KATY, Texas (Sept 12, 2008) Members of the Future Farmers of America from Katy High School stop by the Coast Guard Incident Command Post with sweets and baked goods. Personnel and assets were properly repositio More
NEW ORLEANS (Apr. 29, 2005) (Top) Coast Guard Seaman Dustin L. Laub, 21, of Boise, Idaho, and (bottom) Seaman Fabien E. Villarreal, 20, of Stockton, Calif., prepare for their workout today by drinking a whey pr More
Coast Guard SPAR Dorothy Howard poses with Bob Sauter, her future husband and fellow Coast Guardsman, in Central Park, New York City, New York, January 1945. Photo courtesy Debbie Williams
HOUSTON, Texas (Sept. 16)--The Coast Guard Cutter Blackthorn monument at Coast Guard base Galveston bears the number 23, signifying the number of crew members lost when the Blackthorn sank, Jan. 28, 1980 in Tam More
GALVESTON, Texas (Jan 26)-A wreath sits to commemorate the 21st anniversary of the Coast Guard Cutter Balckthorn's sinking in 1980. USCG photo by PA2 James Dillard.
Galveston, TX (June 02)--Coast Guard, tugboats, and fireboats attempt to out a fire that engulf the Swedish motor tanker Mega Borg after it exploded 60 miles southeast of Galveston, TX. USCG photo by KALNBACH, CHUCK PA1
St. Louis, MO (Oct. 7)--SN Leslie Lee repairs a navigation aid along the Mississippi River. USCG photo by PA2 Robin Ressler
Dana, IN (March 1)--Loran Station Dana, Ind. is located at the western edge of Indiana, five miles north of Dana, Indiana. The unit's mission is to transmit LORAN-C navigation signals into the Northeast United More
Dana, IN (March 1)--Some of the many equipment that keeps the LORAN-C system operationazl at Loran Station Dana. Loran Station Dana, Ind. is located at the western edge of Indiana, five miles north of Dana, In More
Dana, IN (March 1)--ET2 Roger Todd works on some gear at Loran Station Dana. Loran Station Dana, Ind. is located at the western edge of Indiana, five miles north of Dana, Indiana. The unit's mission is to tra More
Dana, IN (March 1)--A technician monitors panels at Loran Station Dana. Loran Station Dana, Ind. is located at the western edge of Indiana, five miles north of Dana, Indiana. The unit's mission is to transmit More
MIDWEST (July 7, 1993)--A Coast Guard personnel radio in his position while searching for people in distress during a big flood in the Midwest. U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO
MIDWEST (July 7, 1993)--Flood victims are being taken to safe ground after their homes flooded out during the great 1993 Midwest Flood. U.S. COAST GUARD
MIDWEST (July 7, 1993)--A Coast Guard boat patrols the area looking for stranded people during the great 1993 Midwest Flood. U. S. COAST GUARD PHOTO
MIDWEST (July 7, 1993)--Homes are shown under water during the great 1993 Midwest Flood. U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO
MIDWEST (July 7, 1993)--Coast Guard personnel replace their onboard engine during a big floods in the Midwest. U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO
MIDWEST (July 7, 1993)--A flood victim is being taken to safe ground after her home flooded out during the great 1993 Midwest Flood. USCG photo by PA1 Don Wagner
Port Isabel, TX (Jan. 1998) -- Coast Guard members use vehicles and helicopters (an HH60J Jayhawk shown here) to battle drug smugglers as part of Operation Gulf Shield. Photo by PAC Joe Dye
Galveston, TX (Dec. 28)- A sudden waling of Sirens on December 28 disturbed a peaceful morning in Galveston, Texas. The 578-foot cargo vessel, VIOLETTA caught fire and was burning in the Houston ship channel. A More
Grand Isle, LA (Sept. 18)--Petty Officer Michael Smith (left) of Coast Guard Station Grand Isle, La., helps turtle rehabilitative specialsits from the New Orleans Aquarium Of The Americas lift a Hawksbill Turtl More
GALVESTON, Texas - Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class William Morrow, of Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Galveston, looks on as two members of the 6th Civil Support Team inspect a vessel for hazardous materials More
Grand Isle, LA (Sept. 18)--Tom Dyer of the Aquarium Of The Americas keeps a Hawksbill Turtle wet on a boat from Coast Guard Station Grand Isle, La., on the way to be released into its natural habitat. The turtl More
Grand Isle, LA (Sept. 18)--Tom Dyer of The Aquarium Of The Americas shows chidren from Coast Guard Station Grand Isle., La., a Kemps Riddley Turtle. The turtle was found in a shrimp trawler net in October, 1999 More
