itCG-airborne storm warnings, inert ordnance found, fake distress call prosecuted, debris launched investigation
Thursday, August 20, 2009
It’s not just search and rescue missions that get our aircraft in the air. During severe storms, we are part of the storm warning team. Not only does the aircraft report back on the status of the storm, but it also broadcasts messages to warn mariners that the storm is approaching. Today, a C-130 fixed [...]
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itCG-going green, VIP tours Woods Hole, more tropical storm activity
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Looks like we are starting to go from orange to “green” as several of our units turn to environmentally friendly technology. Over the weekend, there have been a few articles about our use of “green” equipment and products for base projects. One over at CG Air Station Elizabeth City and another at CG Training Center [...]
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itCG-2008 boating stats, fisheries enforcement, 14 people rescued in three SAR cases
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Coast Guard just published the 2008 boating statistics report yesterday. Unfortunately, the report shows a rise in boating fatalities from 2007. About two-thirds of the victims drowned and 90 percent of those victims were not wearing a life jacket. Alcohol is a leading contributing factor in 17 percent of the deaths. Other top factors contributing [...]
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