AUGUST 26, 2019 - The U.S Coast Guard’s two newest national security cutters were commissioned Saturday during a ceremony presided over by Adm. Karl Schultz, the Coast Guard’s commandant. The Coast Guard Cutter Kimball (WMSL 756) and the Coast Guard Cutter Midgett (WMSL 757) were ‘brought to life’ during the rare dual-commissioning ceremony at Base Honolulu where the two … [Read more...]
DHS and Coast Guard Launch Rescue Challenge For Boater Safety
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018, New London, CT - Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), in collaboration with the U.S. Coast Guard Research and Development Center (RDC), launched the U.S. Coast Guard Ready for Rescue Challenge, a $255,000 prize competition that seeks boater safety solutions that will help make it easier to find people … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Cadets Redesign Helicopter Rescue Basket
MAY 11, 2018, New London, CT - Coast Guard Academy cadets studying mechanical engineering here have been prototyping a new and improved rescue basket, which could revolutionize the way the Coast Guard conducts search and rescue missions with MH-60 Jayhawk helicopters. First class cadets Christian Breviario, Riely Brande, Benjamin Crutchfield, Nolan Richerson and Spencer … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Decommissions 9th High Endurance Cutter After Nearly 50 Years
MARCH 30, 2018, Honolulu, HI — The Coast Guard decommissioned its ninth High Endurance Cutter after nearly 50 years of service as part of recapitalization efforts during a ceremony at Coast Guard Base Honolulu, Thursday. The Coast Guard Cutter Sherman is one of the Coast Guard’s four remaining 378-foot High Endurance Cutters still in operation. The fleet of 378-foot High … [Read more...]
U.S. Coast Guard Reserve: Celebrating 75 Years of Dedicated Service
February 19, 2016, by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sara A. Romero - Today marks the diamond anniversary for the Coast Guard Reserve, founded on Feb. 19, as part of the Auxiliary and Reserve Act of 1941. For 75 years Coast Guard Reserve members have served along side the active duty force in every major conflict, or crisis, this nation has faced. During World War II, reservists … [Read more...]