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Coast Guard Festival
the QUARTERDECK LOG Membership publication of the Coast Guard Combat Veterans Association. Publishes quarterly— Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. Not sold on a subscription basis. The Coast Guard Combat Veterans Association is a Non-Profit Association of Active Duty, Retired, Reserve and Honorably Discharged Former Members of the United States Coast Guard who served in, or provided direct support to, combat situations recognized by an appropriate military award while serving as a member of the United States Coast Guard. Volume 33, Number 3 Fall 2018 USS SERPENS (AK 97) SUNK BY ENEMY ACTION OR THROUGH ACCIDENT THE SINGLE LARGEST LOSS OF COAST GUARD PERSONNEL OF ANY WAR In This Issue: On Monday, January 29, 1945, the USS SERPENS (AK 97), Cover Story Pages 1, 8-10 an EC-2 Liberty-type vessel, blew up at 2318 local time while From The President Page 2, 3 moored at Berth Number 24, Lunga Point, Guadalcanal, From the Vice President Page 4 British Solomon Islands. 197 Coast Guardsmen, six Army and From the Secretary/Treasurer Page 5 one Public Health Service personnel lost their lives as the Auxiliary News Page 6-7 result of the explosion, the single largest loss of Coast Guard Convention information Pages 12-17 personnel of any war. First believed that the sinking was from Notices & Association News Pages 18-24 Featured Articles Pages 25-28 enemy action, it was later concluded that the explosion was Sea Stories Page 29 possibly the result of the rough handling of high explosive Ship’s Store Page 30 cargo. There remains unanswered questions that have some CGCVA Membership Form Inside back-cover rethinking this decision. -
Compass Points- Official Publication, U.S
-Compass Points- Official Publication, U.S. Coast Guard Aux., 1SR, Div. 10, Flotilla 10 NOV 2016 Flotilla Quarterly Newsletter [Vol.1, Issue 4] Message from Flotilla Commander My Dear Shipmates: The Winter Months are a time to reflect on the victories of the past and anticipate 10-10 patrol boat, The Renee future endeavors. Carley We served the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary in important ways this last year. We furthered our primary mission of promoting Recreational Boating Safety through In This Issue numerous classes. We performed a great number of vessel safety checks. We gathered for a significant public affairs event and christened the Renee Carley at Liberty State Message from FC Park, at which we also celebrated fellowship by touring the Hudson. Flotilla News: Flotilla News: We anticipate expanding our service in the upcoming year and invite all to offer their time and talents to our goals. In Memorium Captains Blog We congratulate the upcoming Bridge, Chris Scarlata as Commander and Vera Reed CG News: REVIEW as Vice Commander and commit ourselves to service under their capable command. OF 2016 CGAUX SARS Semper Paratus! Events Admiral Zukunft’s By: Keith Massey Mission Statement 2016 Bridge FC Keith Massey VFC Capt. Greg Szabo (Merch. Marine) IPFC Vera Reed 1 Appointed Officers FLOTILLA NEWS: Welcome 2017 Commanders FSO-CM Sean Dunn FSO-CS Dr. Andrew The Flotilla is very pleased to announce that Past Commander Chris Scarlata and Immediate Tashijian Past Commander Vera Reed were nominated from the floor at the November 2016 meeting. FSO-DV Arlene Petronaci The motion carried and we look forward to installing Mr. -
The Multimission U.S. Coast Guard Ready, Aware, and Responsive – with Renewed Focus on Mission Execution
03 The Multi-Mission 16.08.2006 7:46 Uhr Seite 96 NAVY PROFILE GORDON I. PETERSON AND SCOTT C. TRUVER1 THE MULTIMISSION U.S. COAST GUARD READY, AWARE, AND RESPONSIVE – WITH RENEWED FOCUS ON MISSION EXECUTION The U. S. Coast Guard is a unique gov- ‘SENTINELS OF THE SEA’ responsibilities over the past two centuries – ernment agency – one whose 216-year becoming what Adm. Thad W. Allen, the history continues to exert a dominant The Coast Guard originated when the U.S. service’s current Commandant, has described as Congress created the Revenue Cutter Service in a ‘clearing house’ for multiple maritime mis- influence on its character, values, and 1790 as a component of the U.S. Treasury sions. The modern Coast Guard came into being mission performance. Owing to its mil- Department. It was Secretary of the Treasury in 1915 when the U.S. Life-Saving Service was itary structure, law-enforcement author- Alexander Hamilton who first referred to the combined with the Revenue Cutter Service. The ity, and humanitarian functions, the youthful service as ‘sentinels of the sea’ for its 1930s saw the Lighthouse Service become part crew of a distinctively painted orange- law-enforcement responsibilities enforcing U.S. of the Coast Guard, and in 1942 the Bureau of striped, white-hulled Coast Guard cutter tariff laws, protecting shipping from pirates, and Marine Inspection was realigned under the Coast will not find it unusual to perform a intercepting smuggled good – including human Guard (which was placed under Department of wide variety of maritime and naval mis- contraband. -
Coast Guard Awards CIM 1560 25D(PDF)
