It was a close one, but CS2 Lowery and SN Wilson got first place! Which creation do you think is the best?

11/21/2018

Heron's crew had the privilege of releasing 14 turtles back to their home at sea this weekend! These turtles had been rehabilitated by the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island after being found with hypothermic temperatures from as far north as Cape Cod. Heron's crew released them offshore to warmer waters so they have a second chance at a life at sea.

11/12/2018

We could not complete our mission without the continued hard work from our amazing cook. Thanks for the delicious meals, CS2!

09/27/2018

Patrols on HERON are filled with damage control training, boat crew runs, and beautiful sunsets!

08/18/2018

Congratulations to BM3 Behrens for being formally recognized at the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce Military Recognition reception. Way to go, BM3!

08/08/2018

CGC Heron's crew did a great job at the range!

08/05/2018

Happy Coast Guard Day! BM2 Lassen, BM3 Behrens, and SN Pouska are representing HERON today at the Washington Nationals Coast Guard Day game. Here are some pictures from the game: one with SN Pouska on the field and even a picture with the Vice Commandant, Admiral Ray, in the elevator before game time!

07/21/2018

CGC Heron underwent a time honored tradition of the change of command. Fair winds and following seas to LT Compagnoni. Good luck at University of Texas for civil engineering graduate school!

07/09/2018

Congratulations to the Coast Guard's newest cuttermen, BMC Melissa Polson, CS2 Joshua Malaska, and MK3 William O'Neill! Thank you for your five years of sea service aboard Coast Guard cutters!

06/02/2018

HERON's crew conducting medical and Machinery Space Fire training

05/31/2018

Late post--Congratulations to BMC Sigle on his advancement to Chief Petty Officer! BMC Sigle's family was able to pin on his anchors, marking a significant milestone in his career.

12/25/2017

During the holiday season, we are especially thankful for our service members and first responders standing the watch, including our own SN Dent. Happy holidays!

10/19/2017

MK2 Gathman, SN Dent, and FN O'Connell conducting maintenance on the P-6 pumps.

09/24/2017

MK2 Gathman hard at work maintaining our machinery!

09/24/2017

BM1 Sigle, BMC Polson, and MKC York administer a Boat Crewman board for SN Edge.

07/04/2017

As we celebrate Independence Day, we are thankful for those still standing the watch, both near and far. Stay safe on the water this Fourth of July!

06/30/2017

Good luck to BM1 Osborne and MK2 Healy, headed out to ANT Baltimore and STA St. Petersburg! Thank you for all your hard work over the past three years. We will miss you and your jokes!

06/30/2017

Great day of Boat Crewmember training with BM2 McCarthy, FN Lawn, SN Dent, SN Smith, and SN Edge!

04/12/2017

SN Smith, SN Edge, and MK2 Healy are working hard to complete dockside projects!

04/12/2017

Congratulations on your advancements FN Lawn and our departed shipmate, now MK3 Fucci!