MONTEREY, Calif. – The crew of Coast Guard Station Monterey will be hosting an array of boating safety activities and static displays for the public May 19, 2012 at San Carlos Beach Park, Monterey, in support of this year’s National Safe Boating Week.
To help raise safety awareness at one of the busiest boating events in the year, the Coast Guard recommends the following PSA’s for media distribution:
Keith Colburn Boat Responsibly PSA
Additional details on Station Monterey's Safe Boating Week event:
WHAT/WHO: Coast Guard Station Monterey Safe Boating Week kickoff
WHERE: San Carlos Beach Park, located between the Cannery Row and the city boat launch, across from the Coast Guard rescue station.
WHEN: May 19, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
“We are pleased to partner with so many fine agencies to bring a fun and informative day to the area” said Lt. Ronald Kooper, Commanding Officer of Station Monterey. The goal we all share is for folks to enjoy the many water activities in the area, but to remember to keep safety in mind. With the excellent weather in Northern California it is easy to forget how treacherous the ocean can be if one does not prepare ahead of time.”
Various displays and activities to include:
The media is invited and encouraged to cover this free event. To set up interviews and for more information, contact Lt. John Suckow at (831) 647-7308.
Informational links and Safe Boating Week Campaign partners:
California Department of Boating and Waterways Boating Safety Outreach
National Safe Boating Week Campaign
Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety
National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA)
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ALAMEDA, Calif. – A change of command ceremony and retirement event is scheduled for Thursday, May 3 at Coast Guard Island. Two Coast Guard Captains will officially transfer command responsibilities as part of a time-honored tradition.
The change of command ceremony is a formal ritual, conducted before the assembled company of the command and to invited guests. It conveys to the officers, enlisted personnel, civilian employees and auxiliary members of the Coast Guard that although the authority of command is relinquished by one person and is assumed by another, it is still maintained without interruption.
What: Coast Guard Base Alameda Change of Command Ceremony and Capt. Spenik retirement
Who: Capt. Gary Spenik will retire and be relieved of command by Capt. Michael Woolard who will take command as Commanding Officer of Coast Guard Base Alameda.
When: Thursday, May 3, 10 a.m.
Where: Helicopter pad behind Building 54, Coast Guard Island.
For more information and to set up interviews, email Petty Officer 2nd Class Levi Read at levi.a.read@uscg.mil or call (510) 437-3373.
]]>SAN FRANCISCO – Coast Guard Sector San Francisco and US Sailing officials will be available for a phone press briefing scheduled for 1:00 p.m. today to discuss the safety stand-down for offshore racing in the Bay Area. Please note the following information:
WHO: Captain Cynthia Stowe, Coast Guard Captain of the Port of San Francisco.
Gary Jobson, President US Sailing.
WHAT: Recent offshore accidents have highlighted the need to assess offshore race organizers’ safety plans and procedures. US Sailing, the National Governing Body for the sport of sailing, is conducting an independent review of Bay Area offshore racing safety procedures to provide an independent assessment of existing plans and procedures.
WHEN: Tuesday 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Conference call line at 605-781-1000
Media interested in participating should RSVP with Petty Officer Mike Lutz prior to 12:30 p.m. to receive the access code to the conference call line at 415-399-7317.
]]>ALAMEDA, Calif. – A pre-arrival briefing and press conference is scheduled for 3 p.m. today at Coast Guard Island to talk about the Geraldton Western Australia (CV6) racing crew rescue that occurred over the weekend off the coast of California. Please note the following information:
WHAT: Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf pre-briefing and arrival
WHO (interview candidates): CGC Bertholf responder spokespeople, Clipper Yacht Race Organizers
Capt. Thomas Crabbs, CGC Bertholf Commanding Officer
Cmdr. David W. Ramassini, CGC Bertholf Executive Officer
Lt. j.g. Nicole Bridariol, CGC Bertholf Public Affairs Officer
Petty Officer First Class Ryan Humphrey, CGC Cutter Bertholf rescue boat coxswain
Justin Taylor, Clipper Yacht Race Assistant Race Director,
Jonathan Levy, Director of Communications
WHERE: Coast Guard Island, CGC Bertholf pier (TBD)
WHEN: 3 p.m. (tentative)
NOTE: Rescued yacht crew aboard the Bertholf are NOT available for interviews and will be escorted directly from the cutter straight to EMS. For media inquiries about the crew of the Clipper Race, call (510) 332-9093.
