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Saturday, February 28, 2009

 

DVIDS News - 02-28-2009

1) "Commentary: Duties As a Mission Commander in Iraq"
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2) "Goodwill Tournament Held in Oruzgan"
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3) "Iraqi and Coalition Forces Ensure Border Security"
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4) "Truck Handover Brings Hope of Clean Future"
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5) "Killing Time"
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6) "Morale, Welfare and Recreation Gives Soldiers Desert..."
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7) "New Roads to Open Up Eastern Afghanistan Province "
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8) "Reporter's Notebook: Eastern Afghanistan Needs Roads..."
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9) "Multinational Exercise to Test Interoperability in C..."
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10) "U.S. Combat Troops to Leave Iraq by August 2010, Oba..."
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11) "Obama Praises Troops, Families Who Bear Burden of Sa..."
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12) "'Wagonmasters' Kick Off Month-long Blood Drive"
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13) "15th Sustainment Brigade Soldiers Celebrate Black Hi..."
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* Pirates & Piracy *


1) "Turkey Joins Counterpiracy Mission in the Gulf of Aden"
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Friday, February 27, 2009

 

USCG Headquarters NewsBreak - 02-27-2009

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* Print Stories *

Coast Guard rescues 2 stranded hikers

Todd Shipyards gets Coast Guard icebreaker contract extension

Whale rescue operation under way
Rescuers free humpback whale

Salvage planning begin for Aleutian grounding
Salvage plan in the works for the Icy Mist

Coast Guard exchange going green

Coast Guard Prepared to Close Ferry

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Copyright law prohibits further reproduction of this document outside the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Transportation. This publication is prepared by the Coast Guard Public Affairs staff to apprise personnel of emerging policy issues as they appear in the news media. We attempt to use articles covering subject matter of broad interest to the widest Coast Guard audience possible, and are not able to include all regional articles that may surface. Questions, concerns and comments about the Headquarters NewsBreak should be directed to PA1 David Mosley at 202-372-4613 or David.B.Mosley@uscg.mil.

You can now view HQ NewsBreak at: http://cgls.uscg.mil/pipermail/coast_guard_e-newsletter/.


 

DVIDS News - 02-27-2009

1) "Medical Airmen Receive Top Honors "
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2) "Bonding in Baghdad"
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3) "Phoenix Troops End Diverse Mission "
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4) "Afghanistan International Bank Opens Doors, Economic..."
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5) "U.S. Soldiers Train Iraqis to Enforce Border With Iran "
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6) "Security, Development Intertwine in Afghanistan War "
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7) "Wing Heads to Florida; Kicks Off Training "
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8) "Checkerboards Prepare to Deploy"
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9) "834th Aviation Support Battalion Soldiers Ski at Joi..."
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10) "All Hands"
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11) "22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, USS Bataan Train Wit..."
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12) "Marines, State Department Employees, Train for Futur..."
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13) "Marines, Sailors Work Together During Composite Trai..."
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* Pirates & Piracy *


1) "Pirate Attack Thwarted in the Gulf of Aden"
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Thursday, February 26, 2009

 

USCG Headquarters NewsBreak - 02-26-2009

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* Print Stories *

Coast Guard saves Icy Mist fishermen in hurricane force winds
Winds hamper rescue of stranded Alaska fishing crew
Fishing boat runs aground off Alaska; 4 in danger

Humpback whale caught in netting off the coast
Humpback Whale Is Stuck Off Sandy Hook

Coast Guard Commandant to deliver State of the Coast Guard address

PHOTOS: Coast Guard copter transports injured logger

Husky II undergoes Coast Guard clean up

WIND POWER COMING TO COAST GUARD BASE

Coast Guard Relocates Social Seal

Officials: No negligence in accident Coast Guard says human error ..

Jacksonville Guardians Donate Blood

Coast Guard Checking For People On Ice Floe

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Copyright law prohibits further reproduction of this document outside the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Transportation. This publication is prepared by the Coast Guard Public Affairs staff to apprise personnel of emerging policy issues as they appear in the news media. We attempt to use articles covering subject matter of broad interest to the widest Coast Guard audience possible, and are not able to include all regional articles that may surface. Questions, concerns and comments about the Headquarters NewsBreak should be directed to PA1 David Mosley at 202-372-4613 or David.B.Mosley@uscg.mil.

