Homecoming - U.S. Coast guard photo
Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Draughon, a machinery technician at Marine Safety Unit Texas City, receives a hearty welcome from Cmdr. James Robertson, commanding officer of Marine Safety Unit Texas City, his ... More
Homecoming - U.S. Coast guard photo
Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Draughon, a machinery technician at Marine Safety Unit Texas City, is welcomed home by his wife, Rachelle, and new co-workers after completing an over seas tour in Iraq, Nov. 18,... More
Vice President Joe Biden speaks at the George R. Brown
Vice President Joe Biden speaks at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, Aug. 27, 2013. Biden was invited to speak to those in attendance for the American Legions' 95th National Convention. (U.S. Coas... More
A Coast Guard vessel lays boom along an area of the
A Coast Guard vessel lays boom along an area of the Galveston Ship Channel, March 27, 2014. Cleanup efforts continue for the Texas City "Y" response, which resulted from a collision between a bulk carrier and a... More
Volunteers assess a three-mile stretch of shoreline
Volunteers assess a three-mile stretch of shoreline at Stewart Beach in Galveston, Texas, on March 28, 2014. Workers and volunteers have been working Galveston’s shoreline in response to the Texas City oil spil... More
A Coast Guard aircrew pauses while conducting rescue
A Coast Guard aircrew pauses while conducting rescue training in San Luis Pass, Texas, April 22, 2014. Coast Guard crew members and senior leadership from Air Station Houston conducted the training to sharpen s... More
New Orleans - The moving wall, Louisiana
Capt. Christopher Palmer (left) and Chief Robert Nash (right) prepare to present a Coast Guard wreath in front of the Vietnam Moving Wall Memorial in Kenner, La., May 16. 2014. The wall will be in Kenner throug... More
New commander takes charge in Lake Charles, La.
LAKE CHARLES, La. – Coast Guard Cmdr. Dan Cost relieves Cmdr. Monica L. Rochester during the change-of-command ceremony at the Lake Charles Civic Center, July 12, 2016. Command of Marine Safety Unit Lake Charle... More
Galveston, Tx - A child happily poses with Santa at
Galveston, Tx - A child happily poses with Santa at the Shriners Children's Hospital in Galveston, December 14, 2016. This annual event provides a wonderful opportunity for coast guard members and hospital staf... More
The Coast Guard Cutter Manowar returns to port in Galveston,
The Coast Guard Cutter Manowar returns to port in Galveston, Texas, Jan. 18, 2017, with two rescued boaters aboard, who's yacht sank several weeks ago, 700 miles off Cape Town, South Africa. The Coast Guard wor... More
Rear Adm. Dave Callahan presents the Meritorious Public
Rear Adm. Dave Callahan presents the Meritorious Public Service Medal to Jason Dixon (left), Brandon Barrett (center) and Robbie Reynold (right), during a ceremony in Baton Rouge, Louisiana Aug. 4, 2017. These ... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Shawn Pugmire, an aviation
Petty Officer 2nd Class Shawn Pugmire, an aviation maintenance technician with Air Station San Francisco, accepts the Spirit of Service Award, Aug. 27, 2013, at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston.... More
Federal and local agency workers help clean up the
Federal and local agency workers help clean up the beaches affected by oil spill on March 27, 2014. Cleanup efforts continue for the Texas City "Y" response, which resulted from a collision between a bulk carri... More
Volunteers assess a three-mile stretch of shoreline
Volunteers assess a three-mile stretch of shoreline at Stewart Beach in Galveston, Texas, on March 28, 2014. Workers and volunteers have been working Galveston shoreline in response to the Texas City oil spill.... More
A Coast Guard rescue swimmer swings free outside a
A Coast Guard rescue swimmer swings free outside a MH-65 Dolphin helicopter during rescue training in San Luis Pass, Texas, April 22, 2014. Coast Guard crew members and senior leadership from Air Station Housto... More
Lt. Cmdr. Teresa Hatfield, the Coast Guard's lead
Lt. Cmdr. Teresa Hatfield, the Coast Guard's lead investigator for the collision, listens to testimony provided during a hearing in Galveston, Texas, Thursday, June 5, 2014, for the investigation into the colli... More
Galveston, Tx - A child enjoys his new bouncing toy
Galveston, Tx - A child enjoys his new bouncing toy as others around admire him at the Shriners Childrens Hospital in Galveston, December 14, 2016. This annual event provides a wonderful opportunity for coast g... More
Coast Guard members give their well wishes to two rescued