Media interested in attending, RSVP to Chief Petty Officer Sarah B. Foster and Petty Officer Caleb Critchfield at 510-437-3245. Those accessing Base Alameda must have media credentials, valid photo ID and vehicle registration.
INFORMATIONAL LINKS AND CONTACTS:
Media contact for Clipper Round the World Race:
Clipper Race Communications Manager, Isabel Hokken (510) 332-9093
Email: ihokken@clipper-ventures.com
Deedee Taft (415) 515-1229
Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf (National Security Cutter)
MH-60T Jayhawk medium range helicopter
HC-130J Long-range surveillance aircraft
Video on YouTube- medical supplies drop b-roll footage
Video2 on YouTube- rescue b-roll footage
Clipper Round the World media page
Previous press releases:
PHOTOS: Medical supplies drop off
Coast Guard enroute to assist injured boaters
VIDEO RELEASE: Update 3- Medical supplies drop off, plans for airlift
Update 4: Bertholf, injured crew to arrive at Bay Area tomorrow
MULTIMEDIA RELEASE: Update 6- Still and video footage of CV 6 rescue
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WHO: First Lady Michelle Obama, Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Jane Holl Lute, Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Bob Papp
WHAT: Commissioning of United States Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752). At this ceremony, the cutter will be placed in active service to begin performance of Coast Guard duties.
WHEN: The commissioning ceremony will begin at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 31, 2012. Media should arrive no later than 8:30 a.m. to clear security and set up equipment.
WHERE: Cutter pier along Spencer Road, Coast Guard Island, Alameda, CA 94501 (Go to intersection of Dennison Street and Embarcadero, cross bridge onto Coast Guard Island and security will guide media to parking location.)
Editors note: All interested media must have their names placed on an access list by contacting Lt. Eric Eggen at (510) 437-3319 or Petty Officer 2nd Class Sondra-Kay Rivera at (510) 437-3318 no later than March 29 at 2 p.m. to ensure credentialing and access to the ceremony. Only media with their names on this list will be given access to Coast Guard Island for the event.
Media will have designated parking near the ceremony location. Space is limited and will be provided on a first-come first-served basis. Media should plan to arrive at the Coast Guard Island front gate no later than 8:30 a.m. to be parked and at the event site on time. The Coast Guard Island gate will be closed at 9 a.m. for the duration of the event and access will not be granted during this time.
Limited riser space will be available on a first-come first-served basis. A multi-box will be available, as no microphones will be allowed on the podium.
]]>UPDATE -- ASSIGNMENT EDITORS/EDITORS: The cutter is in the Bay now and arrival time of 9:00 a.m. in Alameda looks good. Some details on the cutter's drug busts and other accomplishments have been added below.
Media Advisory: Coast Guard Cutter Morgenthau returns from successful patrol.
WHO: Coast Guard Cutter Morgenthau and crew.
WHAT: Coast Guard Cutter Morgenthau is scheduled to return to its homeport at Coast Guard Island in Alameda, Calif., from a 72-day deployment to the Eastern Pacific Ocean. Presentation of decals to be displayed on the ship to recognize drug seizures. Interviews with commanding officer.
During a 72-day patrol the crew intercepted nine vessels engaged in narcotics, migrant, and money trafficking. The interceptions, some accomplished in coordination with navies of partner nations in the region, resulted in the seizure or disruption of more than a ton of cocaine and approximately 1,300 pounds of marijuana, confiscation of $12,000 in cash associated with criminal activity, the interdiction and rescue of 10 undocumented migrants, and detainment of 15 suspected smugglers.
WHEN: Friday March 9, 2012, at approximately 9 a.m. Media interested in attending should arrive at Coast Guard Island no later than 8:30 a.m.
WHERE: Coast Guard Island
Alameda, Calif. 94501
Media interested in attending the homecoming of the Coast Guard Cutter Morgenthau at Coast Guard Island should contact Coast Guard Pacific Area Public Affairs at 510-816-1700.