You can now view HQ NewsBreak at: http://cgls.uscg.mil/pipermail/coast_guard_e-newsletter/.


 

DVIDS News - 02-26-2009

1) "First Africa Partnership Station Nashville Embarked ..."
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2) "Africa Partnership Station Nashville Begins Training..."
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3) "'Ghost' Soldiers Mark End of Tour "
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4) "1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Helps Community Through..."
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5) "Leaders Meet to Generate Plan for Wardak, Logar"
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6) "Army Couple Reenlists in Combat Zone"
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7) "'Team Buffalo' Stays Loose, Tightens Security"
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8) "Overseas Fundraising Results Peak Despite Recession"
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9) "U.S. Army Participates in Chicago Auto Show"
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10) "Road Show Provides Financial Education for Troops"
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11) "Military Intelligence Leaders Discuss Common Threats..."
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12) "On the Ground: Base Transfer, Tank Course, Security ..."
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13) "Misawa to Support Red Feather Community Chest Campaign "
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14) "Medical Airmen Receive Top Honors "
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15) "Ambassador Andrew Young Celebrates African-American ..."
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16) "Coast Guard Wins Again"
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Wednesday, February 25, 2009

 

USCG Headquarters NewsBreak - 02-25-2009

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* Print Stories *

Coast Guard stops NC search for overboard soldier

Tanker grounded off Texas is refloated, inspected

Coast Guard promises to step up enforcement at lake

Coast Guard makes rescue off coast

Coast Guard Rescues 2 in Pocomoke River

Coast Guard escorts fishing vessel back to harbor

US fines Japan shipping firm 1.75 mln for pollution

A show of force for 3 Dabs, fillet USCG, NMFS cases spotlight ...

Coast Guard suspends Chuuk search

Hundreds on boat returned to Haiti

Guardians of the sea hone their skills (Video)

It is Marijuana Smuggling Season at Sea

Colombian drug runners sink to new depths

Man stranded in ocean waters holding onto an oil platform

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Copyright law prohibits further reproduction of this document outside the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Transportation. This publication is prepared by the Coast Guard Public Affairs staff to apprise personnel of emerging policy issues as they appear in the news media. We attempt to use articles covering subject matter of broad interest to the widest Coast Guard audience possible, and are not able to include all regional articles that may surface. Questions, concerns and comments about the Headquarters NewsBreak should be directed to PA1 David Mosley at 202-372-4613 or David.B.Mosley@uscg.mil.

You can now view HQ NewsBreak at: http://cgls.uscg.mil/pipermail/coast_guard_e-newsletter/.


 

DVIDS News - 02-25-2009

1) "NATO Weapons Modernize Afghan National Army"
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2) "Leading Organizations Meet to Generate Plan for Ward..."
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3) "Panjshir Provincial Reconstruction Team Aids Local V..."
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4) "Deputy Commander International Security Assistance F..."
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5) "Soldier in Focus - Capt. Agustin Dominguez "
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6) "46th Engineers Strengthen Prison, Mission"
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7) "Duties As a Mission Commander in Iraq"
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8) "A Crucial Player in the Theater Distribution Network"
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9) "Aloha Alpha Detachment, 125th Financial Management C..."
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10) "Service Members Volunteer to Provide Humanitarian As..."
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11) "Afghan Army Law: One Step Closer to Stability"
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12) "At the Edge of History"
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13) "New Presidential Helicopter Faces Scrutiny "
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14) "A Second Life"
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15) "On the Ground: U.S. Forces Help Afghans Combat Winte..."
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16) "Services See Challenges, Opportunities in Military L..."
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17) "Combat Vet Gives Voice to Military Musicians "
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18) "Marines Strengthen Coalition, Local Iraqi Ties"
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19) "Service Members More Realistic About Retirement Than..."
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20) "Truth in Testing - in Depth Survey Aims at Improving..."
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21) "Great Neighbors"
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22) "Combat Mechanic Recovery Classes Open at Liberty"
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23) "The Beginning of an Important Partnership "
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Tuesday, February 24, 2009