Medals and Awards Manual COMDTINST M1650.25D MAY 2008 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK. Commandant 1900 Half Street, S.W. United States Coast Guard Washington, DC 20593-0001 Staff Symbol: CG-12 Phone: (202) 475-5222 COMDTINST M1650.25D 5 May 2008 COMMANDANT INSTRUCTION M1625.25D Subj: MEDALS AND AWARDS MANUAL 1. PURPOSE. This Manual publishes a revision of the Medals and Awards Manual. This Manual is applicable to all active and reserve Coast Guard members and other Service members assigned to duty within the Coast Guard. 2. ACTION. Area, district, and sector commanders, commanders of maintenance and logistics commands, Commander, Deployable Operations Group, commanding officers of headquarters units, and assistant commandants for directorates, Judge Advocate General, and special staff offices at Headquarters shall ensure that the provisions of this Manual are followed. Internet release is authorized. 3. DIRECTIVES AFFECTED. Coast Guard Medals and Awards Manual, COMDTINST M1650.25C and Coast Guard Rewards and Recognition Handbook, CG Publication 1650.37 are cancelled. 4. MAJOR CHANGES. Major changes in this revision include: clarification of Operational Distinguishing Device policy, award criteria for ribbons and medals established since the previous edition of the Manual, guidance for prior service members, clarification and expansion of administrative procedures and record retention requirements, and new and updated enclosures. 5. ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS/CONSIDERATIONS. Environmental considerations were examined in the development of this Manual and have been determined to be not applicable. 6. FORMS/REPORTS: The forms called for in this Manual are available in USCG Electronic Forms on the Standard Workstation or on the Internet: http://www.uscg.mil/forms/, CG Central at http://cgcentral.uscg.mil/, and Intranet at http://cgweb2.comdt.uscg.mil/CGFORMS/Welcome.htm. -
MAY 2015 Marianne Giambrone, Editor Volume 26 Issue 5
THE HELMSMAN Publication of the Broward County Council—Navy League of the United States Glenn Wiltshire, President MAY 2015 Marianne Giambrone, Editor Volume 26 Issue 5 www.bcnavyleague.org [email protected] MAY EVENT FLEET WEEK Joint Dinner Meeting with Fort Lauderdale Council Junior Officers’ Reception Wednesday, May 20, 2015 Tuesday, May 5, 2015 Cash Bar 6PM Buffet Dinner 7PM 6:00 – 8:00 PM $40 per person Briny Irish Pub Restaurant Coral Ridge Yacht Club 305 South Andrews Avenue. 2800 Yacht Club Blvd Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale (Las Olas Riverfront on the New River) Guest Speaker RADM Karl Schultz Two Free Drinks for Guests United States Coast Guard in Uniform Director of Operations United States Southern Command Cash Bar for Civilians Please phone your RSVP to 954-565-6778 Free Buffet for All no later than 9AM on Monday, May 18 Entertainment Admittance by reservation only For more information contact Erwin Sefton at 954-868-2107 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Fleet Week 2015 is almost here, with the open- of the unit. Some of us will be back there on ing welcoming event at the Hard Rock Hotel and May 1st to attend the Seventh Coast Guard Dis- Casino on May 4, 2015. Volunteers are still need- trict Change of Command Ceremony and Retire- ed to assist with tours, special events, etc., so go ment Ceremony for RADM Jake Korn, who has online to register as a volunteer at been a strong supporter of the Navy League dur- www.browardnavydaysinc.org. Shelley Beck is co- ing his two years as District Commander. -
GLPA Newsletter Fall 2011 Issue Published by the Great Lakes Chapter of the United States Coast Guard Academy Parents’ Association in August, January, and May
GLPA Newsletter Fall 2011 Issue Published by the Great Lakes Chapter of the United States Coast Guard Academy Parents’ Association in August, January, and May. 2011-12 Chapter Officers From the Presidents Parents’ Weekend The Coast Guard has a time Parents’ Weekend is Friday, Presidents honored ceremony when a new 14 Oct through Sunday, 16 Oct. Bruce & Peg Talbot (Erin ‘13) skipper takes command of a ship. There is an excellent page on the [email protected] We attended our first Change of Academy website at http:// [email protected] Command ceremony for the Cutter www.uscga.edu/display.aspx? MACKINAW this August during id=18125. There you can find the Vice Presidents the Coast Guard Festival. A very schedule for the weekend, campus Ed & Sheri Bugyis (Stephanie formal affair, the principles all map, parking guidance, and even ‘13) dressed in their starched white on-line registration for the various [email protected] uniforms. events. Be sure to check it out. The Great Lakes Chapter This is a great time to visit Secretary change of command is a much less your cadet and the Academy. If Donna O’Brien (Kevin ‘12) formal affair with most of the prin- you can, I urge you to go every [email protected] ciples dressed in a comfy top and year, but it’s particularly good to shorts. Despite the relaxed dress go for the Swab year and the Treasurer code, the Great Lakes Chapter Firstie year. During the Swab year, Carlene Smith (Kendra ‘14) does have a tradition when the it will likely be the first good [email protected] new president (in this year’s case chance to spend time with your co-presidents) takes over. -
Testimony of Vice Admiral Daniel Abel Coast Guard Deputy Commandant for Operations
