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Coast Guards of the Caribbean

Story and photos by PA1 Dana Warr, D7 Public Affairs

PORT ROYAL, Jamaica -- U.S. Coast Guard forces have been training for years to excel and exceed expectations during national events throughout the country.  Working with other agencies within the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Defense, the Coast Guard has successfully protected and represented the people, the infrastructure and the waterways during numerous accounts including the Global Eight Summit in Brunswick, Ga., Super Bowl XXXIX in Jacksonville, Fla., the Democratic National Convention in Boston and the Republican National Convention in Washington, D.C... FULL TEXT

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gentian1.jpgCaribbean Loses Long-Time Friend : So Long and Farewell



Story and Photos by PA3 James Judge, D7 Public Affairs

MIAMI - The wind gently glided past the colorful flags that
hung from the focsle to the mast and from the mast to the
fantail of the Caribbean Support Tender as the sun prepared
to set for the last time on... FULL TEXT

Hatchett2.jpgSeventh District Command Center - Excellence in Command and Control





Story and photos byLt. Cmdr. C.T. O'Neil, D7 Public Affairs
 

MIAMI -- The operations tempo is nearly as hot as the summer sun.  Totaling more than 1,500 law enforcement and 6,500 search and rescue cases, the volume of work generated within the U.S. Coast Guard's Seventh District's 1.8 million square mile area of... FULL TEXT

Disabled SailboatKingfisher Crew Rescue Honeymooners

Story and photo by PA2 Bobby Nash, PADET Jacksonville, Fla.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Coast Guard brought an elderly couple
to safety after their vessel became disabled and drifted for fives
days 66-miles east of Jacksonville April 18... FULL TEXT

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Story and photos by PA1 Donnie Brzuska, PADET Jacksonville, Fla.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Members of  the Coast Guard's Maritime Safety and Security Team Kings Bay, Ga., met April 17 with from The Bridge of Northeast Florida, a non-profit organization that helps Jacksonville's at risk youth to discuss their jobs and the... FULL TEXT

lightning strike 1.jpgLightning Strikes Tampa Bay : Local Law Enforcement Agencies Join in Bay Operation

Story by PA1 Tasha Tully, PADET St. Petersburg, Fla.

TAMPA, Fla. - Several local and federal law-enforcement agencies in
and around the Tampa Bay area joined together April 21 for operation
"Lightning Strike", an operation focusing on vessel safety inspections, background checks and port security... FULL TEXT

40 years 3.jpgForty Years of Selfless Service

Story and photos by PA1 Dana Warr, D7 Public Affairs 

MIAMI -- No one else in the Coast Guard has an earlier enlistment date or served more time on active-duty than Coast Guard Master Chief Petty Officer Roger "Buck" Ward.  At least until Friday, June 16th... FULL TEXT

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Story by Lt. Raymond Summerlin, Sector St. Petersburg, Fla., Chaplain
 

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Have you ever heard of "CREDO"?  CREDO is an acronym which stands for Chaplains Religious Enrichment Development Operation and is basically a retreat and training... FULL TEXT

PIE.jpgCoast Guard Gives Back: Volunteers Make The Difference!



Story by PA1 Tasha Tully, PADET St. Petersburg, Fla.

 

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Once a week, once a month, or once a year...even a little kindness goes a long way.  Just ask any of Sector St. Petersburg's 12, Partnership in Education (PIE)... FULL TEXT

Don't Get Caught in the Rain :
Be Prepared for Another Busy Hurricane Season

Story by PA3 James Judge, D7 Public Affairs

It is that time of year again when weathermen, reporters, journalists and news anchors overuse trite phrases like "we dodged another bullet" and "were not out of the woods yet" and they all have the same two messages
for anyone listening... FULL TEXT
 

CGMA and You : Disaster Assistance

Story by PA2 Bobby Nash, PADET Jacksonville, Fla.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- In the time of a major disaster, like a hurricane, Coast Guard Mutual Assistance's (CGMA) initial objective is to rapidly provide emergency assistance for evacuation and the cash needed to meet basic living expenses such as food, shelter, clothing and other essential items... FULL TEXT

060531-G-5598B-001 coastline72dpi.jpgCoast Guard, Navy Test Security at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay


Story and photos by PA1 Donnie Brzuska, PADET Jacksonville, Fla.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Coast Guard and Navy conducted a joint exercise May 31 on the Cumberland Sound, Ga., designed to test the Coast Guard's ability to deter, detect and disrupt hostile acts directed at U.S. naval vessels... FULL TEXT

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Story and photos by PA3 Sandra-Kay Kneen, PADET St. Petersburg, Fla.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg, Fla., proudly hosted Coast Guard Auxiliary Division Seven's first "Blessing of the Fleet" ceremony May 27... FULL TEXT

All unit EPOYs cropped.jpgSuccessfully Meeting Challenges Earns District Seven Enlisted Persons of the Year Honors

Story and photos by Lt. Cmdr. C. T. O'Neil, D7 Public Affairs

MIAMI - One is active-duty, the other a reservist.  One comes from the deck force, one comes from engineering.  One joined the Coast Guard after six years of service with the U.S. Army, the other has served... FULL TEXT

InnovExpoAd.jpgInnovation Builds the Coast Guard of the Future 



Story by PA2 Judy Silverstein, Rescue 21 Public Affairs

TAMPA, Fla. - For six years, the Coast Guard's Innovation Council has showcased emerging technologies and whiz-bang gadgetry for the operational environment. This year was no different... FULL TEXT

BARGETOW1.jpg41-Foot Rescue Boat Saves Bridge from Destruction

Story by PA3Sandra-Kay Kneen, PADET St. Petersburg, Fla.

TAMPA, Fla. - The high seas and strong winds of Tropical Storm Alberto caused a 60-foot work barge to break free of its moorings and strike the northbound lanes of the Howard Franklin Bridge, Interstate 275, at about 2:30 a.m., June 13, causing the closure of the northbound... FULL TEXT

SevinCoastline.jpgCreator of "Officer Snook", "Sea Partners" Earns Certificate of Merit

Story and photograph by Lt. Cmdr. C. T. O'Neil, D7 Public Affairs

MIAMI - The vice president of Youth Environmental Programs Inc. and assistant national coordinator of the "Officer Snook" program was presented the Coast Guard Certificate of Merit during a ceremony held at the Seventh Coast Guard District Headquarters... FULL TEXT

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