 

USCG Headquarters NewsBreak - 02-24-2009

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* Print Stories *

Coast Guard Commanding Officer Remembered
Fallen Officer Bestowed Final Honors

Cargo being moved so crews can free tanker from Gulf
Coast Guard video

Navigating Social Media

Navy looks increasingly toward the Arctic

Lake Superior ice floe search ends; nothing found

Coast Guard Searching for Overboard Soldier

Canoe capsizes with two people, Coast Guard responds

Coast Guard Rescues Man after Boat Capsizes Near Coos Bay

Hamlin firefighters, Coast Guard sharpen ice rescue skills

US Coast Guard Establishes Security Zone for Presidential Address

Coast Guard Ice Patrol Set For Iceberg Season

Boating Accident Causes Oil Spill

CG Returns 214 Haitian Migrants

Large Tank Washes Up On Port Aransas Beach

Mackinac Island man found dead on Lake Huron

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Copyright law prohibits further reproduction of this document outside the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Transportation. This publication is prepared by the Coast Guard Public Affairs staff to apprise personnel of emerging policy issues as they appear in the news media. We attempt to use articles covering subject matter of broad interest to the widest Coast Guard audience possible, and are not able to include all regional articles that may surface. Questions, concerns and comments about the Headquarters NewsBreak should be directed to PA1 David Mosley at 202-372-4613 or David.B.Mosley@uscg.mil.

You can now view HQ NewsBreak at: http://cgls.uscg.mil/pipermail/coast_guard_e-newsletter/.


 

DVIDS News - 02-24-2009

1) "Soldiers Bring Joy to Iraqi Children"
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2) "Combat Camera Personnel Support Mission in Unique Way"
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3) "Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Observes Bl..."
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4) "Combined Task Force - 152 Conducts Exercise Stake Net"
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5) "Soldiers Host Women's Bazaar to Help Iraqi Families "
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6) "Defense, Veteran Affairs Reform Evaluation System fo..."
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7) "Violence in Iraq Drops to Six-Year Low "
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8) "North Dakota National Guard Spends Weekend Equipping..."
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9) "Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected Milestone Reached in..."
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10) "13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) Soldiers He..."
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11) "New Water Reservoir Opens to 60,000 Iraqi Residents"
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12) "Hawaii National Guard Soldier Killed in Vehicle Acci..."
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13) "A 'Sweet' Game of Rugby"
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* Pirates & Piracy *


1) "Maritime Security Strengthens As Nations Join Counte..."
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2) "Turkey, Singapore Join Efforts to Combat Piracy in G..."
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Monday, February 23, 2009

 

USCG Headquarters NewsBreak - 02-23-2009

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* Print Stories *

Officer's Remains Return to Family

Coast Guard to try to refloat grounded oil tanker
Coast Guard has new plan to free grounded tanker
More than 340 newsclips available through online searches

FEATURE-Colombian 'coffins' run cocaine beneath the waves

Stronger hulls could help fill icebreaker gap

Stiletto Boat: The Water's 'Batmobile'

Coast Guard suspends search for missing fisherman

Coast Guard searches for man overboard

Coast Guard Vice Admiral Gave Back To Academy

US Coast Guard offers career opportunities

Officials search for possible people on ice floe

Ecology, US Coast Guard wrapping up spill response off Orcas Island

Rescued British yacht couple wanted to go on to Antigua

Todd gets icebreaker refit contract

Coast Guard assisting grounded fishing vessel near Kodiak Island

Two boats rescued from Columbia River

4 Jump Into Bay When Boat Burns Off Eliott Key

A CG Valentine's Day to Remember

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Copyright law prohibits further reproduction of this document outside the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Transportation. This publication is prepared by the Coast Guard Public Affairs staff to apprise personnel of emerging policy issues as they appear in the news media. We attempt to use articles covering subject matter of broad interest to the widest Coast Guard audience possible, and are not able to include all regional articles that may surface. Questions, concerns and comments about the Headquarters NewsBreak should be directed to PA1 David Mosley at 202-372-4613 or David.B.Mosley@uscg.mil.

You can now view HQ NewsBreak at: http://cgls.uscg.mil/pipermail/coast_guard_e-newsletter/.


