Choppers support Wounded Warriors
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
On the morning of May 5, 2012 near, Coast Guard Sector Field Office Galveston, a low rumble could be heard outside the base as approximately 40 motorcycles and their riders gathered outside for the Wounded Warrior Project charity ride. This event, sponsored by the Chief Petty Officers Association as well as local motorcycle clubs and [...]
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U.S. and Mexico: Working together, protecting the Gulf Coast
Friday, May 11, 2012
Handling any large oil spill is always an extremely difficult situation. These types of responses typically require multiple agencies from the federal, state and local levels working together to mitigate impacts to both the environment and the local citizenry. Now imagine trying to do this across another country’s border. How are you going to coordinate [...]
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A History of Excellence
Friday, May 4, 2012
The Coast Guard loves its history. We name everything after our heros. From our ships, to our buildings, to our awards, everything we do says a little about who we are and a lot about where we came from. The Kimball Award is good example of this. Sumner I. Kimball was brought in as an [...]
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Spreading the word
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Written by: Ensign Eric Hudson The Coast Guard conducts multiple missions ranging from aids to navigation to marine safety. But perhaps the mission we are most known for is search and rescue. Coast Guard members work and train tirelessly to stay prepared in case the unthinkable happens and someone needs our help. But how often [...]
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1812: The war that shaped America
Friday, April 20, 2012
Looking back over every war that America has been involved in, it’s easy to see the positives in retrospect. World War I and II gave the U.S. a giant boost to its economy, pulling it out of the Great Depression and making it one of the most technologically advanced nations in the world. But, if [...]
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Guiding the way
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Throughout the waters of Houston and Galveston are a nearly invisible pathway of swift currents and deep channels that many ocean-goers must navigate. One of the units tasked with ensuring all vessels are able to safely navigate these waterways is Aids to Navigation Team Galveston. ANT Galveston is made up of 16 men and women [...]
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Coast Guard Cutter Dauntless returns home
Monday, April 16, 2012
Written by: Ens. Eric Hudson While patrolling the Gulf of Mexico the crew of the Dauntless successfully executed a multitude of missions ranging from the protection of living marine resources to a patrol of the exclusive economic zone. Protecting the U.S. EEZ and key areas of the high seas is an important mission for the [...]
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Protecting the country and supporting the community
Monday, April 16, 2012
Written by Ens. Eric Hudson The Coast Guard Cutter Dauntless proudly promoted opportunities for young adults, through community service and tours in the Galveston area during the months of March and April. Since November 2011, the Dauntless has provided tours more than 80 students in both the Houston and Galveston areas. Members of the Dauntless [...]
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Blue steel
Friday, April 13, 2012
As the nation remembers the War of 1812 this month, an auspicious irony of history lies in the room like an 800-foot tall ship. The three-year sequel to the Revolutionary War cut off the supply of British goods to America’s east coast, stimulating American manufacture, especially the Three Rivers maritime commerce. The British blockade of [...]
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Lake Charles shipmates honor Bataan Memorial Death March
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Written by member of MSU Lake Charles On March 25 2012, two teams of five from Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles, La., participated in the 23rd annual Bataan Memorial Death March. The Bataan Memorial Death March is a challenging 26.2-mile march through the high desert terrain of White Sands Missile Range, conducted in [...]
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