Coast Guard News
January 29, 2015
NEW YORK – The Coast Guard responded to a disabled recreational vessel east of Sandy Hook, New Jersey, today.
At approximately 1:05 p.m., watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector New York command center in Staten Island, New York, received a report that a 25-foot recreational vessel with one passenger aboard was disabled and adrift 3-miles east of Sandy Hook, New Jersey.
A rescue boatcrew from Coast Guard Station Sandy Hook arrived on scene and towed the disabled vessel to Sheepshead Bay, New York, where another vessel took control of the tow.... [Read More]
January 29, 2015
Click HERE for video from the exercise.
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The U.S. Coast Guard, in collaboration with the Buffalo Police Department and U.S. Border Patrol, conducted a mock active shooter response exercise today at Coast Guard Sector Buffalo. The exercise, which began at 9 a.m., involved a mock active shooter-style attack on local Coast Guard units.... [Read More]
January 29, 2015
Click HERE for video from the exercise.
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The U.S. Coast Guard, in collaboration with the Buffalo Police Department and U.S. Border Patrol, conducted a mock active shooter response exercise today at Coast Guard Sector Buffalo. The exercise, which began at 9 a.m., involved a mock active shooter-style attack on local Coast Guard units.... [Read More]
January 29, 2015
A lancha and 196 pounds of of red snapper were interdicted Jan. 27, 2015. U.S. Coast Guard photos.
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – The Coast Guard interdicted a Mexican fishing crew poaching red snapper in the waters off South Texas late Tuesday night.... [Read More]
January 29, 2015
A lancha and 196 pounds of of red snapper were interdicted Jan. 27, 2015. U.S. Coast Guard photos.
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – The Coast Guard interdicted a Mexican fishing crew poaching red snapper in the waters off South Texas late Tuesday night.... [Read More]
January 29, 2015
A lancha and 196 pounds of of red snapper were interdicted Jan. 27, 2015. U.S. Coast Guard photos.
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – The Coast Guard interdicted a Mexican fishing crew poaching red snapper in the waters off South Texas late Tuesday night.... [Read More]
January 29, 2015
MIAMI — The Coast Guard is directing mariners to not climb historical reef lights in the Florida Keys due to their deterioration and unsound structural integrity.
These lights include:
Alligator Reef Light
American Shoal Reef Light
Carysfort Reef Light
Sand Key Reef Light
Sombrero Key Reef Light
While these structures are not at risk of collapsing, they have been determined to be unsafe for climbing.... [Read More]
January 29, 2015
CHICAGO – A Chicago woman pled guilty to making a false distress call nearly two years ago which led to several agencies launching a dangerous search and rescue operation in Lake Michigan off of Rogers Park Beach, the U.S. Attorney and Coast Guard announced, Thursday.
Leona Chewning, 24, was charged earlier this month with one count of communicating a false distress message to the Coast Guard. ... [Read More]
January 29, 2015
CHICAGO – A Chicago woman pled guilty to making a false distress call nearly two years ago which led to several agencies launching a dangerous search and rescue operation in Lake Michigan off of Rogers Park Beach, the U.S. Attorney and Coast Guard announced, Thursday.
Leona Chewning, 24, was charged earlier this month with one count of communicating a false distress message to the Coast Guard. ... [Read More]
January 29, 2015
CHICAGO – A Chicago woman pled guilty to making a false distress call nearly two years ago which led to several agencies launching a dangerous search and rescue operation in Lake Michigan off of Rogers Park Beach, the U.S. Attorney and Coast Guard announced, Thursday.
Leona Chewning, 24, was charged earlier this month with one count of communicating a false distress message to the Coast Guard. ... [Read More]
January 29, 2015
Petty Officer 3rd Class James Caraglin crawls toward Petty Officer 3rd Class Jeremiah Honeycutt as he practices an ice-rescue technique during a training session in Ashtabula, Ohio, Jan. 14, 2015.
Ice rescue is the main mission during the winter months at Station Ashtabula and crew members practice regularly to maintain proficiency.
U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Levi Read
... [Read More]
January 29, 2015
Petty Officer 3rd Class James Caraglin crawls toward Petty Officer 3rd Class Jeremiah Honeycutt as he practices an ice-rescue technique during a training session in Ashtabula, Ohio, Jan. 14, 2015.
Ice rescue is the main mission during the winter months at Station Ashtabula and crew members practice regularly to maintain proficiency.
U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Levi Read
... [Read More]
January 29, 2015
Petty Officer 3rd Class James Caraglin crawls toward Petty Officer 3rd Class Jeremiah Honeycutt as he practices an ice-rescue technique during a training session in Ashtabula, Ohio, Jan. 14, 2015.
Ice rescue is the main mission during the winter months at Station Ashtabula and crew members practice regularly to maintain proficiency.
U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Levi Read
... [Read More]
January 29, 2015
CAPE MAY, N.J. — Coast Guard crewmembers received domestic egress training Wednesday at Training Center Cape May.
Instructors from Joint Emergency Training Associates, a civilian company specializing in training of emergency services personnel, conducted a two-day training exercise to ensure proficiency in combating chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense training.
“This program is a proactive measurement to keep people safe,” said Willie Singleton, a lead instructor for the event.... [Read More]
January 29, 2015
CAPE MAY, N.J. — Coast Guard crewmembers received domestic egress training Wednesday at Training Center Cape May.
Instructors from Joint Emergency Training Associates, a civilian company specializing in training of emergency services personnel, conducted a two-day training exercise to ensure proficiency in combating chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense training.
“This program is a proactive measurement to keep people safe,” said Willie Singleton, a lead instructor for the event.... [Read More]
January 28, 2015
HONOLULU — A Coast Guard officer was convicted during a general court-martial for multiple violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice at the Coast Guard Courtroom in the Prince Kuhio Federal Building, Tuesday.
Ens. Johnson C. Knox was found guilty of the following charges:... [Read More]
January 28, 2015
HONOLULU — A Coast Guard officer was convicted during a general court-martial for multiple violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice at the Coast Guard Courtroom in the Prince Kuhio Federal Building, Tuesday.
Ens. Johnson C. Knox was found guilty of the following charges:... [Read More]
January 28, 2015
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January 28, 2015
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January 28, 2015
BUFFALO, N.Y. – The U.S. Coast Guard, in collaboration with the Buffalo Police Department and U.S. Border Patrol, is conducting a half-day active shooter response exercise Thursday morning at Coast Guard Sector Buffalo, located at 1 Fuhrmann Boulevard in Buffalo.
Those nearby should expect to hear gunshot sounds from blank ammunition being fired, emergency announcements, and yelling from exercise players, and may notice increased presence of police officers and emergency personnel. ... [Read More]