Adm. Papp spends Thanksgiving in Bahrain with Coast Guardsmen, meets with U.S. and Bahraini officials
Commandant of the Coast Guard Adm. Bob Papp visited Bahrain last week, the second leg of a series of official visits to meet with partner organizations and Coast Guardsmen stationed or deployed overseas.
Adm. Papp visits international partners in Malta
Commandant of the Coast Guard Adm. Bob Papp visited Malta last week, kicking off an international trip to meet with partner organizations and visit Coast Guard personnel stationed or deployed overseas. This visit further strengthened ties between the Coast Guard and Malta and underscored many areas of mutual interest.
A look back at 10 years in the Middle East
Tearful goodbyes, a mission on the other side of the world, sweltering heat and long days in the Persian Gulf followed by joyous homecomings. For the past 10 years Port Security Units have cycled through Kuwait Naval Base and provided security to for the vital personnel and supplies neeeded for Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and New Dawn. After completing their mission overseas recently, here’s a look back at their journey through photos…
From Land of the Midnight Sun to the Middle East
After nearly three years serving aboard Alaska-based Coast Guard Cutter Sycamore, Chief Petty Officer Jason Devin – a chief machinery technician and command chief for the cutter – recently traded Cordova’s cold, snowy winter for a hot, sandy summer, as he arrived as the engineer petty officer aboard cutter Wrangell, currently stationed with Patrol Forces Southwest Asia, Bahrain.
Adm. Papp reviews mission of Patrol Forces Southwest Asia
Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Bob Papp visited Coast Guard Patrol Forces Southwest Asia in Manama, Bahrain, this week to learn more about the unit’s evolving mission in support of U.S. naval forces in the region and meet with Coast Guard personnel. This coordination is critical to the Coast Guard’s continued support, as part of the combined armed forces in the area, to protect U.S. national interests.
Shipmate of the Week – MK2 Garett Brada
Hawaii’s second biggest island, Maui, is known for its dazzling sun and striking coastline. But for many in the Coast Guard, a trip to Maui will take you far from Hawaiian waters, halfway around the world, to the Middle East. [...]
Port Security Unit 313 welcomed home
Written by Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Anderson, public affairs specialist The Everett, Wash., based Port Security Unit 313 arrived at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Saturday to a standing ovation from airline passengers who were waiting for their flights at the [...]
Guardians deploy to Middle East on security mission
Guardians from Port Security Unit 312 deployed yesterday to provide support and protection for high-value assets across the Middle East. Port Security Units (PSU) provide port security in support of military and humanitarian operations worldwide and are required to be [...]
