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U.S. Coast Guard Saluteto the U.S. Coast Guard The Chief The Chronicle Published by Country Media, Inc. Page 2 Salute to the U.S. Coast Guard 2021 Published by Country Media, Inc. Thank You U.S. Coast Guard for Your Service Selection Satisfaction Savings “If I Can’t Save You Money, I Don’t Deserve Your Business!” ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ Ask About Service Members & Veteran Discount ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ Old Fashioned Values and Service from a Name You Trust! 2091 Broadway, North Bend, OR 541-808-2400 www.jimvickautosales.com Published by Country Media, Inc. Salute to the U.S. Coast Guard 2021 Page 3 Country Media Inc. and our advertising partners are proud to honor the U.S. Coast Guard in this annual special section. Coast Guard growing to serve Established in 1790 the Coast Guard is both a federal law nity members that the Coast will not result in overall net ANTHONY “JACK” VOGT Guard stays ‘always ready’ as loss of assets, but will tremen- enforcement agency and a military force, and therefore is a Guest Column faithful protector of the United States in peacetime and war, a lifesaving service. dously benefit the maritime according to the Coast Guard’s website. In times of peace, I am happy to share that community we serve. As my active duty Coast the Coast Guard’s presence As I pass Rear Adm. Mel- the Coast Guard operates as part of the Department Guard service comes to a in Oregon is growing. Asto- vin Bouboulis the responsi- of Homeland Security, enforcing the nation’s laws at sea, close, I wish to emphasize ria has been selected for two bility of leading the Pacific protecting the marine environment, guarding the nation’s what an incredible honor and future Fast Response Cutters, Northwest’s more than 3,000 vast coastline and ports, and performing vital lifesaving mis- privilege it has been to serve with a potential for more. For Coast Guard members, I sions. In times of war, or at the direction of the President, as the 13th District Com- the first time in the region’s want to share that I have en- the Coast Guard serves under the Department of the Navy, mander for the past two years history, these new cutters will deavored to honor my oath, defending the nation against terrorism and foreign threats. here in the Pacific Northwest. allow Pacific Northwest units perform the mission, adhere During what has been an to have constant offshore cut- to the Coast Guard Core This special section pays tribute to the men and women extremely challenging time ter coverage in areas where Values, and take care of the who have served and are now serving in the U.S. Coast in our Nation’s history, I am our small boats cannot reach. crews I have been trusted to Guard. tremendously proud of our Additionally, we are look- lead. Myself, and certainly Coast Guard women and ing at opportunities to im- the Coast Guard, sincerely men for performing with ex- tions and multiple patrol prove Command and Control appreciate all that the Oregon cellence while saving lives, boats, cutters, aids to navi- between our Sectors and the communities do to recognize ensuring maritime security, gation and safety and secu- field units they manage. We our members and provide the and protecting our beautiful rity units, the success of every are currently analyzing op- best support to our Service. Pacific Northwest environ- mission is intertwined with tions for reorganizing our Semper Paratus and God ment. inter-agency training and operational and administra- Bless. While our Coast Guard our partnerships with local, tive Command and Control Rear Adm. The Chronicle force here in the Pacific state, Tribal, and other fed- elements within the Oregon Anthony “Jack” Vogt The Chief Northwest is robust with 15 eral authorities. It is with the area of operations. Rest as- Commander, 13th Coast boat stations, three air sta- support of diligent commu- sured that any changes made Guard District COPYRIGHT 2021. All rights reserved. No material may be subsequent reprinted, photocopied, or in any way reproduced (whole or in part) without permission. Country Media, Inc. Cover photos: Larry Andreasen, the U.S. Coast Guard, Petty Officer 1st Class Cynthia Oldham, Petty Officer 3rd Class Valerie Walker, and Knox Keranen Page 4 Salute to the U.S. Coast Guard 2021 Published by Country Media, Inc. U.S. Coast Guard Station Chetco River Dorado sets sail for the final time Knox Keranen / The Triplicate -The Pilot Knox Keranen / The Triplicate -The Pilot The surfman qualification traces back to 1848, when it was introduced in Massachusetts by the Life-Saving “I had never seen someone in the Coast Guard, but I went to the