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News Features Departments On the cover 8 Buuoyy TTender Getts a News Beat Dr. Richard Lavy, Coast 6 Guard Auxiliary, examines Maakeover HSC Daniel Gambino at the The CGC George Cobb sharpens its 28 Log book Coast Guard Headquarters law enforcement teeth. medical clinic. Photo by PA1 Barry Lane, G-IPA-1 9 NATIIONAL AWARD GOES Coast Guard magazine on the Web. www.uscg.mil/magazine TO 7tth DIISTRIICT COAST GUARDSMEN Two corpsmen awarded for their devotion to others. Up Front On Patrol Up Front Members of the Coast Guard's Maritime Safety and Security Team 91105 on patrol near a tall ship in the San Francisco Bay, during the Sail San Francisco 2005 maritime festival.

PHOTO BY PA1 ALAN HARAF, 11TH DIST.

2 Coast Guard • September 2005 [email protected] www.uscg.mil/magazine September 2005 • Coast Guard 3 Up Front Damage Report A Coast Guard HH-65 Dolphin helicopter from Air Station New Orleans conducts a Hurricane Dennis damage-assessment overflight near Destin, Fla., July 12.

PHOTO BY PAC VERONICA BANDROWSKY, 8TH DIST.

4 Coast Guard • September 2005 [email protected] www.uscg.mil/magazine September 2005 • Coast Guard 5 News Beat Coast Guard The Coast Guard received Five of the six people sus- man's vital signs to a flight a signal from an electronic tained minor injuries but surgeon via radio. Am erica’s position indicating radio refused medical treatment. The flight surgeon recom- Admiral’s Pitch Shield of Freedom beacon from the dive boat The sixth person, Dennis mended that the man be Terminator. Leevou, sustained head lac- immediately airlifted. Adm . Thom as H . C ollins The Coast Guard erations and was experienc- An HH-60 Jayhawk heli- BOSTON, August 4 Commandant launched an HU-25 Falcon ing symptoms of a heart copter took the 55-year-old — Vice Adm. Te rry M. Cross In honor of Coast Guard Day, Vice Commandant jet rescue crew to the scene attack. Station Cleveland man to Bowerman Airport, First District Commander, Rear Rear Adm. Joel Whitehead at 3:30 a.m. Harbor transferred him to where he was transferred to Adm. David Pekoske throws A ssistant Comdt. for Once on scene, the jet emergency medical services. emergency medical services. out the first pitch at the Boston Governm ental & Public Affairs crew spotted the strobe light The other five people were Red Sox game at Fenway park. Capt. Steve Vanderplas on the EPIRB and contacted taken back to Station CGC JARVIS RTB A Coast Guard honor guard Chief, Public Affairs the crew of the Vigilant, a Cleveland Harbor for more HONOLULU, Aug. 1 — was also in attendance to pre- Patricia Miller sent the nation’s and Service’s Deputy Chief, Public Affairs nearby tug boat. information. The investiga- The CGC Jarvis returned colors. CW O 4 Lionel Bryant The Vigilant arrived on tion showed that there was home today after a three- Chief, Imagery Branch scene and located a life raft no alcohol involved in the month patrol that opened Photo by PA3 Luke Pinneo, 1st Dist. PA C Elizabeth Brannan with Bailey aboard. incident. new cooperative interna- Editor Bailey was reported to be tional efforts between the PA 1 David Mosley in good condition and was RESCUE FROM FISHING United States and other A ssistant Editor transported to Theodore, GRAYS HARBOR. Wash., nations of the North Pacific

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6 Coast Guard • September 2005 [email protected] www.uscg.mil/magazine September 2005 • Coast Guard 7 News Features Buoy Tender Gets Makeover National Award Goes To 7th District Coast “The George Cobb is the only cutter moored in the port Guardsmen Story and photo by PA3 Prentice of Los Angeles. It has a past in homeland security and Danner and PA1 Robert Lanier, joint operations missions,” said Hass. “Given the cutter’s Story and photos by PA2 Tasha Peters, primary Spanish interpreters aboard the Venturous, a PADET Los Angeles location, it made sense that it be equipped with heavier PADET St. Petersburg critical function in executing AMIO. weaponry,” he added. “I’m proud that I earned this award because it shows A 175-foot buoy tender based in San Pedro, Calif., was Several of the crew also certified for law enforcement The Coast Guard recently selected two members from my devotion to the crew,” said Ayala. “I just try to do my fitted with an upgrade to its weapons, and the crew was vessel boardings, including two boarding officers, eight the 7th District as Health Services Technicians of the best and meet the requirements of the mission. I treat given training on the new guns. The upgrade is deemed boarding team members and four M-60 gunmen. Year 2004 for their devotion to duty and exceptional people the way I would like to be treated, and it is a prototype for further enhancing the Coast Guard’s “When we decided that it would be beneficial to use performance. personally fulfilling to be recognized for it.” homeland security capabilities. the George Cobb for homeland security missions, in HS2 Herman Clincy, stationed at Sector St. This is the third consecutive year that Coast Guard The CGC George Cobb is the first coastal class cutter addition to aids to navigation, we realized that it would Petersburg, Fla., medical clinic, was awarded the ashore members from Sector St. Petersburg or Venturous have to get the makeover to its armament. The new weapons better suit them to have a higher caliber of weapons than Health Services Technician of the Year Award. HS2 earned the award. HS1 Kevin Cronin, currently sta- include two M-60 machine guns, two additional M-16 what they had,” said Lt. Scott Medeiros, the district’s Abner Ayala, stationed aboard the CGC Venturous, tioned at Sector St. Petersburg, took home the award rifles, two additional 12-gauge riot shotguns and two aids to navigation operations officer. “Before, they only home-ported in St. Petersburg, was awarded the afloat ashore in 2003 for his work at the Sector’s clinic. additional 9-mm handguns, as well as four machine gun had personal defense weapons.” Health Services Technician of the Year Award. HSC Glenn Royes, currently an instructor in mounts. “The upgrade is an approved engineering change to Clincy assists the clinic administrator in the daily Petaluma, Calif., received the award afloat in 2002 for After a test period, Lt. Peter Niles, the ship’s the 175’s,” said Lt. Cmdr. Jeff Neumann, the Coast operation of Sector St. Petersburg’s medical clinic, his work on the Venturous. commanding officer, will evaluate the success of the Guard’s buoy tender facility manager in Washington, which is responsible for the routine care and record Clincy and armament upgrade. This evaluation will determine D.C. maintenance of more than 600 active duty and Reserve Ayala, having whether or not other coastal class buoy tenders get a BM2 Kyle Horn, who is responsible for maintaining patients. Clincy administers immunizations, conducts earned the dis- similar upgrade. the weapons on board the George Cobb, said that the physical exams, and performs minor surgical proce- tinction for The suggestion to arm the George Cobb was made assistance of the PACAREA armory made the transition dures in addition to managing normal clinic operations. 2004, also are during a meeting between the 11th District Chief of smooth, and the “crew seems enthusiastic about the “It’s nice to be recognized, but that’s not why I do this nominated for Staff, Capt. James Hass, and Niles. transition.” job,” said Clincy. “It’s about taking care of my the Lewis shipmates.” Seaman Award Ayala serves as the Venturous’ independent duty for outstanding health services technician and is primarily responsible operational sup- for the medical care of the cutter’s 80-person crew. In port. This is an addition, his keen medical knowledge is repeatedly annual award called upon to care for undocumented Dominican for enlisted per- Republic and Cuban migrants held on the cutter’s decks sonnel presented during alien migrant interdiction operations. These by the associa- migrants are in various states of health when interdict- tion of Military ed at sea, often having spent several days in open boats Surgeons of the without food or water. Ayala also serves as one of the United States.

