What’s your story?
We want to hear from you. Do you have a Coast Guard story to share? Whether you’re a Coastie or someone that has been connected with the Coast Guard, send in your stories for consideration. You can submit with photos as well if you have them.
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| 1st Operational Coast Guard UAS Pilot ready to Develop Program |
After eight years of testing the Department of Defense Unmanned Aircraft Systems program, the U.S. Coast Guard has its first qualified operational UAS pilot ready to develop and implement training and standardization for the service’s newest branch of aviation assets—UAVs or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. |
Story by:
Petty Officer 2nd Class Thomas M. Blue
Posted: 04/09/10
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| A Guardian Conviction |
On October 29, 2009, a Coast Guard HC-130, stationed at Air Station Sacramento, was involved in a mid-air collision off the coast of San Diego and the lives of the seven crewmembers aboard were lost. In the days
that followed Coast Guard aviation crews from all around the country demonstrated their commitment to these core values. |
Story by:
San Francisco Public Affairs
Posted: 04/09/10
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| U.S. Coast Guardsmen, Auxiliary join Molokai Residents for Native Hawaiian Festival |
Coast Guard participation in the Jan. 31, 2010, Molokai Native Hawaiian Festival. |
Story by Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael De Nyse
U.S. Coast Guard 14th District External Affairs
Posted: 04/08/10
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| The Infamous Shetland Hazing Incident of 1975 |
This is a true wild story of a hazing of a new crew member at the Shetland Islands LORAN C Monitor Station in 1975 that went too far. Although things went awry, it turned out fine. |
Story by:
Tim Nixon
Posted: 04/08/10
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| Whale Sanctuary Patrols |
The Coast Guard in D14 teams with local and state partners to protect humpback whales in the Pacific. |
Story by:
Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael De Nyse
14th Coast Guard District External Affairs
Posted: 04/08/10
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