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Jackson, MS (Mar. 23)--CSPI (College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative) students lookover a Toogaloo College brochure. The students are a part of the Coast Guard's CSPI (College Student Pre-Commissioning In More
Jackson, MS (Mar. 23)--CSPI (College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative) student stands at front gate of Toogaloo College. She is apart of the Coast Guard's CSPI (College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative More
South Padre Island, TX (1 Apr) - Petty Officer 3rd Class Damon Kizzar, Seaman Adam Walton and Seaman Apprentice Luke Pullen pull in an abandoned drift net located about a half-mile south of South Padre Island i More
Brownsville, TX (2 Apr) - Petty Officer Lou Nieves and Petty Officer Richard Hernandez escort an illegal alien found on board a fishing boat located in the Brownsville shrimp basin. Illegal aliens will often b More
Brownsvile, TX (2 Apr) - SN Jeff Theriot uncuffs an illegal alien before handing him over the U.S. Border Patrol. The illegal alien was caught on board a fishing boat located in the Brownsville Shrimpter's bas More
Brownsville, TX (2 Apr) - Coast Guard Station South Padre Island Personel escort an illegal alien to Border Patrol Agents. The illegal alien was found on board a fishing boat in the Brownsville Shrimp Marina. More
Brownsville Ship Channel, TX - A Coast Guard Station South Padre Island boarding team boards a fishing vessel on it's way out to sea. USCG photo by ALHOLM, KEITH PA2
Brownsville, Texas (5 Apr) - Petty Officer 3rd Class Jorge Teegarden, of Coast Guard Station South Padre Island, keeps an eye on the crewman of the fishing boat LA NOVIA. The owner of the vessel was issued a c More
South Padre Island, Texas (5 Apr)--Petty Officer 2nd Class Lou Nieves inspects an Electronic Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) on board a fishing vessel. USCG Photo by PA2 Keith Alholm.
South Padre Island, Texas (5 Apr) Seaman Tabitha Havsy inspects a lifering on board the fishing vessel BOLILLO PRIETO during a Commercial Fisheries Examination (CFE). CFE's are voluntary inspections that allow More
Brownsville Ship Channel, TX - A Coast Guard Station South Padre Island boarding team boards a fishing vessel on it's way out to sea.
South Padre Island, Texas (5 Apr) - Seaman Tabitha Havsy helps conduct a Commercial Fisheries Examination on board the fishing vessel BOLILLO PRIETO. CFE's are voluntary inspections that allow fishing vessel o More
New Orleans, (May 6) --The tugboat KENTUCKY on its side after turning over on the Morning of May 6, 1999, resulting in the death of a crewmember. USCG photo By Montgomery, Patrick, PA3
New Orleans, LA (May 6) -- The tugboat KENTUCKY on its side after turning over on the Morning of May 6, 1999, resulting in the death of a crewmember. USCG photo By Montgomery, Patrick, PA3
Galveston, Texas (June 1999) -- Law enforcement officers unloads bales of cocaine from the vessel China Breeze. USCG photo by PA3 Patrick Montgomery
Galveston, Texas (June 1999) -- An smallboat from Coast Guard Station Galveston, Texas, patrols near the vessel China Breeze after bales of cocaine were found aboard. USCG photo by PA3 Patrick Montgomery
Galveston, Texas ( June 1999) -- Confiscated bales of cocaine aboard the vessel China Breeze. USCG photo by PA3 Patrick Montgomery
Galveston, Texas (June 1999) -- A law enforcement officer unloads bales of cocaine from the vessel China Breeze. USCG photo by PA3 Patrick Montgomery
Charleston, WV (July 26)--Crewmen aboard the Cutter OSAGE hoist pieces of a VOSS (Vessel of Opportunity Skimming System) aboard the cutter July 26, 1999 in Charleston, W.Va. The Kanawha River runs past Charles More
Charleston, WV (July 26)--A VOSS (Vessel of Opportunity Skimming System) floats alongside the Coast Guard Rivertender OSAGE in the Kanawha River in Charleston, W.Va. July 26, 1999. The deployment was part of f More
Charleston, WV (July 26)--Personnel from the Gulf Strike Team prepare to assemble a VOSS (Vessel of Opportunity Skimming System) aboard the Cutter OSAGE, in Charleston, W.Va., July 26, 1999. USCG photo By PA2 Jeff Hall
Corpus Christi, TX (Aug. 24) -- An HH-65 Dolphin helicopter prepares for take off from the Coast Guard Air Station in Corpus Christi. The helicopter was on its way to conduct aids to navigation surveys after H More