Excellence

Left: HS2 Clincy examines the throat of Petty Officer HS3 during a routine exam. Above: HS2 Abner Ayala checks the vital Steady Aim signs of YN1 Thomas Fogarty aboard the CGC Venturous. Crewmembers from the CGC George Cobb, a 175-foot Coastal Class Buoy Tender homeported in San Pedro, Calif., fire an M-60 machine gun during a training exercise. The George Cobb is the first ship in its class to get an armament upgrade.

8 Coast Guard • September 2005 [email protected] www.uscg.mil/magazine September 2005 • Coast Guard 9 CruiseCruise shipship centercenter ofof excellenceexcellence Story by PA1 Anastasia Burns, PADET Miam i Beach Photos courtesy of the 7th Dist.

ith the tropical climate, white sand beaches, safety standards well-recognized,” said Greg Purdy, dards so that it's grandfathered into the current set.” we're not getting any more time to complete the inspec- busy shopping districts and proximity to the director of safety, security and environment for Royal Purdy, a former Coast Guardsman himself, has been tions, so it does take a little extra time management,” Wbeaches of the Caribbean, one expects Miami Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. “It's a nice reassurance to say working in the cruise line industry for the last five he explained. to draw the crowds from many communities. Miami is our ships have been inspected by the Coast Guard and years, and he is occasionally a guest speaker at the The growing size of cruise ships also means that the mecca of cruise ships or floating communities, are in compliance. When the passengers hear that, it school. ship owners are trying to one-up each other aestheti- hosting more massive vessels than any other port in commands a certain amount of respect.” “Having that course in Miami is critical,” said Purdy. cally. Zeitler said that the glamour, like potted plants America. Classes have been redesigned as a result of the “You just can't understand these changing regulations or blending wallpaper, might obscure a fire extinguish- But because Miami is the cruise ship capital of the cruise ship-building boom of the late ‘90s. The school by flipping through the manuals. It helps put things in er or vent, so inspectors have to rely on their experi- world, it also draws another type of crowd — cruise- takes an average of 20 students per six-day class. The perspective for the students.” ence. ship inspectors from the Coast Guard. sixth day is, according to Zeitler, “a practical, final These colossal vessels have grown in recent years “The glitz and glamour of new ships catches your Although cruise ships have visited and been inspect- exam,” in which the students complete their own cruise with no cap in sight, and Zeitler knows their size will eye,” said Zeitler. “You need to learn the systems first ed in other ports around the country for many years, ship inspection as a team, testing a volunteer cruise continue to be a challenge. in order to help you look past all that. When you get many inspectors from other units in the late ‘80s had ship in the Port of Miami. “We're not getting any more people in to help, and experienced, you notice the absence of things rather little cruise-ship inspection experience. Because of that “The students really inexperience, inspections were not always conducted seem to enjoy the consistently. At the same time, Miami was rumored to hands-on experience,” be very strict, while inspections at other ports were said Zeitler. “The key viewed as less stringent. Consequently, in the early point we try to make is '90s, there was an increase in ships scheduling their for inspectors to recog- inspections in smaller ports, even if they rarely visited nize that not all cruise those ports on voyages. Roughly two-thirds of the ships are required to cruise ship population migrated to other ports for their meet every regulation. inspections, despite embarking their passengers in If you don't see some- Miami. thing that you feel is Industry representatives complained, saying they required, there may be didn't know what to expect from each port's cruise ship a reason it's not there - inspectors. After recognizing this, Miami's inspectors often due to when the capitalized on their status to form the “Cruise Ship vessel was built.” Center of Excellence.” Here, inspection techniques In his office, Zeitler’s would be taught to marine safety inspectors, first dis- shelves are lined with trict-wide, and then nationwide. books and binders “The purpose of the CCE was to standardize the detailing cruise ship inspection process,” said Lt. Cmdr. George Zeitler, chief regulations. He of the Center of Excellence Inspection School. reached for a certain Zeitler said the school started in-house in 1993 as a stack of books and two-day class in Miami for new personnel at then MSO held out a set of vol- Miami and was occasionally attended by inspectors umes roughly five from other 7th District units. More units began asking inches thick. for the training, and the school became a road show “These are the regu- with Miami-based inspectors traveling to major units. lations for 2004,” said , G-IPA-1 OSLEY The “teachers” held these classes while fulfilling their Zeitler. “This means M normal duties and responsibilities for the Coast Guard that if you don't find AVID

