by Gary Thomas | Jul 18, 2012 | USCG News
NEWPORT, R.I.—The U.S. Coast Guard is marking the retirement of its commander at Coast Guard Station Castle Hill and honoring him as he steps down as the service's so-called "ancient keeper," a title bestowed on the guard's most...
by Gary Thomas | Jul 12, 2012 | USCG News
NEWPORT, R.I.—The U.S. Coast Guard is marking the retirement of its commander at Coast Guard Station Castle Hill and honoring him as he steps down as the service's so-called "ancient keeper," a title bestowed on the guard's most...
by Gary Thomas | Jul 11, 2012 | USCG News
KODIAK, Alaska — Capt. Jerald Woloszynski will assume command of Coast Guard Base Kodiak from Capt. Karl Moore during a formal change of command ceremony Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Northern Lights Recreational Facility on the base. Moore, a native of...
by Gary Thomas | Jul 2, 2012 | USCG News
BOSTON — The U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle arrived in the port of Boston to participate in the War of 1812 Bicentennial commemorations Saturday at 10 a.m. The Eagle has been used as a training ship for the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London,...
by Gary Thomas | Jun 29, 2012 | USCG News
Centenarian Elfie Larkin, a Coast Guard World War II veteran and SPAR, admires her birthday cake during a surprise event held in her honor Dec. 7, 2011. More than 160 people helped Larkin celebrate her 100th birthday at the Oakland Zoo...
by Gary Thomas | Jun 25, 2012 | USCG News
NEW LONDON — New cadets are reporting to the Coast Guard Academy today for the seven-week training program known as Swab Summer. The academy in New London says the cadets from around the country make up the most diverse class in its history. Thirty-five percent...