Attention to award! This year’s winner of the George Gray Award is Ken Stetz for their art title "Absorbing the Roll". This award is named for the co-founder of the Coast Guard Art Program and is awarded each year in recognition of one Coast Guard artist for outstanding artistic achievement. George Gray worked as an artist for more than seven decades and specialized in historical and military themes. With a love for the military, he enlisted in the Coast Guard during WWII. During the Vietnam War he spent six weeks sketching Marines in action for the U.S. Navy’s fine arts program. He co-founded COGAP in the early 1980’s and served as its chairman for over 20 years. He passed away in 2004 at the age of 96. Check out the 2024 CG Art Collection online: https://lnkd.in/edGtE3xS. #CGartprogram #COGAP #Art #GoergeGrayAward #GeorgeGray #USCG #CoastGuard
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The mission of the U.S. Coast Guard is to protect the public, the environment, and U.S. economic interests — in the nation's ports and waterways, along the coast, on international waters, or in any maritime region as required to support national security. As one of the five branches of the Armed Forces, the U.S. Coast Guard is vital to our nation's safety and security. U.S. Coast Guard personnel are the backbone of America’s maritime security. They represent the diverse makeup of our nation and support not only those on active duty but also families, veterans, and retirees through education, training and benefit programs. The U.S. Coast Guard also employs a topnotch civilian workforce, with more than 7,000 positions in nearly 100 locations nationwide. Search for Jobs and Internships at USAJobs.gov. Learn more about our service: Coast Guard Compass: http://coastguard.dodlive.mil Coast Guard All Hands: http://allhands.coastguard.dodlive.mil Coast Guard Maritime Commons: http://mariners.coastguard.dodlive.mil
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- Washington, DC
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- 1790
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Aids to Navigation 🟥🟩 Coast Guard Cutter Harry Claiborne’s crew is hard at work in Houston-Galveston, Texas, following Hurricane Beryl, ensuring any displaced Aids to Navigation (ATON) are returned to their correct positions. ATON is critical, especially post natural disaster, to ensure safe and secure navigation along the economically vital Marine Transportation System. #USCG #CoastGuard #uscgberyl #hurricaneberyl #hurricaneszn2024
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#WhereAreWeWednesday A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk aircrew at this location recently tested new hoisting techniques that allow for the simultaneous recovery of a rescue swimmer and litter, streamlining operations and enhancing safety for those we rescue. HINTS: 1. The air station is located in the oldest city of the state. 2. The air station’s AOR (area of responsibility) includes approximately 12,000 miles of isolated and rugged coastlines. 3. You can only reach this unit by boat or aircraft. 4. A dormant volcano is easily visible from the air station. 5. The air station is located on the same latitude as Riga, the capital of Latvia. #USCG #CoastGuard #SAR #training #helicopter #volcano
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Meet Petty Officer Third Class Lauren Uhl, an Avionics Electrical Technician at U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Savannah “Women benefit the U.S. Coast Guard by bringing a different perspective to the service,” said Uhl. “Having a diverse workforce allows us to tackle bigger-picture issues with several opposite and unique points of view.” “My advice to the younger generation of women wanting to join the Coast Guard or military, in general, would be to not let anyone, even yourself, convince you that you’re not capable of doing something just because you’re a female." "Growing up, my dad always told me I could do anything a boy can do. That has always stuck with me and played a huge role in me pursuing a career in a predominantly male profession.” Fun fact: Uhl's father served for 21 years in the USCG Visit gocoastguard.com to learn more about opportunities available to you in the United States Coast Guard. PA3 Vincent Moreno, PADET JAX , U.S. Coast Guard Southeast
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Stay afloat safely by avoiding boating under the influence. Identify a boat operator who will be the sober skipper and keep everyone safe. #BUI #boatsober #soberskipper #safeboating #uscg #CoastGuard
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#longblueline Read along with us today as we learn about Robert Ward and the Joseph T. Dickman at D-Day. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/egnE7QQD
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#fotofriday U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Logistic Center has completed upgrades to the HC-144 Ocean Sentry fleet. The final upgraded aircraft of this fleet conducted its test flight this past week. This was the last HC-144 Ocean Sentry of the 18 aircraft fleet to receive the Ocean Sentry Refresh (cockpit systems upgrade) and Minotaur Mission System installation (the latest mission sensor suite). These upgrades will significantly enhance Coast Guard's capabilities to carry out maritime missions. #USCG #CoastGuard #upgrade #OceanSentry
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Teamwork makes the dream work! An air crew from Coast Guard Air Station Sitka teamed up with the Juneau Police Department to share insights on MEDEVAC, shoreside rescue, and other operations. These collaborative efforts build understanding and interoperability that could prove vital in emergencies and ensure that the Coast Guard remains #alwaysready. #USCG #CoastGuard #Sitka #Juneau #Alaska #teamwork
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Action breeds confidence and courage. The U.S. Coast Guard Port Security Units (PSUs) are a dedicated rapid-response expeditionary force that can deploy anywhere in the world within 96 hours to defend critical assets and infrastructure. Fulfill important and exciting missions, build your leadership skills and get training that you can apply to a civilian career in the USCG. Visit gocoastguard.com for more information 🇺🇸⚓️
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In Case You Missed It! #ICYMI Sunday’s episode of “How Did They Fix That?” featured multiple Coast Guard units from U.S. Coast Guard Northeast and U.S. Coast Guard Mid-Atlantic. The show explains what it takes to repair and maintain the world’s mightiest machines, and highlights the engineers, mechanics, and technicians who keep them running. The episode aired Sunday night on the Smithsonian Channel and will be available to stream soon on Paramount+. Disclaimer: Information about this television show is published for the general awareness and does not constitute an endorsement of any non-federal entity involved in the production or dissemination of this series by either the Department of Homeland Security or the U.S. Coast Guard. https://lnkd.in/gcgKC_9B #TeamCoastGuard #USCG #ICYMI
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