in Miami. The school finally returned to Miami full-time an item on a ship built D PA1 in late 1994, under the new CCE title, where it now before 2004, the ship hosts three classes each year. may be built to previ- LLUSTRATION BY “It's a great program, and it's made the industry ous regulation stan- I

10 Coast Guard • September 2005 [email protected] www.uscg.mil/magazine September 2005 • Coast Guard 11 than the specifics of those that are there.” before the vessel was allowed to sail. All this happened the cruise ship industry. Over the years, the industry try keeps safety standards well above that required by CCE also must contend with the issues associated just days before yet another, higher-profile inspection has learned to police itself. Stan Deno, director of oper- the Coast Guard. “The quarterly with a crop of junior inspectors. In the past, the aver- of a vessel from the same company — the Queen Mary ations for the International Counsel of Cruise Lines in inspections were going to be dropped to six months, age student had performed inspections for three or four II. Arlington, Va., said the industry values the relationship and the loudest complaining was from the industry,” tours. Now, most students have less than two years “That put us in an awkward situation, looking across with the Coast Guard. said Deno. “We like having the Coast Guard come experience. One student had only seven months experi- the table at the same folks we just talked with over the “We do have a formal partnership with the Coast aboard. It keeps our crew on their toes, and it validates ence in the inspection world. “The program was weekend,” said Zeitler. “There's the general pressure Guard, and for us, it gives us an organized way of dis- to the passengers that we’re operating safely. If a guest designed for senior marine inspectors,” said Zeitler, you face when you tell a ship it can't sail — there's cussing things on a higher plane,” said Deno. “It solves doesn’t have a safe vacation or those assurances that “but like the length of the class, the program has pressure from the master, from the company, and from problems before they become major issues and it saves their vacation will be safe, we won’t be in business very evolved to accommodate the new needs of the Coast the Coast Guard,” said Zeitler. “When a ship is both organizations time and money. We resolve prob- long,” said Deno. Guard.” detained, a report goes directly to the International lems before either side has to go into the long process With the cruise-ship industry getting bigger and The school is just one part of the Center of Maritime Organization that says the U.S. Coast Guard of development and compliance.” faster every day, Zeitler and his crew have their hands Excellence. took this action.” Deno mentioned a report released by the Coast full, but with the school training new inspectors and In January 2004, Sector Miami inspectors scheduled This case is a snapshot of what Zeitler and his crew Guard in 1995 which stated that the cruise ship indus- the help from the industry partnerships, they are con- an inspection for a cruise ship that had not been to the address daily. A main goal for them is putting the try was one of the safest means of transportation stantly making sure the playing field is level. Zeitler U.S. in several years. Once aboard, the inspectors importance of the inspection and the drills in perspec- around. summed up his view of the challenges before him. found that upgrades on the vessel had not been done. tive for the ship's captain. “This is ten years later, and still, there has not been “Ninety-eight percent of the people we encounter They found deficiencies in many areas ... from holes “We need to drive home two points: the crew needs one passenger death in 20-plus years due to a vessel understand you're there to make things safer for them in the main firefighting system, to inoperable fire doors, to be well trained, and we want them to keep in mind casualty,” said Deno. “Our vessels are carrying 10 to 12 and their passengers,” said Zeitler. Some captains think to davits that wouldn't launch liferafts. that 80 to 85 percent of the cruise ship staff is made million passengers per year for the last 20 years — do they know best and no one is going to tell them how to They eventually detained the vessel, after an inspec- up of non-professional mariners, but most of the evac- the math.” run their vessels. Sometimes it’s a matter of tying a tion that lasted over seven hours. The inspection uation process depends on their ability to perform their The record is impressive by any standards. Deno ship to a dock, or enforcing penalties, but when the resumed the following day for an additional 10 hours jobs.” Zeitler explained. “You need to create a process attributes the success to the relationship between the passengers get underway, they’ll be safe, and to the to account for the human factors,” he added. ICCL and the Coast Guard, and he said that the indus- best of my ability, that ship will be safe.” He makes sure his inspectors treat these crew- men with respect, and that the captains of the cruise ships test their crews in new and different ways, “holding drills in unusual places, like the theater or the crew's cabins.” Zeitler cited an example where, during a fire on board the Explorer of the Seas in February 2003, a well- trained midnight-shift cleaning crew put out a fire that could have spread to other portions of the ship. “It's important to make sure the crewmen know what they're supposed to do because one person in the crew may be responsible for saving 250 people.” Some crews go through six months of drills to ensure they can perform the tasks needed. “You get sworn at, and you get grief, but I have to sleep at night,” said Zeitler. “If I made a good faith effort to make sure the ship was in compli- ance, then I'm happy, and I know those passen- gers are as safe as they can be.” Prevention is key for both the Coast Guard and

Cruise ship capital

More than 10,000 vessels arrive in Sector Miami's three ports each year, more than double that of almost any other prevention office or marine safety office in the nation. Miami's inspectors capitalized on their status to form the “Cruise Ship Center of Excellence,” where inspection techniques are taught to marine safety inspectors, first district-wide, and then nationwide.