]]>ALAMEDA, Calif. — Thirty-four Reserve and Active Duty Enlisted Petty Officers stationed within the Coast Guard District 11 Region will be recognized during an awards banquet Friday as nominees for the Active Duty Enlisted Person of the Year (EPOY) and Reserve Enlisted Person of the Year (REPOY) awards.
The two petty officers selected will compete for the national honors of being the Coast Guard’s Active Duty EPOY and the Reserve EPOY in Washington, D.C.
The following additional information about the event apply:
WHAT: Recognition ceremony and banquet for EPOY and REPOY awards
WHERE: Coast Guard Island, Point Welcome Conference Area
WHEN: 6 p.m. March 9, 2012
The EPOY and REPOY program recognizes top-performing enlisted men and women in the Coast Guard. These men and women were nominated by a panel of senior enlisted members who evaluate based on established criteria that includes performance, work ethics, military bearing, standards of conduct and a strong community service commitment.
The Coast Guard D11 region encompasses California, Nevada, Arizona and Utah; the coastal and offshore waters out over thousand miles and the offshore waters of Mexico and Central America down to South America. Our operations are staged and directed out of our units throughout California.
This event is not open to the public, however, the media is invited to attend. For more information, contact Chief Petty Officer Sarah B. Foster at 510.437.3325; email sarah.foster@uscg.mil.
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ALAMEDA, Calif. — The media availability schedule for the Lt. Dan Band event on Friday, March 2, has been updated.
The following information applies:
Interview candidates: Actor Gary Sinise, Coast Guard Rear Adm. Joseph "Pepe" Castillo, Medal of Honor Recipient Drew Dix and show sponsor Dave McIntyre of Tricare West Health Alliance.
Time: 4:45 - 5 p.m.
Location: Emlen Tunnell Gym, Coast Guard Island
All other information published on the Feb. 27 media advisory is current. Media interested in attending please RSVP to Chief Petty Officer Sarah B. Foster at 510.437.3325.
]]>ALAMEDA, Calif. — A Lt. Dan Band concert headlined by actor Gary Sinise is scheduled for Friday, March 2 at Coast Guard Island in Alameda.
In conjunction with the United Services Organization (USO), the free concert is dedicated to military members, veterans and their families. Since 2004, the band has peformed for more than 230,000 military members stationed in the United States and overseas. Sinise is a strong supporter of the military having veterans on both sides of his family and has been working with military groups since the 80's.
This private event is not open to the public, however the media is invited to attend. Information about public concerts performed by the Lt. Dan Band throughout the year is posted on its website: www.ltdanband.com
WHAT: USO Concert Featuring Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band; media availability
WHO: Gary Sinise, actor who plays ‘Det. Mac Taylor’ on CBS’ “CSI: NY”
WHEN: Friday, March 2, 2012; performance starts 7 p.m.
WHERE: Coast Guard Island, Alameda, Base Gym
PRE-EVENT MEDIA AVAILABILITY: 5 - 5:20 p.m.
Media interested in attending should contact Chief Petty Officer Sarah Foster from the Coast Guard Public Affairs office at 510.437.3325 before noon March 1. All media will need to have press credentials or a government photo ID as well as current vehicle registration and proof of insurance.
USO Media Contact: Sharee Posey 703.908.6471; sposey@uso.org
Lt. Dan Band press inquiries: http://ltdanband/pages/press.html
Informational links:
Lt. Dan Band
March 3 concert at Travis AFB
USO/LT Dan Band tour stops for 2012
WHO: Coast Guard Air Station Sacramento crewmembers, Lt. Adam McCarthy, HC-130 Hercules pilot, Lt. Hunter Atherton, HC-130 Hercules pilot, and Rodney Stanhope, of Yellow Ribbon America.
WHAT: Coast Guard crewmembers will be picking up 1,000 individual toys, from a Yellow Ribbon America location in Sacramento, and flying them to Fort Campbell, Ky., where the toys will be delivered to the 86th Combat Support Hospital Alpha Company.
WHEN: Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011 1:30 p.m.
The Coast Guard flight is scheduled to depart McClellen Air Field, Friday, Dec. 23, 2011. The HC-130 Hercules aircraft and aircrew will then depart Fort Campbell and head toward their mission destination in Central America.
WHERE: Arden Fair Mall
1901 Arden Way
Sacramento, Calif. 95815