 

DVIDS News - 02-23-2009

1) "Afghan Regional Security Integration Command-West Do..."
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2) "Afghan National Army, International Security Assista..."
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3) "Riverine SWAT Delivers Medical Supplies, Cheer to Ch..."
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4) "Elite Afghan Soldiers Elicit a Sense of Nationalism"
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5) "Elite Afghan Soldiers Elicit a Sense of Nationalism"
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6) "Insurgent Leader Killed in International Security As..."
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7) "2-2 Trains Afghan National Army Soldiers for Mission..."
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8) "Sling-Load Inspector Certification Course Training C..."
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9) "Troops Attend Qatar Camel Races"
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10) "Wheelchairs for Adwaniyah Children"
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Sunday, February 22, 2009

 

DVIDS News - 02-22-2009

1) "Black Dragons Prove to Be Good Neighbors"
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2) "Congressional Members Hear Soldiers' Voices at Echo"
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3) "Women's Bazaar Helps Local Iraqi Families"
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4) "Marine Wraps Up 31-year Career in Iraq "
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Saturday, February 21, 2009

 

DVIDS News - 02-21-2009

1) "Senior Leaders Salute Milestone Trident Submarine Pa..."
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2) "Multi-National Force - West Ends Four-month Saga Tha..."
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3) "Illinois Guard Builds Trust One Village at a Time"
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4) "Meetings Pave Way for Continued Progress in Iraq "
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5) "NATO Ministers Announce More Aid to Afghanistan, Pre..."
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6) "Face of Defense: Reservist Leads Toy Drive for Iraqi..."
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7) "Military Fields 10,000th Mine-resistant Vehicle to T..."
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8) "Afghans in a Bid to Restore Afghanistan"
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Friday, February 20, 2009

 

USCG Headquarters NewsBreak - 02-20-2009

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* Coast Guard pulls 2 1/2 tons of pot from ocean

* Coast Guard finds 5000 pounds of marijuana in the ocean

* Coast Guard rescues surfer in Lake Superior

* Plan for new Detroit-Windsor span clears a US hurdle

* Twin span clears hurdle

* Coast Guard medically evacuates man who fainted aboard boat

* Man rescued after boat sinks

* Coast Guard death believed to be of natural causes

* Living honor heroic Coast Guard crew

* Coast Guard is on its way, promises stepped up enforcement

* Coast Guard resumes search in fatal boating accident

* Report: Coast Guard shares blame in spill

* Local Coast Guard Jet Helps Confiscate Cocaine Near Bahamas

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Copyright law prohibits further reproduction of this document outside the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Transportation. This publication is prepared by the Coast Guard Public Affairs staff to apprise personnel of emerging policy issues as they appear in the news media. We attempt to use articles covering subject matter of broad interest to the widest Coast Guard audience possible, and are not able to include all regional articles that may surface. Questions, concerns and comments about the Headquarters NewsBreak should be directed to PA1 David Mosley at 202-372-4613 or David.B.Mosley@uscg.mil.

You can now view HQ NewsBreak at: http://cgls.uscg.mil/pipermail/coast_guard_e-newsletter/


 

DVIDS News - 02-20-2009

1) "$3.9 Million Spent on the Road to Success in Afghani..."
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2) "Afghanistan, NATO Summit Top Defense Ministers' Agenda "
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3) "325th Brigade Support Battalion Trains Iraqi Army No..."
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4) "Chairman Checks Out Nuclear Mission at North Dakota ..."
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5) "Army Guard Mandates Certification for Motorcyclists"
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6) "Team in Afghanistan Looks to Double Health Care Access "
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7) "On the Ground: U.S. Forces in Iraq Train Police, Sol..."
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8) "Strykers Gear Up for New Mission in Afghanistan "
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9) "Lead the Way - a Top Ranking Soldier Weighs in on th..."
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10) "Gates Encouraged by NATO Discussions on Afghanistan "
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11) "'Military Saves Week' to Help Troops Cross Financial..."
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12) "Afghan Contractors Meet, Bid on Jabal Saraj Power Pl..."
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13) "Hardly a Day's Rest"
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14) "Working Below the Surface"
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Thursday, February 19, 2009