Coast Guard members give their well wishes to two rescued boaters in Galveston, Texas, Jan 18, 2017, who's yacht sank several weeks ago, 700 miles off Cape Town, South Africa. The Coast Guard worked closely w... More
David Phung (center) is presented with the Silver Lifesaving
David Phung (center) is presented with the Silver Lifesaving Medal during a ceremony in Baton Rouge, Louisiana Aug. 4, 2017. Phung saved the lives of a woman and her dog who were trapped in a submerged car duri... More
Local and state agencies work to contain the spilled
Local and state agencies work to contain the spilled oil and fix the damaged vessel on March 27, 2014. Cleanup efforts continue for the Texas City "Y" response, which resulted from a collision between a bulk ca... More
Volunteers assess a three-mile stretch of shoreline
Volunteers assess a three-mile stretch of shoreline at Stewart Beach in Galveston, Texas, on March 28, 2014. Workers and volunteers have been working Galveston shoreline in response to the Texas City oil spill.... More
A Coast Guard rescue swimmer signals his status to
A Coast Guard rescue swimmer signals his status to a flight mechanic during rescue training in San Luis Pass, Texas, April 22, 2014. Coast Guard crew members and senior leadership from Air Station Houston condu... More
Galveston, Tx - A child tells Santa which doll she
Galveston, Tx - A child tells Santa which doll she prefers for a gift at the Shriners Childrens Hospital in Galveston, December 14, 2016. This annual event provides a wonderful opportunity for coast guard membe... More
The Coast Guard Cutter Manowar returns to port in Galveston,
The Coast Guard Cutter Manowar returns to port in Galveston, Texas, Jan. 18, 2017, with two rescued boaters aboard, who's yacht sank several weeks ago, 700 miles off Cape Town, South Africa. The Coast Guard wor... More
Rear Adm. Dave Callahan presents David Phung with the
Rear Adm. Dave Callahan presents David Phung with the Silver Lifesaving Medal during a ceremony in Baton Rouge, Louisiana Aug. 4, 2017. Phung saved the lives of a woman and her dog who were trapped in a submerg... More
Miles of boom being placed in areas affected by the
Miles of boom being placed in areas affected by the oil spill on March 27, 2014. Cleanup efforts continue for the Texas City "Y" response, which resulted from a collision between a bulk carrier and a barge Satu... More
Volunteers assess a three-mile stretch of shoreline
Volunteers assess a three-mile stretch of shoreline at Stewart Beach in Galveston, Texas, on March 28, 2014. Workers and volunteers have been working Galveston’s shoreline in response to the Texas City oil spil... More
A Coast Guard rescue swimmer signals his status to
A Coast Guard rescue swimmer signals his status to the pilots of an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter during rescue training in San Luis Pass, Texas, April 22, 2014. Coast Guard crew members and senior leadership from A... More
Galveston, Tx - A coast guard member helps one of the
Galveston, Tx - A coast guard member helps one of the children complete a puzzle during the toy drop off, at the Shriners Children's Hospital in Galveston, December 14, 2016. This annual event provides a wonder... More
The Coast Guard Cutter Manowar returns to port in Galveston,
The Coast Guard Cutter Manowar returns to port in Galveston, Texas, Jan. 18, 2017, with two rescued boaters aboard, who's yacht sank several weeks ago, 700 miles off Cape Town, South Africa. The Coast Guard wor... More
A Coast Guard aircrew conduct rescue training in San
A Coast Guard aircrew conduct rescue training in San Luis Pass, Texas, April 22, 2014. Coast Guard crew members and senior leadership from Air Station Houston conducted the training to sharpen skills and to gai... More
Galveston, Tx - A eager child waits patiently as a
Galveston, Tx - A eager child waits patiently as a Coast Guard member finishes putting his new toy together at the Shriners Children's Hospital in Galveston, December 14, 2016. This annual event provides a wond... More
A Coast Guard aircrew conducts rescue training in San
A Coast Guard aircrew conducts rescue training in San Luis Pass, Texas, April 22, 2014. Coast Guard crew members and senior leadership from Air Station Houston conducted the training to sharpen skills and to ga... More
Galveston, Tx - A coast guard member assist a child
Galveston, Tx - A coast guard member assist a child in putting his new gift together at the Shriners Children's Hospital in Galveston, December 14, 2016. This annual event provides a wonderful opportunity for c... More
Galveston, Tx - Coast Guard members pose with Santa
Galveston, Tx - Coast Guard members pose with Santa Clause at the Shriners Children's Hospital in Galveston, December 14, 2016. This annual event provides a wonderful opportunity for coast guard members and hos... More