12 Coast Guard • September 2005 [email protected] www.uscg.mil/magazine September 2005 • Coast Guard 13 DeepwaterDeepwater implementationimplementation planplan revisedrevised $24 Billion, 25-year effort now planned Story and photo by Gordon Peterson, Anteon Corp., G-D-1

estifying before the House Appropriations under the refined plan to improve the Coast Guard’s aeri- vertical insertion and delivery, increased surveillance, maritime domain.” Subcommittee on homeland security in late July, al surveillance and long-range transport capabilities. and integrated weapons systems on selected Deepwater Stillman said that this year’s revisions to the TAdm. Thomas H. Collins, the commandant of the Initially, the Integrated Deepwater System was cutters) also have been incorporated in the plan. These Deepwater program’s mission need statement and imple- Coast Guard, released new details on a single Deepwater designed to perform at the level that the Coast Guard’s are necessary for higher security levels during a terrorist mentation plan also were guided by the Coast Guard’s post-9/11 implementation plan now projected to total legacy Deepwater fleet performed at in 1998. “The tragic attack, opposed boarding, and other high-risk operations. strategy for maritime homeland security and the $24 billion over 25 years. “It is the number one Coast events of 9/11 and the stand up of the Department of Similarly, improved asset capabilities for detection and Department of Homeland Security’s strategic goals and Guard priority and the cornerstone of our maritime capa- Homeland Security changed the performance require- defense for chemical-biological-radiological threats are priorities. “Continued risk reduction is contingent upon bilities now and in the future,” said Collins. ments of the Coast Guard,” Collins said. Revisions to the essential to survival and continued operations during an improving the Coast Guard’s capability, capacity, and During congressional hearings in June, congressional original baseline began almost immediately after the con- attack involving a weapon of mass destruction. “These readiness” he said. “Without these basic building blocks, lawmakers asked that a single Deepwater funding stream tract was signed to reflect post-9/11 requirements and and other Deepwater capability enhancements are successful implementation of maritime-security strategies be developed instead of a range of funding alternatives. ensure that the assets had the capabilities to meet absolutely critical to ensuring the Coast Guard’s future will not be sustainable.” Subsequently, with the full support of the Department of system requirements. ability to maintain the maritime security of America and “The refinements we have made to Deepwater’s revised Homeland Security and the Bush administration, In response to this need for change, the Coast Guard to protect its $450 billion marine transportation system,” post-9/11 implementation plan will, with your support, Deepwater’s implementation plan was refined to provide engaged in a series of internal and external third-party program officials say. allow the Coast Guard to restore readiness and safety a single long-range funding plan for the Coast Guard’s reviews of the Deepwater acquisition. In 2003, the Center Deepwater’s program executive officer, Rear Adm. through progressive sustainment, modernization, and progressive sustainment, modernization, and for Naval Analyses completed a three-part study and the Patrick Stillman, strongly echoed the commandant’s recapitalization of our Deepwater fleet,” Collins told the recapitalization. Coast Guard’s Performance Gap Analysis was conducted. views on the strengths of the revised Deepwater imple- House subcommittee in July. “With its enhanced capabil- “Together with the other information we forwarded to These and other studies influenced the final force struc- mentation plan. “The Coast Guard has made significant ities and capacity, this post-9/11 plan will ensure that the Subcommittee in recent weeks,” Collins said, “it ture selected in the $24 billion, 25-year plan, Collins progress since 9/11 to secure our homeland,” he said, our men and women are provided with the modern, addresses the key issues that you and other related. “but maritime safety and security gaps remain. Adm. more-capable platforms and systems necessary to meet Subcommittee members highlighted during last month’s Under the revised plan, Deepwater cutters and aircraft Collins has said many times that these gaps present the full spectrum of Coast Guard mission requirements.” Deepwater hearing, including the sustainment of air and will be equipped with the systems and enhanced capabil- risks that must be reduced. In this sense, the Deepwater surface legacy assets and the program’s overall perfor- ities needed to operate successfully in the post-9/11 program is very much focused on reducing risk in the mance standards and measurement.” threat environment. Deepwater’s interoperable, network- The Deepwater program’s long-range plan now details centric system for C4ISR, for example, will serve as a New system the asset deployment schedule and delivery timeline for valuable force multiplier by providing a common operat- each air and surface asset for 25 years. Some ing picture and increased maritime domain awareness. Machinists prepare to align increases in the number of aviation assets, notably C- Improved maritime-security capabilities (such as anti- a propeller shaft on the 130 long-range maritime patrol aircraft, are projected terrorist/force protection, helicopter airborne use of force, medium endurance cutter, CGC Tampa, during a nine- month major systems refur- Proposed assets 1998 2002 $24B bishment at the Coast Legacy Contract 25-Year Guard Yard, Baltimore, Md. Fleet Baseline Plan The Mission Effectiveness Project for 210-foot and National Security Cutter 12 8 8 270-foot medium endurance Offshore Patrol Cutter 32 25 25 cutters, directed by Coast Fast Response Cutter 49 58 58 Guard Headquarter's Long-Range Interceptor 45 40 33 Acquisition Directorate and Short-Range Prosecutor 102 82 91 funded by the Deepwater Long-Range Surveillance Aircraft (HC-130) 30 6 22 program, will eliminate many Medium Range Surveillance Aircraft (CN-235) 30 35 36 of the problems associated Medium-Range Recovery Helicopter (HH-60) 42 0 42 with the cutter's obsolete Multi-Mission Cutter Helicopter (HH-65) 95 93 95 and unsupportable equip- VTOL Recovery & Surveillance Helo (AB-139) 0 34 0 ment. The Tampa entered VUAV 0 69 45 the Yard in May 2005. HAEUAV 0 7 4

