Tag Archives: U.S. Coast Guard

Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, Coast Guard Commandant

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Josiah Wilson

Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Bob Papp calls for courage and leadership from Coast Guardsmen to combat sexual violence within the service.
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Posted in DoD News, Rotator, Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention | Tagged Chuck Hagel, defense secretary, Department of Defense, DoD, Secretary of Defense, sexual assault awareness, Sexual Assault Prevention, U.S. Coast Guard, USCG | 1 Comment

Photo: Coast Guard Seaman Steven Aragon practices his metal inert gas welding skills at Coast Guard Base Kodiak, Alaska, Feb. 25, 2013. The base manages several services and facilities as part of their morale, welfare and recreation offerings including the theater, gym, bowling center, golf course, boat house, auto hobby shop and more. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Sara Francis.

Worth A Thousand Words: Welding Technique

Posted on March 7, 2013 by bniegel

Coast Guard Seaman Steven Aragon practices his metal inert gas welding skills at Coast Guard Base Kodiak, Alaska, Feb. 25, 2013.
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Posted in Rotator, Worth A Thousand Words | Tagged Alaska, auto hobby shop, boat house, bowling center, Coast Guard Base, Coast Guard Base Kodiak, Coast Guard Seaman, golf course, gym, inert gas welding, Kodiak, military, MWR, theater, U.S. Coast Guard, USCG, welding | Leave a comment

Photo: A Coast Guard 45-foot Medium Response Boat is shown moored at Coast Guard Station Portsmouth, Va., following it's delivery to the station, Jan. 10, 2013. The new RB-M is scheduled to replace the unit's 41-foot Utility Boat and is part of the service's plan to standardize and revitalize its shore-based boat fleet. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Brandyn Hill)

Worth A Thousand Words: Shiny and New

Posted on January 19, 2013 by bniegel

A Coast Guard 45-foot Medium Response Boat is shown moored at Coast Guard StationPortsmouth, Va.
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Posted in Rotator, Worth A Thousand Words | Tagged 41-foot Utility Boat, 45-foot Medium Response Boat, boat, Coast Guard, Coast Guard Station Portsmouth, Elizabeth River, fleet, military, modernization, new asset, ocean, pier, RB-M, replace aging fleet, small boat, U.S. Coast Guard, upgrade, USCG, Utility Boat, VA, Virginia | Leave a comment

Photo: Col. James C. Markert, Regimental Commander, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), leads the Joint Task Force-National Capitol Region marching element during inaugural practice, Jan. 10, on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. The marching element will escort President Barack Obama to the White House during his inauguration, Jan. 21, in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jose Torres, Jr.)

Troops Prepare to Support Presidential Inauguration Events

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Erin Wittkop

More than 2,100 military personnel will be marching in the parade, with a total of about 5,000 troops supporting the inauguration.
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Posted in DoD News, Rotator | Tagged 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment “The Old Guard”, Air Force, Air National Guard, airmen, Armed Forces Color Guard, Army, Army Col. James C. Markert, Barack Obama, Coast Guard, Coast Guard Reserve, Coast Guardsmen, Commander in Chief, Commander in Chief's Guard, D.C., Drum Major, Drum Major Master Sgt. William White, Inaugural Parade, Inauguration, Inauguration Day, Joint Task Force - National Capital Region, Maj. Gen. Michael S. Linnington, Marine Barracks Washington, Marine Corps, Marines, Master Sgt. Scott Little, Merchant Marine, military personnel, National Guard, National Guardsmen, Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, President Barack Obama, President Obama, President-elect Barack Obama, Presidential Escort, Presidential Inaugural Committee, Presidential Inauguration, sailors, service members, soldiers, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Army Band, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Reserve, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Marines, U.S. Merchant Marine, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. National Guard, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Navy, U.S. Navy Reserve, U.S.. Army, United States Air Force, United States Air Force Academy, United States Army, United States Army Band (Pershing's Own), United States Coast Guard, United States Coast Guard Academy, United States Coast Guard Reserve, United States Marine Corps, United States Marines, United States Merchant Marine, United States National Guard, United States Naval Academy, United States Navy, United States Navy Reserve, United States President, Washington D.C. National Guard | Leave a comment

Army Secretary John M. McHugh speaks with Army cycling team members Tim Patterson and Juan Soto before the beginning of the 2012 Warrior Games in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 1, 2012. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Raymond Piper

Warrior Games Announces 4th Annual Competition

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Erin Wittkop

Story by Warrior Transition Command Edited by Erin Wittkop, Defense Media Activity The 2013 Warrior Games are slated for May 11-17, Colorado Springs, Colo. More than 200 wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans are expected to participate in …
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Posted in DoD News, Rotator, Warrior Games | Tagged adaptive sports, Air Force, airmen, Army, Army Sgt. 1st Class Raymond Piper, Bob Woodruff Foundation, BP, Chairman's Cup, Coast Guard, Defense Department, Deloitte, Fisher House Foundation, Marines, Navy, Olympic Training Center, paralympics, sailors, soldiers, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Airmen, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Marines, U.S. Navy, U.S. Olympic Committee, U.S. Paralympics, U.S. Sailors, U.S. Soldiers, U.S.. Army, United States Air Force, United States Army, United States Coast Guard, United States Marine Corps, United States Navy, USO, Veterans Affairs Department, warrior games, Warrior Games 2013, Warrior Transition Command, wounded warriors | Leave a comment