Coast Guard News
July 14, 2015
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A Coast Guard Station Valdez, Alaska, boatcrew and a Valdez Fire Department emergency medical technician medevaced a man from the Valdez Narrows near Valdez, Tuesday morning.
The station’s 45-foot Response Boat-Medium crew and a local EMT transferred the mariner to the Port of Valdez where Valdez Fire Department personnel transferred him to Providence Valdez Medical Center for further care. ... [Read More]
July 14, 2015
CLEARWATER, Fla.— The 35-year-old survivor and his dog who were rescued, Friday, met their Coast Guard heroes at the Coast Guard Air Station in Clearwater, Monday.
The mariner and his dog, Evi, were rescued after his 30-foot sailboat, Southern Belle, caught fire 69 miles west of Hudson, Florida.
The man took a tour of the air station and was able to meet the entire MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew that rescued him, including the flight mechanic, rescue swimmer, and both pilots.... [Read More]
July 13, 2015
SEATTLE — The Coast Guard suspended the active search for a missing cruise ship passenger northwest of Protection Island in the Strait of Juan de Fuca, at 6:10 p.m., Monday
“We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to those affected, however, despite our best efforts we have been unable to locate the missing passenger,” said Eric Cookson, a command duty officer at Sector Puget Sound. ... [Read More]
July 13, 2015
SEATTLE — The Coast Guard suspended the active search for a missing cruise ship passenger northwest of Protection Island in the Strait of Juan de Fuca, at 6:10 p.m., Monday
“We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to those affected, however, despite our best efforts we have been unable to locate the missing passenger,” said Eric Cookson, a command duty officer at Sector Puget Sound. ... [Read More]
July 13, 2015
The Coast Guard is known for performing rescues at sea. It’s not every day, however, Coast Guardsmen find themselves plucking 500-pound lifeguard stands from the water and transferring them ashore.
When the Rehoboth Beach Patrol in Delaware realized seven of their lifeguard stands were missing Thursday, they were puzzled. It was unclear at first what happened to the stands, which cost about $900 each.... [Read More]
July 13, 2015
The Coast Guard is known for performing rescues at sea. It’s not every day, however, Coast Guardsmen find themselves plucking 500-pound lifeguard stands from the water and transferring them ashore.
When the Rehoboth Beach Patrol in Delaware realized seven of their lifeguard stands were missing Thursday, they were puzzled. It was unclear at first what happened to the stands, which cost about $900 each.... [Read More]
July 13, 2015
SEATTLE — Coast Guard crews are searching for a cruise ship passenger northwest of Protection Island in the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Monday.
Coast Guard crews from Air Station Port Angeles, Coast Guard Cutter Blueshark, Coast Guard Cutter Wahoo and Station Port Angeles are conducting a search of the area.... [Read More]
July 13, 2015
SEATTLE — Coast Guard crews are searching for a cruise ship passenger northwest of Protection Island in the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Monday.
Coast Guard crews from Air Station Port Angeles, Coast Guard Cutter Blueshark, Coast Guard Cutter Wahoo and Station Port Angeles are conducting a search of the area.... [Read More]
July 13, 2015
BALTIMORE — The crew of Coast Guard Sector Baltimore held a change-of-command ceremony Friday in Baltimore.
During the ceremony, Capt. Kevin C. Kiefer transferred command to Capt. Lonne P. Harrison Jr.
The change-of-command ceremony marks a transfer of total responsibility and authority from one individual to another. The ceremony is a time-honored tradition, conducted before the assembled crew, as well as honored guests and dignitaries in order to formally demonstrate the continuity of the authority within a command.... [Read More]
July 13, 2015
BALTIMORE — The crew of Coast Guard Sector Baltimore held a change-of-command ceremony Friday in Baltimore.
During the ceremony, Capt. Kevin C. Kiefer transferred command to Capt. Lonne P. Harrison Jr.
The change-of-command ceremony marks a transfer of total responsibility and authority from one individual to another. The ceremony is a time-honored tradition, conducted before the assembled crew, as well as honored guests and dignitaries in order to formally demonstrate the continuity of the authority within a command.... [Read More]
July 13, 2015
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CHARLESTON, S.C. — Four people were rescued, Monday morning, by the Coast Guard following an extensive search after they did not return from a fishing trip off the South Carolina coast, Sunday.
Brian Judy, age 39, Kenny Winningham, age 40, and two 11-year-old boys are reported to be in stable condition.... [Read More]
July 13, 2015
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CHARLESTON, S.C. — Four people were rescued, Monday morning, by the Coast Guard following an extensive search after they did not return from a fishing trip off the South Carolina coast, Sunday.
Brian Judy, age 39, Kenny Winningham, age 40, and two 11-year-old boys are reported to be in stable condition.... [Read More]
July 13, 2015
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TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — The Coast Guard conducted a change-of-command ceremony at Air Station Traverse City, Monday.
Cmdr. Gregory Matyas relieved Capt. Sean Cross as commanding officer. The ceremony was presided over by Rear Adm. June Ryan, commander of the Ninth Coast Guard District.... [Read More]
July 13, 2015
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TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — The Coast Guard conducted a change-of-command ceremony at Air Station Traverse City, Monday.
Cmdr. Gregory Matyas relieved Capt. Sean Cross as commanding officer. The ceremony was presided over by Rear Adm. June Ryan, commander of the Ninth Coast Guard District.... [Read More]
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July 13, 2015
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Four people were rescued by the Coast Guard following an extensive search after they did not return from a fishing trip off the South Carolina Coast, Sunday.
Brian Judy, age 39, Kenny Winningham, age 40, and two 11-year-old boys are reported to be in stable condition.
The four were rescued after an HC-130 Hercules airplane crew spotted their boat 23-foot capsized boat earlier, approximately 12 miles off the Charleston, South Carolina coast.... [Read More]
July 13, 2015
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Four people were rescued by the Coast Guard following an extensive search after they did not return from a fishing trip off the South Carolina Coast, Sunday.
Brian Judy, age 39, Kenny Winningham, age 40, and two 11-year-old boys are reported to be in stable condition.
The four were rescued after an HC-130 Hercules airplane crew spotted their boat 23-foot capsized boat earlier, approximately 12 miles off the Charleston, South Carolina coast.... [Read More]
July 13, 2015
CHARLESTON, S.C. — The Coast Guard is searching for four overdue boaters approximately 13 miles off Charleston, South Carolina, after the spouse of one of the boaters reported they did not return home as expected Sunday evening. ... [Read More]
July 13, 2015
CHARLESTON, S.C. — The Coast Guard is searching for four overdue boaters approximately 13 miles off Charleston, South Carolina, after the spouse of one of the boaters reported they did not return home as expected Sunday evening. ... [Read More]