14 Coast Guard • September 2005 [email protected] www.uscg.mil/magazine September 2005 • Coast Guard 15 PPracticingracticing AuxiliaryAuxiliary MediciMedicinene

than 400 auxiliarists have Story and photos by PA1 Barry Lane, G-IPA-1 volunteered their profes- sional medical services to veryday the Coast Guard medical needs of the Coast Guard. als in the Coast Guard. According the Coast Guard,” said Auxiliary assists the active Spearheading the initiative was to Rear Adm. Paul Higgins, Coast Higgins. Eduty Coast Guard in many Dr. Richard Lavy, a Coast Guard Guard health and safety direc- According to Higgins, capacities. Whether flying patrols, Auxiliarist and medical doctor. torate, the increase in Coast Guard “The Auxiliarist program giving safety inspections or teach- After the increase in personnel personnel in 2001 meant the need has the same credentialing ing boating safety classes, the needs following September 2001, for an increase in medical support, process that regular practi- Auxiliary is an essential part of the the Auxiliary stepped up to help which Dr. Lavy’s program helped tioners must meet in order Coast Guard. The assistance that with the medical needs of Coast augment. “There are only 13 Coast to participate. These volun- is given by the Auxiliary has Guard Reservists being called to Guard Reserve physicians assis- teers are terrifically impor- extended beyond patrols, active duty. This led to the formal- tants and most of those are tant and fill the gaps needed inspections or safety classes. ization of the Auxiliarist participa- assigned to PSUs. The Auxiliarist for Coast Guard medical In early 2003, the Coast Guard tion in Coast Guard health care medical program has the potential readiness.” implemented the use of Auxiliarist activities in January of 2003. to save the Coast Guard more “When I first joined the medical professionals to augment Currently, there are about 150 than $1,250,000 million per year. Coast Guard Auxiliary, I the active duty and Reserve uniformed health care profession- Since the program began, more saw a need for more medical training at the stations I visited,” said Dr. Lavy, an auxiliarist since 1994. “This observation led to a proposal for auxiliarists who were certified as emergency medical technicians or who possessed higher certifica- tion for emergency medical response to become instruc- tors for the Coast Guard’s

Check up Left: Dr. Victor Connell, a doctor at TRACEN Petaluma, gives a med- ical exam to an active duty Coast Guardsman.

Right: Dr. Richard Lavy, examines a patient dur- ing morning sick call at the Coast Guard Headquarters medical clinic. HOTO USCG P

16 Coast Guard • September 2005 [email protected] www.uscg.mil/magazine September 2005 • Coast Guard 17 ‘LifeSaver’ program.” stations Annapolis, Ponce Inlet, Fort Lauderdale and This implementation of Auxiliary medical Golden Gate, just to name a few,” added Lavy. professionals eventually led to the establishment of Recently, Dr. Lavy won a Capt. Niels P. Thomsen auxiliary members being formally recognized as Coast award for innovation for implementation of the Professional job Guard medical practitioners. Auxiliarist medical participation program. Auxiliarist Jane Anderson (right), a registered nurse, practices medical treatments “Currently, we have 52 Auxiliarist medical profes- “Having volunteers like Dr. Lavy is truly beneficial with Station Ponce Inlet boat crew members. Anderson is one the many medical sionals in clinics at air stations Clearwater and to the Coast Guard and is truly a meaningful way to professionals who volunteer their time and skills to assist the Coast Guard. Miami, the Coast Guard Academy, training centers help serve our country,” added Higgins. Petaluma and Yorktown, the Coast Guard Yard, HOTO USCG P

18 Coast Guard • September 2005 [email protected] www.uscg.mil/magazine September 2005 • Coast Guard 19 CoastCoast GuardGuard ArtArt ProgramProgram Coast Guard artists capture Service’s history Story by Tara Jennings-May, G-IPA, with contributions by Angela McArdle, G-IPA

