Admiral Allen retires from Coast Guard
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Today, Admiral Allen officially retired from the United States Coast Guard. When he wakes up tomorrow morning as a civilian, he will no longer wear the uniform but will continue to serve the nation as the National Incident Commander of the BP oil spill.
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BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Information and Suggestions
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
As the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill continues to generate interest, we want to reiterate the best place for information on response efforts - the official Unified Area Command Website. The entire site is full of regularly updated useful information, some of the best resources include the maps (daily trajectory forecasts, oil impact assessment and situation [...]
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ADM Papp rallies the Coast Guard
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Earlier this week, we brought you Admiral Bob Papp’s first hand account of the ongoing Coast Guard role in the Deepwater Horizon Response. Moments ago, Admiral Papp sent an All Hands e-mail to the men and women of the service rallying them to “stand a taut watch” as the Coast Guard faces “the most challenging [...]
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Stay up to the minute with the Deepwater Horizon Response
Friday, June 11, 2010
Earlier today, the federal government launched a new widget to share the latest information from the Deepwater Horizon Response. The widget includes links to the official Deepwater Horizon Response website, information for volunteers, how to submit a claim, and the very latest health and safety information for those who live in the Gulf region. Click [...]
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ADM Papp updates from the Gulf of Mexico
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Yesterday, Admiral Bob Papp, Commandant of the Coast Guard, spent the first of what will be three days touring Coast Guard operations in support of the Deepwater Horizon Response. It was a busy day of fly-overs, meeting with Coasties and talking to the media. The task before us is immense but the dedication of our [...]
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Papp Provides Forces, Logistics for Gulf Spill Response
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Adm. Bob Papp, commandant, U.S. Coast Guard, is working this week to fine tune Coast Guard support to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill response effort. One immediate result of Papp’s trip is the transfer of Federal On-Scene Coordinator duties between Rear Adm. Mary Landry and Rear Adm. James Watson that occurred Tuesday at Unified Area [...]
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Gulf Oil Spill on National Geographic
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
As the world continues to follow the response to the catastrophic oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, National Geographic Channel will air the special Gulf Oil Spill. Combining stunning video obtained from the Coast Guard and emergency response crews alongside interviews with some of the first Coast Guardsmen on scene, the one hour special [...]
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BP attempts “top kill” to stop oil leak
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
At approximately 1 p.m. (CDT) this afternoon, BP initiated a procedure referred to as a “top kill” in an attempt to stop the flow of oil into the Gulf of Mexico resulting from the explosion and collapse of the Deepwater Horizon Response oil rig on April 20, 2010. BP officials estimate a 60-70% chance of [...]
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Guardian of the Week: Admiral Thad Allen
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
We’re bringing you the Guardian of the Week a few days early in recognition of the change of command ceremony that saw Admiral Robert Papp succeed Admiral Thad Allen as Commandant of the Coast Guard earlier today. Much has been said and written about Admiral Allen over the past several weeks, but we wanted to [...]
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Change of Command: Commandant of the Coast Guard
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
In a time-honored change of command ceremony presided over by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, Robert J. Papp assumed command as the 24th Commandant of the Coast Guard. Admiral Papp’s relief of Admiral Thad Allen marks the conclusion of the transition to a new leadership team for the Coast Guard over the next [...]
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