recruiting office and fell in love with the job Service, a predecessor to the coast guard, to reduce lives lost during near-to-shore shipwrecks. that they do,” said Sosa. Air Force and I was looking stranded boats, but it’s also “We’re there for safety. I KNOX KERANEN at going to a few different the station’s key vessel for think that’s a misconception The Triplicate -The Pilot branches, but he was the one rough-sea rescues. Coast that a lot of people think we who told me to check out the Guardsmen simply call it are there to try to enforce dif- Carlos Sosa is an opera- Coast Guard and see what “The 47.” ferent laws on them, but re- tions petty officer in the U.S. they did,” said Sosa. “I had “This boat is the work- ally our predominant mission Coast Guard Station Chetco no idea what they did at the horse of the Coast Guard,” is safety. If they don’t have the River in Brookings, but he’s time, I had never seen some- said Sosa. “They can do up to right equipment, that will re- also a badge-carrying mem- one in the Coast Guard, but I 30 foot seas, 20 foot breaking sult in a violation,” said Sosa. ber of an elite group of Coast went to the recruiting office waves and 50 mile-per hour Recently, Station Chetco Guardsmen known as surf- and fell in love with the job winds. It can do above that, River had a change of com- men. that they do.” but anything above that we mand. After 27 years of ser- To become a surfman, Initially from South Caro- have to go through a waiver vice, Senior Chief David Coast Guardsmen must al- lina, Sosa has served in the process.” Pieras retired on June 25. ready be coxswains, meaning Coast Guard for 8 years now, A couple of much smaller Pieras was awarded the Coast they are certified to drive res- and has enjoyed his time in 28-foot response boats are Guard’s Meritorious Service cue boats, and then they must the several locations where also docked at the station, Medal for his contributions take up additional training by he has served throughout the Knox Keranen / The Triplicate -The Pilot those are used for the Coast during the last three years in operating boats in treacher- U.S., including Miami and Today, there are only about 200 active surfmen, including Sosa, and Guard’s law enforcement op- command at Chetco River. ous, almost unnavigable wa- Delaware. only 500 Coast Guardsmen have ever earned the badge. Sosa was the erations in the Chetco and Pieras relinquished his com- ters. In addition, the badge “It’s been an absolute bless- most recent to certify as a surfman at Station Chetco River. Rogue Rivers, as well as near mand duties to Senior Chief requires at least 8 years of ac- ing. I really love the job, love shore law enforcement. Petty Officer Ryan Widdows tive service. the locations. They give back Initially established in River includes a 47-foot mo- Sosa said the summer is under the guidance of Cap- The surfman qualification what you put into it. So, if you 1961, Station Chetco River tor light boat (MLB), which the busiest time of the year in tain Breanna Knutson, who is traces back to 1848, when put in the effort to do good, is responsible for an area is primarily used to tow-in terms of law enforcement. stationed in North Bend. it was introduced in Massa- you’re going to progress in stretching north to Cape chusetts by the Life-Saving the career no problem,” said Blanco in Port Orford and Service, a predecessor to the Sosa. south to Crescent City. The coast guard, to reduce lives Last June, Sosa and other outpost includes a main We salute those who serve in the lost during near-to-shore Coast Guardsmen were put to building with administration, shipwrecks.Today, there are the test when they responded operations, galley, lookout only about 200 active surf- to a call of boaters in the wa- tower, as well as a few small men, including Sosa, and ter near the Chetco Bar; their dorms, a fitness center and a only 500 Coast Guardsmen U.S. Coast vessel had capsized near in recreation room. have ever earned the badge. the wake of a larger boat. The station hosts 30-40 Sosa is the most recent Upon arrival, responders personnel at any given time, surfman to be awarded his found the stranded boaters, and their duties include rough Guard certification at Station Chetco without life jackets, clinging water rescues, maritime en- SERVING YOUR River. He said he comes from to the overturned hull. Coast vironmental protection, law a family with a military back- Guardsmen were able to res- enforcement, boating safety COMPLETE WASTE MANAGEMENT ground, but he never really cue all of the subjects, as well and implementation of com- expected to join the Coast as re-right and salvage the mercial fishing rules.
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