lenty of Coast Guard helicopter crews are justifi- review and in planning for the annual acceptance cer- Coast Guard units can help in a number of ways — McArdle plans to highlight Coast Guard missions in ably proud of the lives they have saved, but how emony in New York. Both are also active contribu- by hosting COGAP artist tours; by suggesting topics; Hawaii and the Gulf of Mexico, as well as other rele- Pmany have had their rescues captured in art tors, with many pieces in the Coast Guard’s by providing photos, which can be incorporated into vant themes and subjects. and rhyme in a children’s book, or showcased in collection. original artwork; and by spreading the word about COGAP staff can put artists in touch with Coast Coast Guard art exhibits that travel around the COGAP to local artists or art schools. Guard units near their homes or travel destinations, nation? Taking Coast Guard art into communities Each year, McArdle provides artists with a detailed providing hands-on experiences that artists use to Thanks to author-illustrator Chris Demarest and While artwork can be provided to Coast Guard prospectus, or “wish list,” of particular missions, geo- produce their artwork. Some artists use photographs hundreds of other professional and amateur artists, units for a change of watch or dining in, COGAP staff graphic regions or themes she wants to highlight in to produce artwork; others conduct interviews and an H-60 Jayhawk crew from Coast Guard Air Station will give priority to units that arrange public displays the following year’s art collection. The 2005 collection review archives to reconstruct an historical event or Cape Cod is just one of many units whose service and as well, ensuring the artwork reaches a broad audi- highlights subjects such as HITRON helicopters and rescue operation. heroism has been immortalized in art through the ence outside the Coast Guard. “We’ve had successful Maritime Safety and Security Teams. In 2006, Loew prepared for this year’s collection an oil paint- Coast Guard Art Program. exhibits in city halls, public libraries and small muse- Official Coast Guard artists are volunteer, profes- ums. It’s something different, patriotic, and educa- Capturing history sional artists who enthusiastically donate their time tional – most towns will jump at the chance to put up and talents to help tell the story of the Coast Guard. a display,” said McArdle. “It’s a pitch to your commu- Coast Guard history has been recaptured in many COGAP pieces, including this water- Since the founding of the Coast Guard Art Program in nity that you can arrange relatively easily at low cost.” color by Louis Barberis of Bedford, Va., depicting the loss of the cutters Jackson and the early 1980s, more than 2,000 pieces of original Exhibits can be scaled anywhere from five to 30 Bedloe during World War II. artwork have been donated to the Coast Guard. The pieces depending on budget and space requirements. latest additions, 30 pieces that comprise the 2005 col- McArdle will work with customers to “regionalize” lection, were formally accepted by the Coast Guard in exhibits — such as focusing on Great Lakes or Alaska June. missions — which adds local interest and meaning for Coast Guard units have a two-fold means of using visitors. Special exhibits highlighting a particular the art program to help tell the service’s story — first, mission area — such as aviation or the Coast Guard’s by bringing art displays into their local communities wartime role — also are available. and second, by welcoming COGAP artists who request COGAP also takes the Coast Guard into areas access to their commands. Displays of original art at many miles from the nearest boat station. Last sum- museums, libraries and special events are a unique mer, former Coast Guardsman and COGAP artist Dick way for Coast Guard units to promote goodwill in Levesque arranged a COGAP exhibition at the town their host communities. The artwork shares the story library in Paris County, Tenn., a small-town location of the service’s missions, heroes and history from the where the Coast Guard is not exceptionally well- early beginnings of our nation into the present day. known. Mr. Levesque arranged a true community-wide Coast Guard art has recently been exhibited at event that drew 8,000 visitors — in a county with a high-profile locales such as the Presidential population of only 30,000. Inauguration in 2005, several offices in the United “Until the Coast Guard Art Program exhibit was in States Senate and House of Representatives, and our small town, most of the exhibit’s visitors did not Coast Guard Foundation dinners in New York City, realize the extent of the Coast Guard’s global role,” San Francisco and Anchorage. These traveling art said Levesque. “I think it truly helped further displays are “a great education tool for the public and COGAP’s mission to educate diverse audiences about a great morale booster for the Coast Guard,” said the Coast Guard.” Angela McArdle, the Coast Guard’s art program manager. Building an art collection Karen Loew, chair of the Coast Guard Committee of As the service and its missions evolve, keeping the the New York-based Salmagundi Club, assists with art collection up-to-date is a constant challenge. “We running COGAP along with Tom Picard, the vice chair. want our collection to reflect the Coast Guard’s cur- Both play key roles in each year’s art submission rent missions, with a nod to history,” said McArdle.

20 Coast Guard • September 2005 [email protected] www.uscg.mil/magazine September 2005 • Coast Guard 21 ing of the Coast Guard Auxiliary practicing a heli- researching, writing and illustrating a series of books color paintings of crew members’ roles during a C-130 experiences have led him to join the Coast Guard copter hoist in Hawaii. Working with PA1 David published by Simon and Schuster. The series’ final rescue drop. Auxiliary, Flotilla 26 in Portsmouth, N.H. As an Mosley, who photographed the event, she used book was to be water-related, and he had just read “A Cmdr. Joe Sherman, executive officer of Air Station Auxiliarist, he conducts speaking engagements at aspects of several photos to prepare a composite Perfect Storm,” which led him to the Coast Guard and Elizabeth City, helped arrange Demarest’s visit to the schools around the country, often in his flight suit piece. “I didn’t alter history,” explained Loew. “I just Air Station Cape Cod. command. After spending time with the unit, with Auxiliary and COGAP patches. This spring, he made small changes to improve the composition of “My first flight with the Coast Guard turned quickly Demarest sent electronic copies of his artwork “so I arrived at a school in Ohio in a medevac helicopter, the piece.” from a training mission into a search-and-rescue mis- could share them around the hangar deck,” said wearing his flight suit. “I tell the kids, yes, it’s neat I “When our artists visit the Coast Guard, they find sion,” said Demarest. His book, “Mayday! Mayday!” Sherman. “I think everyone involved has enjoyed get to do these things, but so can you,” said everyone extremely excited about having their unit’s was published in 2004 and documents a rescue by an becoming a part of Coast Guard history in the form of Demarest. missions immortalized in art,” said Loew, noting that air station helicopter crew. artwork accepted into the official Coast Guard To arrange for a COGAP art exhibit, or to inquire she wishes more units were familiar with COGAP. “It’s Hoping to continue his relationship with the Coast collection.” about hosting a COGAP artist, contact Angela a fabulous morale booster for the Coast Guard.” Guard, he learned about COGAP on the Coast Demarest next plans to fly with Elizabeth City McArdle at [email protected] or (202) 267- Guard’s Web site, and submitted an original pastel crews as they perform ice patrols out of 0933. To see more of the Coast Guard collection One artist’s story from his book. Newfoundland. online, visit the program’s web page at Demarest, the children’s book author, became For this year’s art collection, Demarest visited Air “The Coast Guard has been great with providing me www.uscg.mil/art. involved with the Coast Guard two years ago while Station Elizabeth City, N.C. and created three water- access,” said Demarest, noting that these positive

Mayday, Mayday Right: One of the original pastels Demarest drew for his children's book, "Mayday! Mayday!" was accepted by the art program in 2004. Courtesy of Simon and Schuster/McElderry Books

Brewster bookstore Below: Artist, author and Coast Guard Auxiliarist Chris Demarest poses with young fans after a book signing in Brewster, Mass.

22 Coast Guard • September 2005 [email protected] www.uscg.mil/magazine September 2005 • Coast Guard 23 ActAct WellWell ThyThy PartPart

Story by Savannah Tikoysky, ISC San Pedero EDRO P AN , ISC S IKOTSKY T AVANNAH S

Action The film crew from the motion picture, “Yours, Mine and Ours” shoots a scene featuring Dennis Quaid as he walks across the pier at ISC San Pedro while personnel from the CGC Sherman stand at attention as extras, June 24.