 

USCG Headquarters NewsBreak - 02-19-2009

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* Print Stories *

'Mayday! Mayday!' The real-life drama of the Bay rescue

Officials: Lubricant oil leaking off Calif. coast
More than 240 news clips available through online searches

NTSB Raps Coast Guard, Pilot In Cosco Busan Spill
Cosco Busan oil spill blamed on pilot, shipping firm

Coast Guard finds 5000 pounds of marijuana in the ocean

Guam Based Coast Guard Unit Joins Search For Missing Boys In Chuuk

Coast Guard, Alaska Chadux begin work on Husky II clean-up

Coast Guard commander remembered, respected by crew

Captain of the Port returns

US Coasties rescue a surfer at Marquette. In February

Kodiak Coast Guardsman receives new title of Master Cutterman

Oldest Cutter in the Fleet Returns Home

Man Rescued After 30-Foot Boat Sinks

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Copyright law prohibits further reproduction of this document outside the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Transportation. This publication is prepared by the Coast Guard Public Affairs staff to apprise personnel of emerging policy issues as they appear in the news media. We attempt to use articles covering subject matter of broad interest to the widest Coast Guard audience possible, and are not able to include all regional articles that may surface. Questions, concerns and comments about the Headquarters NewsBreak should be directed to PA1 David Mosley at 202-372-4613 or David.B.Mosley@uscg.mil.

You can now view HQ NewsBreak at: http://cgls.uscg.mil/pipermail/coast_guard_e-newsletter/.


 

DVIDS News - 02-19-2009

1) "Recycling Provides Jobs, Hope for Iraqi People"
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2) "Governor Informs Kirkuk Citizens of New Security Agr..."
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3) "1538th Transportation Company Soldiers Make Communic..."
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4) "Wing Program Helps Airmen Get Fit to Fight"
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5) "Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Reaches O..."
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6) "Fisher House Announces 2009 Newman's Own Award Compe..."
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7) "U.S. Soldiers Open Road, Transfer Security in Easter..."
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8) "Dam Neck Morale, Welfare and Recreation Hosts Runnin..."
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* Pirates & Piracy *

1) "Coast Guard Contributes to Counter-piracy Mission "
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2) "Clinton Meets Japanese Leaders on First Leg of Asian..."
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Wednesday, February 18, 2009

 

USCG Headquarters NewsBreak - 02-18-2008

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* Print Stories *

Coast Guard rescues man from boat in Oakland Estuary

Coast guard responds to oil spill near Treasure Island

Coast Guard commander's death a mystery
More than 40 news stories available through online news searches

3 Floridians safe, Coast Guard calls off search

Coast Guard gets a piece of stimulus pie

US Coast Guard Going "Green"

Marinette withdraws patrol boat protest

Fisherman with medical emergency rescued

Inaugural Flight

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Copyright law prohibits further reproduction of this document outside the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Transportation. This publication is prepared by the Coast Guard Public Affairs staff to apprise personnel of emerging policy issues as they appear in the news media. We attempt to use articles covering subject matter of broad interest to the widest Coast Guard audience possible, and are not able to include all regional articles that may surface. Questions, concerns and comments about the Headquarters NewsBreak should be directed to PA1 David Mosley at 202-372-4613 or David.B.Mosley@uscg.mil.

You can now view HQ NewsBreak at: http://cgls.uscg.mil/pipermail/coast_guard_e-newsletter/.


 

DVIDS News - 02-18-2008

1) "For the Greater Good: Spc. Bobby Gladney"
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2) "The Beginning of the End: a Period of Unrest Among T..."
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3) "Congressional Delegation Visits Saab Al Bour "
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4) "772nd Military Police Train Numaniyah Iraqi Police"
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5) "Touchdown: Father Reminisces As Son Scores Scholarship "
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6) "U.S. Instructors Train Iraqi Sailors on High-speed B..."
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7) "Police Efforts Lead to Improvements in Iraqi Provinc..."
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8) "New Predator Takes Flight in Iraq"
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* Pirates & Piracy *

1) "Pirates Could Be Prosecuted Outside of Kenya, Offici..."
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