New Orleans, LA (Oct. 18)--FS1 Michael Simpson enters a smoke filled compartment during a fire drill aboard the CGC Hawksbill. USCG photo by PA3 Veronica Bandrowsky
New Orleans, LA (Oct. 18)--FA Danny Nava helps BM1 Justin Vandenheuvel put on his fire fighting gear during a fire drill aboard the CGC Hawksbill. USCG photo by PA3 Veronica Bandrowsky
New Orleans, LA (Oct. 18)--FS1 Michael Simpson radios the bridge with updates during a fire drill aboard the CGC Hawksbill. USCG photo by PA3 Veronica Bandrowsky
New Orleans, LA (Oct. 18)--Two crewmembers aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Hawksbill open a hatch during a taking on water scenario. USCG photo by PA3 Veronica Bandrowsky
New Orleans, LA (Oct. 18)--SA Paul Gimple helps FA Eddie Avila with his helmut as they prepare for fire drill aboard the CGC Hawksbill. USCG photo by PA3 Veronica Bandrowsky
New Orleans, LA (Oct. 18)--After a fire in the forward compartment drill, BM1 Justin Vandeheuvel departs through the forward hatch. USCG photo by PA3 Veronica Bandrowsky
New Orleans, LA (Oct. 18)--FA Danny Nava stands in front of the rigid hull inflatable (RHI) to pass the line while BM1 Justin Vandenheuvel makes his approach toward the Coast Guard Cutter Hawksbill. USCG phot More
New Orleans, LA (Oct. 18)--Fireman Apprentice Danny Nava stands watch as the forward compartment is aired out at the conclusion of a forward compartment fire drill aboard the the Coast Guard Cutter Hawksbill. More
New Orleans, LA (Oct. 18)--FA Eddie Avila and SA Paul Gimple put on survival suits for drills aboard the CGC Hawksbill. USCG photo by PA3 Veronica Bandrowsky
New Orleans, LA (Oct. 18)--FS1 Michael Simpson inspects a compartment during a fire drill aboard the CGC Hawksbill. His job is to find the fire after an alarm sounds. He'll then radio for a damage control team More
New Orleans, LA (Oct. 18)--Coast Guard Cutter Hawksbill is an 87 foot patrol boat homeported in Monterey, Calif. USCG photo by PA3 Veronica Bandrowsky
New Orleans, LA (Oct. 18)--DC1 Tom Fitgerald, from the Coast Guard Cutter Hawksbill, takes notes as BM1 Justin Vandeheuvel gives him an outline of what he would do during a taking on water situation. USCG photo More
New Orleans, LA (Oct. 18)--SN Steven Lopez dons his firefighting gear in preparation of a drill aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Hawksbill. USCG photo by PA3 Veronica Bandrowsky
New Orleans, LA (Oct. 18)--FA Danny Nave and MK2 Rudy Lamburt prepare the dewatering pump during a taking on water situation aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Hawksbill. USCG photo by PA3 Veronica Bandrowsky
New Orleans, LA (Oct. 18)--SN Steve Lopez opens a steer hatch to check for damage aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Hawksbill. USCG photo by PA3 Veronica Bandrowsky
New Orleans, LA (Oct. 18)--SA Paul Gimple helps FS1 Michael Simpson get dress in fire fighting gear during a fire drill aboard the CGC Hawksbill. USCG photo by PA3 Veronica Bandrowsky
New Orleans, LA (Oct. 18)--Crewmembers from the Coast Guard Cutter Hawksbill moor up to the cutter through its unique stern boat retreival. USCG photo by PA3 Veronica Bandrowsky
New Orleans, LA (Oct. 18)--FA Danny Nava. USCG photo by PA3 Veronica Bandrowsky
New Orleans, LA (Oct. 18)--FS1 Michael Simpson radios the bridge aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Hawksbill. USCG photo by PA3 Veronica Bandrowsky
New Orleans, LA (Oct. 18)--FA Danny Nava (right) and BM1 Justin Vandenheuvel test the CGC Hawksbill's new smallboat. The new 87-footers can launch and recover smallboats, like the one shown, in seas up tp 8 fee More
New Orleans, LA (Oct. 18)--FS1 Michael Simpson aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Hawksbill checks his equipment before the fire drill begins. USCG photo by PA3 Veronica Bandrowsky
New Orleans, LA (Oct. 18)--BM1 Justin Vandenheuvel of the Coast Guard Cutter Hawksbill gives a command to a fellow firefighter as HS1 Marty Clouser (training team instructors) watches. USCG photo by PA3 Veroni More
New Orleans, LA (Oct. 20)--The Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB 20) underway from the shipyard in New Orleans. Our newest WAGB, the Polar Icebreaker/Research Vessel is built by Avondale Industries in New Orleans More