Commandant 2703 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE United States Coast Guard Washington, DC 20593-7000 Staff Symbol: CG-0921 Phone: (202) 372-4411 FAX: (202) 372-8300 TESTIMONY OF VICE ADMIRAL DANIEL ABEL COAST GUARD DEPUTY COMMANDANT FOR OPERATIONS ON “THE INTERNATIONAL ROLE OF THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD” BEFORE THE HOUSE COAST GUARD AND MARITIME TRANSPORTATION SUBCOMMITTEE MARCH 10, 2020 Introduction Good morning Mr. Chairman and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee. It is my pleasure to be here today to discuss the U.S. Coast Guard’s global operations, our support to the Department of State (DOS), and the Department of Defense (DoD) Geographic Combatant Commanders, as well as the role we play in the execution of the National Security and National Defense Strategy amidst the resumption of great power competition. The U.S. Coast Guard is a multi-mission, maritime service responsible for the safety, security, and stewardship of the high seas and waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. At all times a military service and branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, a federal law enforcement agency, a regulatory body, a first responder, and a member of the U.S. Intelligence Community, the U.S. Coast Guard operates on all seven continents and throughout the homeland, serving a nation whose national security and economic prosperity are inextricably linked to vast maritime interests. The U.S. Coast Guard protects and defends more than 100,000 miles of U.S. coastline and inland waterways, saves thousands of lives per year, and safeguards the world’s largest Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), encompassing 4.5 million square miles of ocean. -
ASTORIA PARKS & RECREATION Comprehensive Master Plan 2016
ASTORIA PARKS & RECREATION Comprehensive Master Plan 2016 - 2026 Adopted July 18, 2016 by Ordinance 16-04 Acknowledgments Parks & Recreation Staff City Council Angela Cosby.......... Director Arline LaMear.......... Mayor Jonah Dart-Mclean... Maintenance Supervisor Zetty Nemlowill....... Ward 1 Randy Bohrer........... Grounds Coordinator Drew Herzig............ Ward 2 Mark Montgomery... Facilities Coordinator Cindy Price............. Ward 3 Terra Patterson........ Recreation Coordinator Russ Warr................ Ward 4 Erin Reding............. Recreation Coordinator Parks Advisory Board City Staff Norma Hernandez... Chair Brett Estes............... City Manager Tammy Loughran..... Vice Chair Kevin Cronin........... Community Josey Ballenger Development Director Aaron Crockett Rosemary Johnson... Special Projects Planner Andrew Fick John Goodenberger Historic Buildings Eric Halverson Consultant Jim Holen Howard Rub Citizen Advisory Committee Jessica Schleif Michelle Bisek......... Astoria Parks, Recreation, and Community Foundation Community Members Melissa Gardner...... Clatsop Community Kenny Hageman...... Lower Columbia Youth College Drafting and Baseball Historic Preservation Jim Holen................. Parks Advisory Board Program Craig Hoppes.......... Astoria School District Workshop attendees, survey respondents, Zetty Nemlowill....... Astoria City Council focus group participants, and volunteers. Jan Nybakke............ Volunteer Kassia Nye............... MOMS Club RARE AmeriCorps Ed Overbay............. Former Parks Advisory Ian -
Recognition Programs Manual, Comdtinst M1650.26
Recognition Programs Manual COMDTINST M1650.26 15 AUGUST 2016 COMMANDER COMMANDANT US Coast Guard Stop 7200 2703 Martin Luther King JR Ave SE United States Coast Guard 2703 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE Washington, DC 20593-7200 Staff Symbol: PSC-PSD-MA Phone: (202) 795-6575 COMDTINST M1650.26 15 August 2016 COMMANDANT INSTRUCTION M1650.26 Subj: RECOGNITION PROGRAMS MANUAL Ref: (a) Coast Guard Military Medals and Awards Manual, COMDTINST M1650.25 (series) (b) Uniform Regulations, COMDTINST M1020.6 (series) 1. PURPOSE. This Manual provides a listing of recognition programs currently in use and managed by various Coast Guard Headquarters entities. 2. ACTION. This Manual is for informational purposes only. The responsible program managers for each recognition element maintain current eligibility criteria. Enclosure (1) contains a listing of external recognition programs. Internet release is authorized. 3. DIRECTIVES AFFECTED. None. 4. DISCLAIMER. This guidance is not a substitute for applicable legal requirements, nor is it itself a rule. It is intended to provide operational guidance for Coast Guard personnel and is not intended to nor does it impose legally-binding requirements on any party outside the Coast Guard. 5. ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT AND IMPACT CONSIDERATIONS. a. The development of this Manual and the general policies contained within it have been thoroughly reviewed by the originating office in conjunction with the Office of Environmental Management, and are categorically excluded (CE) under current USCG CE #33 from further environmental analysis, in accordance with Section 2.B.2. and Figure 2-1 of the National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures and Policy for Considering Environmental Impacts, COMDTINST M16475.1 (series). -