U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 113-05-02 Napa County

https://www.ktvu.com/news/bodies-of-3-men-who-drowned-while-trying-to-save-child-in-sacramento-delta-recovered

From 2022. Please everyone be safe near the water this Labor day holiday

Bodies recovered of 3 men who drowned trying to save child in Sacramento Delta The three men who went missing in the Sacramento Delta after rescuing an 8-year-old child on Sunday were found dead, authorities said.

Labor Day is approaching and it's still hot. Be safe around the water.

https://boatoncourse.com/

Some free boat training courses

boatoncourse.com National Safe Boating Council 3350 Ulmerton Road, Suite 8 Clearwater, FL 33762 (703) 361-4294 [email protected]

https://dbw.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=28734

California State Parks California State Parks, State of California

https://www.dvidshub.net/video/916769/coast-guard-executes-operation-vigilant-sentry-caribbean-basin

Coast Guard executes Operation Vigilant Sentry in the Caribbean Basin Coast Guard members share their experiences Mar. 22, 2024, while enforcing federal law at sea as part of Operation Vigilant Sentry. Collaborating closely with federal partners, efforts in fiscal year 2023 led to the interception of 11,955 migrants, prioritizing their rescue from hazardous conditions...

https://www.maritime.dot.gov/outreach/history/short-history-maritime-administration

A Short History of the Maritime Administration | MARAD Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

https://www.boat-ed.com/blog/the-best-tips-from-national-safe-boating-week/

10 Essential Boating Safety Tips Safe boating is everyone's responsibility. Take a look at the ten essential boating safety tips to apply even when it's not National Safe Boating Week.

https://uscga.edu/
This is the U.S. Coast Guard's 4 year academy. Acceptance is very competitive for this historic institution. It's in New London CT on the banks of the Thames River. Currently a new class of "Swabs" are completing their 1st summer and will be sailing shortly on the training USCG Eagle, the only square -rigger in the U.S. Govt. service. 23 sails, working crew of 55, 295 ft. long with speed under sail 17 knots(20mph). It can accommodate 239 people.

USCGA - United States Coast Guard Academy DEFY EXPECTATIONS OF A 4-YEAR OF COLLEGE We are far from your ordinary college experience. Here you will challenge your mind, test your will and learn to lead as never before. Bring out your best at the United States Coast Guard Academy—an elite education that prepares you for a life of adventure ...

Our partners at the lake. Excellent work!

https://portchicagoweekend.org/
Check out the Bay Area events. Good stuff.

Port Chicago Weekend 2024 Port Chicago Weekend is a four-day festival of entertainment and educational initiatives which align with and support the 80th Anniversary of the national World War II and civil rights history of Port Chicago, California.

https://news.usni.org/2024/07/18/navy-exonerates-256-black-defendants-of-1944-port-chicago-explosion
Look at this historic exoneration of the 50 black sailors who were convicted of mutiny in 1944 following a tragic explosion at the then Port Chicago Naval Magazine. After 320 sailors, U.S. COAST GUARD personnel, Marines and Civilians were vaporized from the massive ammunition explosion, the surviving Port Chicago 50 black sailors refused to go back to work in unsafe conditions. 80 years yesterday, the Secretary of the Navy signed this historic document.

Navy Exonerates 256 Black Defendants for Actions Following 1944 Port Chicago Explosion - USNI News Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro announced the full exoneration of the remaining 256 Black defendants of the 1944 Port Chicago general and summary courts-martial that followed a disastrous explosion at the California ammunition-handling facility. Del Toro made the announcement Wednesday on the 80th an...

USCG HISTORY:
On this day, July 7, 1939 -"the Lighthouse Bureau went out of existence and its personnel moved themselves and their equipment to Coast Guard Headquarters from the Commerce Department building. Thus did lighthouses return to the Treasury Department from the Department of Commerce.
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Aids to Navigation Provided by the Lighthouse Bureau (Part 2)https://uslhs.org/sites/default/files/articles_pdf/AirwaysDivision_Fall_2008.pdf
Selected Keeper's Log Journal Articles
https://uslhs.org/resources/keepers-log/select-articles?page=2

A Photo taken by Jane Ashall of the Flamborough lifeboat in Thornwick bay on a Tuesday evening exercise

in History, the first Coast Guard’s Maritime Safety and Security Team, MSST-91101, was commissioned in Seattle, Washington.

📸 U.S. Coast Guard District 5

It's Tuesday -- which means cliff ops training for us! It's up to the aircrew whether or not to hoist with the gear up or down--there are pros and cons for each regarding safety for the rescue swimmer during an emergency.

Here's a throwback photo to when we had CG 6563 onboard--this is an archived photo as we do not have that tail number with us anymore. Experts were able to spot the San Pedro rocks in the background, meaning we’ve been using Mori Point in Pacifica for training for quite a while!

https://www.boaterexam.com/paddling/
An excellent online course. Simple and easy to follow. Imagine this course available at rental locations and retailers before setting your paddlecraft in the water.

page_title Take our National approved online boater safety course and get your boating license at your own pace! Get boater certified today!

https://portchicagomemorial.org/

It's easy to register for next month's Port Chicago Memorial Service. Follow the link below. 5 Active duty Coast Guard members perished in the explosion July 1944. The East Bay Regional Park District is working on the Thurgood Marshall Visitor center nearby the site of the explosion: https://www.ebparks.org/parks/thurgood-marshall

Thurgood Marshall Regional Park - Home of the Port Chicago 50 “Thurgood Marshall Regional Park – Home of the Port Chicago 50” is now the name of the new East Bay Regional Park at the site of the former Concord Naval Weapons Station.

Thinking of you and your family today, Melanie. ❤️

Please read and share Ken’s story today: www.wavesofhopeboating.org

🎂🎉 Happy Birthday U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary!! 🎉🎂

Established by Congress on June 23, 1939, the Auxiliary is the volunteer service of the U.S. Coast Guard. The Auxiliary is non-military and performs the civil missions of the Coast Guard as directed by the Commandant. There is no shortage of opportunities available to anyone interested in joining.

Some areas of interest are:
Vessel Exams
Public Education
Public Affairs
Human Resources
Academy Admissions Partner Program
Culinary Service Program
And many more

If you would like more information or are interested in joining the Auxiliary, click the following link to get more information about becoming a member of Team Coast Guard.

🔗 :https://www.cgaux.org.

USCGC HEALY 2 Crew from Cutter Healy discuss why they love going to sea.

Coast Guard Cutter Healy crewmembers break through Arctic ice Ens. Valarie Hines, an ice pilot aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB 20), breaks through Arctic ice as she maneuvers through the Beaufort Sea, Sept. 1, 2021. Healy’s crew deployed to the Arctic to conduct Coast Guard missions, strengthen international partnerships, demonstrate our commitment...

This is the logo of the Air Station Sacramento where the station's outstanding crew keeps the Spartan C-27s flying.
Bravo Zulu!

The Coast Guard Cutter Healy departed Seattle Washington on June 13 th, enroute to the Arctic, supporting scientific research.
One of the Coast Guard Auxiliary Physicians will be serving as ship's medical officer for part of the voyage.
Safe passage Shipmates!