24 Coast Guard • September 2005 [email protected] www.uscg.mil/magazine September 2005 • Coast Guard 25 Take two hours spent offshore posed a bit of problem. and not boat issues. The Coast Guard has been very The main challenge facing Loftus and the Coast supportive and we’re thankful for their Dennis Quaid returns to shoot the Guard came early on in the production when Sony support.” scene again. The filming took place Corporation bought MGM Studios. “At that time new In addition to shooting at ISC San Pedro, “Yours, at ISC San Pedro on June 23 and 24. people were brought in and the script went through Mine and Ours” was also shot at this year’s Coast many changes, requiring me to go back and look over Guard Academy graduation ceremony in New London, Coast Guard terminology yet again,” commented Conn. Other scenes included a formal Coast Guard “There was a lot of cleaning, Loftus. dinner filmed at Disney Ranch in Southern California, painting and touching up that Indeed, both the Coast Guard and movie crew and a wedding scene at Los Angeles City Hall. All took place on the Sherman, seemed to have a lot of fun. The movie company even three scenes utilized Coast Guard officers and but everyone was excited about used Coast Guard officers and enlisted personnel as enlisted personnel as extras. participating in the movie,” extras. Zubick commented with a big smile and laugh, “I commented Capt. James “Using Coasties as extras just made sense. They never knew there were so many different ranks, and I Monaghan, commanding officer look like the real thing, their posture and the way will never know them all as long as I live. It was of the Sherman. “It’s a very dif- they walk is different. It’s hard to get extras to take hysterical trying to get the terminology correct.” She ferent world and it was eye- on that persona,” said Shuman. said it was a real education, not only for her but also opening observing all the work “It made it easier for the motion picture office for the entire crew, to learn about how the Coast that goes into each scene.” because we didn’t have to worry about hair cut or Guard works. In the original movie, the uniform standards, nose rings, tattoos or getting the main character Frank, played right uniform from the costume company,” said by Henry Fonda, was a captain Loftus. in the Navy. In the remake, “An announcement was made to anyone who want- Hand Salute Frank, played by Dennis ed to be extras and we made arrangements for those Quaid, is the superintendent of who wanted to participate,” said Monaghan. Camera crews from “Yours, Mine and Ours” shoot the Coast Guard Academy. Zubick had nothing but praise in working with the a scene in which Dennis Quaid salutes upon Zubick explained the reason for Coast Guard. “The Coast Guard made it real easy for boarding the CGC Sherman. The filming took the change from the Navy to us. We just showed up and dealt with camera issues place at ISC San Pedro Coast Guard. “Originally Frank was underway for eight months and this didn’t fit with changes in the script. It was reasonable for him to be in the Coast

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H has taken on a more prominent role under Homeland Security, ATHAN so it made sense to use the PA3 N PA3 Coast Guard,” he added. ractically overnight in late June, ISC San Pedro Executive producer Ira Shuman commented that was turned into a back lot studio. The back they decided to shoot on ISC San Pedro because they Pparking lot resembled a trailer city for actors, wouldn’t get the same scope as they would on a set. producers and equipment needed for filming. An “Even though the film is based on the East Coast, extensive production crew spent two days filming San Pedro was used because the pier looks more like scenes for a remake of the 1968 classic “Yours Mine a base on the East Coast,” said Shuman. “It would and Ours.” This comedic family film, starring Dennis be very difficult to get everyone on location in New Quaid and Rene Russo, is described as “Cheaper by England. It just made more sense to stay in the Dozen times one and a half” by Kim Zubick, co- California,” he said. producer of the movie and president of The Robert One of the main challenges the film crews faced Simmons Film Company. The film is set to be was trying to figure out how to shoot one scene released in November. where Frank’s children are on a sailboat trying to get Then, Motion Picture Liaison, Cmdr. Jeff Loftus, his attention as he commands the cutter. The prob- detailed the role he played in the production of the lem was being able to position the camera to get the . IST

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26 Coast Guard • September 2005 [email protected] www.uscg.mil/magazine September 2005 • Coast Guard 27 Logbook

