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  2. More shots form the Stratton filming.
    Photo: More shots form the Stratton filming.
  3. Fantastic Photo Michelle, Thanks for Sharing!
    Took this during the Blessing of the Fleet here in Hatteras, North Carolina (husband is stationed here) about a month ago. This is one of our 47 MLB's. Photo is from my Instagram. Thought I would share.

    Idle Time | Hatteras, North Carolina
    Michelle Vann

    If you would like to follow my Instagram its @michelle_vann
    Hope you enjoy!
    Photo: Took this during the Blessing of the Fleet here in Hatteras, North Carolina (husband is stationed here) about a month ago. This is one of our 47 MLB's. Photo is from my Instagram. Thought I would share.
 
Idle Time | Hatteras, North Carolina
Michelle Vann
 
If you would like to follow my Instagram its @michelle_vann
Hope you enjoy!
  4. From one of our fans. How times have changed!
    WWII Photo - USCG
    Photo: WWII Photo - USCG
  5. We hope everyone had a great weekend!

    Remember keep your head down low when running under the spinning blades of a MH-65D Dolphin.

    U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class George Degener.
    Photo: We hope everyone had a great weekend!

Remember keep your head down low when running under the spinning blades of a MH-65D Dolphin.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class George Degener.
  6. Congratulations and welcome to the service!!
    RO Chicago Photo of the Day- Congratulations to FN Molly Shepard! FN Shepard graduated basic training last week and is now assigned to USCG Air Station Sitka in Sitka Alaska.
    Photo: RO Chicago Photo of the Day- Congratulations to FN Molly Shepard! FN Shepard graduated basic training last week and is now assigned to USCG Air Station Sitka in Sitka Alaska.
  7. More behind the scenes snaps from our filming. We have been given the green light to show you a rough cut of the new ME rating video. Stand by it will make its debut in the next couple days!
    Photo: More behind the scenes snaps from our filming.  We have been given the green light to show you a rough cut of the new ME rating video.  Stand by it will make its debut in the next couple days!
  8. Congratulations! We always like to see our people recognized. Keep up the good work.
    RO Chicago Photo of the Day- AET1 Stephen Dudley presents AET2 Kayla Aguilera with the Coast Guard Good Conduct Medal (Her third award)
    Photo: RO Chicago Photo of the Day- AET1 Stephen Dudley presents AET2 Kayla Aguilera with the Coast Guard Good Conduct Medal (Her third award)
  9. Share this around!

    If you know anyone in law enforcement in the Houston area who may be interested in part-time work, we have immediate openings.
    Photo: Share this around!

If you know anyone in law enforcement in the Houston area who may be interested in part-time work, we have immediate openings.
  10. A day in the life aboard the CGC Stratton #2!
    Photo: A day in the life aboard the CGC Stratton #2!
  11. A day in the life aboard the CGC Stratton as imagined and edited by our crew of talented photographers.

    These were all shot behind the scenes during the filming of our new rating videos. Enjoy!
    Photo: A day in the life aboard the CGC Stratton as imagined and edited by our crew of talented photographers.

These were all shot behind the scenes during the filming of our new rating videos.  Enjoy!
  12. Who wants to drive?

    U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Annie R. B. Elis
    Photo: Who wants to drive?

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Annie R. B. Elis
  13. At the helm of the CGC Stratton.

    U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Annie Elis.
    Photo: At the helm of the CGC Stratton.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Annie Elis.
  14. How many of you have done the same thing at your house?

    An Electrician's Mate (EM) aboard the Coast Guard Stratton inspects an electrical panel. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Etta M. Smith
    Photo: How many of you have done the same thing at your house?

An Electrician's Mate (EM) aboard the Coast Guard Stratton inspects an electrical panel. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Etta M. Smith
  15. Congrats, and welcome. Wish him good luck!
    RO Chicago would like to congratulate Christopher Zamora for swearing into the USCG Delayed Entry Program!
    Photo: RO Chicago would like to congratulate Christopher Zamora for swearing into the USCG Delayed Entry Program!
  16. A little maintenance on the Close In Weapons System (CIWS) aboard the CGC Stratton.

    U.S. Coast Guard photo by PA2 Annie Elis.
    Photo: A little maintenance on the Close In Weapons System (CIWS) aboard the CGC Stratton.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by PA2 Annie Elis.
  17. Meet the CIWS (prounounced sea-whiz) a 6 barrel 20mm gatling gun capable of 4,500 rounds per minute.

    Aboard the CGC Stratton. U.S. Coast Guard photo by PA2 Annie Elis.
    Photo: Meet the CIWS (prounounced sea-whiz) a 6 barrel 20mm gatling gun capable of 4,500 rounds per minute.  

Aboard the CGC Stratton.  U.S. Coast Guard photo by PA2 Annie Elis.
  18. Wish them a fond farewell.
    After more than 40 years of service to our nation, Coast Guard Cutter Jarvis has completed their final patrol. As Jarvis prepares to be removed from active service next week, the captain took a moment to reflect on the ship’s remarkable missions and dedicated crew... http://goo.gl/MpamL
    Photo: After more than 40 years of service to our nation, Coast Guard Cutter Jarvis has completed their final patrol. As Jarvis prepares to be removed from active service next week, the captain took a moment to reflect on the ship’s remarkable missions and dedicated crew... http://goo.gl/MpamL

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