Buoy Tender Roundup 2016
During this years Annual Buoy Tender Roundup (BTR), hosted by the Coast Guard 17th District in Juneau, Alaska, from Aug. 15-19, U.S. and Canadian Coast Guard members received specialized training in areas such as engine repair, buoy maintenance, first aid, navigation, weather observation and fisheries. Seven U.S. Coast Guard and Canadian buoy tenders, stationed throughout Alaska and the Pacific Northwest participated including the Coast Guard Cutters Maple, Hickory, Fir, Sycamore, Elderberry, Anthony Petit and the Canadian coast guard ship Bartlett.
Bringing morale to Coast Guard members in Alaska: Country-style
The sweet smell of barbeque permeates the air as people venture into the room. The first few arrivals hesitate at seeing the vast space with a dozen empty tables; slowly the sound of light chatter fills the area as more […]
Coast Guard recognizes leadership past, present and future
Women have been involved in the military since the military was created. They have assisted in military strategy (think Cleopatra), sewn flags, followed the drum supporting the troops behind the battle lines of war, kept lighthouses and even saved lives. […]