Housing The cost of living is high, however, government housing is available in several locations within driving distance of the air station. There are no barracks. The BAH allowances are among the Small stuff highest in the country for those stationed here. Facilities The Moffett community, approximately 25 miles from the air station, includes a full-service com- Armed Forces Vacation Club expands to nightly rental employment advice and referrals to returning disabled missary and exchange on the adjoining NASA program service members, recently medically retired service Ames facility. Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, As authorized Coast Guard MWR patrons, you and members, and their spouses. Specifically, this phone Calif. also has a full-service commissary, your family members are eligible for the benefits of the line is to support the target group of disabled veterans exchange and hospital. Travis Air Force Base Armed Forces Vacation Club. AFVC has now expanded of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring is approximately 55 miles from Air Station San the service to offer nightly rental opportunities. In Freedom, and all disabled veterans of other conflicts, Francisco. efforts to enhance the AFVC benefits, customers may campaigns, and wars. Weather San Francisco is famous for its microclimate. rent a vacation condo in seven-day increments or now, The primary mission is to assist these members with San Francisco’s average temperature in winter choose to stay for one night or more to better suit the their search for employment opportunities at the is in the low 50s and ranges to the high 60s in needs of your vacation time. “Nightly Getaway” rates Department of the Navy, as well as with other federal the summer. start as low as $75 per night during peak season. and state agencies. Additionally, it will assist disabled Seven-night stays are still available for only $264. veterans in obtaining resources and referrals to agen- Nightly Getaway reservations must be made within 60 cies outside of the DON (for example, the Veterans Greetings from days of travel. Weekly rentals may be made up to 12 Administration, Department of the Labor, and other months in advance. Department of Defense agencies). By utilizing the AFVC, for either an entire week or The assistance line will be staffed by human Air Station San Francisco single nights, you also help support MWR activities resources specialists Monday through Friday from 9:00 because with every reservation, a rebate goes back to AM- 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. If there is no Air Station San Francisco is among the most unique to work also creates some unique weather and topo- the installation. There are no membership fees or dues one available to take the call, it will be returned within duty stations in the Coast Guard. Completed on Feb. 15, graphic challenges. The fog is often so low it engulfs the to utilize AFVC resorts and you are not required to one business day. 1941, the station has a special place in Coast Guard his- Golden Gate Bridge. Coast Guard helicopters are permit- attend a sales presentation. Availability is posted daily How to find a job with the Department of the Navy tory as one of the first air stations on the west coast. ted to fly under the bridge and only the most skilled of on the AFVC Web site: www.afvclub.com. The Web site • To find and apply for jobs with the Department of During World War II, Air Station San Francisco was pilots are able to perform such a task. also contains detailed procedures and instructions for the Navy, please click on one of the following links: placed under Naval command, while continuing its com- “There are areas that are always clear and areas that making reservations. You may locate resort condos Jobs, Jobs, Jobs or https://chart.donhr.navy.mil/. mitment to the local civilian population by continuing to are nearly always foggy. You deal with what you are world-wide for only $264 per week by going to the • For all other Federal jobs please go to perform search and rescue missions. The Coast Guard given, but our crews are prepared to handle such “Space-A” section or search for the same quality resort http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/. reassumed full control of the station in 1946. conditions,” Barbiaux said. condos on a nightly basis in the “Nightly Getaways” Department of the Navy Air Station San Francisco is located at the San San Francisco is a culturally diverse and vibrant area section. If you do not have internet access, simply call Coast Guard Academy Graduates Wanted Francisco International Airport, approximately 14 miles known for its restaurants, tourist destinations, street fes- the central reservation center at 1-800-724-9988 for This fall there are two Congressional events in the south of San Francisco. The air station is one of the old- tivals, temperate climate and “anything goes” attitude. weekly reservations or 1-888-338-0970 for “Nightly Virginia and West Virginia area to introduce the various est tenants at the airport and is comprised of seven Wineries in Napa Valley or Sonoma, redwood tree-lined Getaway” reservations. A vacation counselor will assist Service academies to interested students. buildings and 24 acres along the Pacific coast. There are trails, monstrous waves at Mavericks, roller coasters at you with searching for a vacation opportunity, and to Service representatives will be provided all material, approximately 87 crew at the air station, including three Paramount’s Great America or Six Flags Marine World credit the rebate to a participating Coast Guard instal- including a 10 minute presentation on the Coast Guard civilians. The crew works very closely with the airport, and Al Capone’s former cell block at Alcatraz are all with- lation of your choice. To make an AFVC reservation, Academy and various handouts for event attendees. responding to emergencies and providing support. in an hour of San Francisco. patrons will need their AFVC installation identification Coast Guard Academy graduates are preferred, as The team of pilots, flight mechanics, rescue swimmers During the winter, many flock to Lake Tahoe for some number obtainable from participating MWR offices or they are most familiar with life at the Academy. and support staff at Air Station San Francisco are of the best ski/snowboard runs in the country – just a provide them with the number 228 for all other Coast However, any motivated officer who would like to speak responsible for 300 miles of coastline from Point few hours from San Francisco. Some of the most cele- Guard installations. about the Academy is welcome. CGA Admissions will Conception to Fort Bragg and regularly perform search brated sports franchises, including the San Francisco The Coast Guard MWR program provides a wide also cover the mileage cost. and rescue missions in the often-chilly waters off the 49ers, San Francisco Giants and Oakland Raiders, also array of programs and activities established to meet the Event info: Fredericksburg, Va. coast of Northern California. In addition to SAR, Air make their home in the Bay Area. mission readiness and retention needs of our military Rappahannock Regional Library Station San Francisco includes among its primary mis- “People here get paid to do what a tour helicopter pilot members and support the Coast Guard family. To find 1201 Caroline Street sions homeland security, maritime law enforcement, envi- would do,” Barbiaux said. “There is no status quo here out what is available through your MWR program, visit Oct. 1 at 9:30 a.m. ronmental protection, aids to navigation, logistics and — even having a cup of coffee in San Francisco is a www.uscg.mil/mwr. cliff rescue. unique experience. You can do anything you would ever Robert Davis, CG-103 Hedgesville, W. Va. “People that are here are really happy to be here,” said want to do in San Francisco.” Disabled Veterans Assistance Line location to be determined Lt. Gregory Barbiaux, a pilot at the air station. Story and photo by PA2 Rachel Polish, 11th Dist. The Department of Navy, as a lead agency in the hir- Oct. 2 at 1:00 p.m. Having such a beautiful and varied backdrop in which ing of veterans, continues to provide them support with The volunteers can contact: Lt. Cmdr. Octavia Poole the establishment of a Disabled Veterans Assistance at 860-701-6783. Line (1-800-378-4559). A dedicated staff will provide CGA CheckCheck outout CoastCoast GuardGuard careercareer opportunities!opportunities! Call Call 877-NOW877-NOW USCGUSCG

28 Coast Guard • September 2005 [email protected] www.uscg.mil/magazine September 2005 • Coast Guard 29 Sunset colors As the last sliver of sunlight gently dips below the horizon, Fireman Michael Caparelli stands waiting for the call to lower the colors aboard the CGC Campbell in Portsmouth, N.H., July 19. The Campbell's crew had returned to their homeport just hours prior from a counter- narcotics patrol in the Caribbean Sea in which they seized more than 10,000 pounds of cocaine.

Photo by PA3 Luke Pinneo, 1st Dist.