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Two people in orange shirts move a bed during hurricane cleanup

Dec. 17, 2024

Bravo Zulu: MK-A School Students help Asheville recover from Hurricane Helene

ASHEVILLE, NC — Last month, MK-A School students from TRACEN Yorktown demonstrated the Coast Guard’s unwavering commitment to service and community support by stepping up to assist with Hurricane Helene cleanup and recovery.

A Coast Guard Gunners Mate conducts an Ordnance Safety Inspection via a table with real-time automation.

Sept. 6, 2024

GMs Effecting Positive Change throughout the Coast Guard

NORFOLK, VA — Have you ever been out in the field and gotten frustrated with a Coast Guard process? We’ve all been there. Hear how a small group of Coast Guard GMs and CWOs in FORCECOM found themselves asking that same question and decided to take action.

Coast Guard members review paperwork.

Aug. 16, 2024

FORCECOM Bright Spot: AI for Living Marine Resources

NORFOLK, VA — The Northeast Regional Fisheries Training Center (NRFTC), Coast Guard Academy (CGA), and MIT Lincoln Laboratories (MIT LL) are partnering to incorporate Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Automation, and Data Analytics into Living Marine Resources (LMR) operations.

Two hands covered in world map on sky background

July 5, 2024

Deckplate Diplomats Part I: Training Center Yorktown’s International Mobile Training Branch

TRACEN Yorktown, Yorktown, Va. — So, your Coast Guard needs detailed, quality training. Who you gonna call? For the U.S. Coast Guard’s partner nations, that’s when you call Training Center Yorktown’s Mobile Training Branch (MTB). The MTB dispatches Mobile Training Teams (MTT) packed with Coast Guard subject matter experts internationally to export the U.S. Coast Guard’s training curriculum.

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton’s (WMSL 753) qualified Officer of the Deck boatswain’s mates pose for a photo with Hamilton’s commanding officer, Capt. Justin Carter, middle, while at sea in Eastern Pacific, March 13, 2024. Hamilton recently had 13 crewmembers qualified as underway OODs, four of whom were boatswain's mates (BM). Petty Officer 1st Class Kyle Voutour, Petty Officer 1st Class Matthew Anderson, Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan Kass, and Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin Figueroa earned their qualification letters, completing an advancement requirement for Chief Petty Officer. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by LTJG Ray Corniel)

June 25, 2024

The Training Path from Coxswain to Conn

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton (WMSL 753) — Ryan Kass began his Coast Guard career as a seaman assigned to CGC Hamilton in 2019. He had his sights set high and swiftly began working on his various qualifications. But a big cutter means big responsibility – and plenty of critical training.

Diesel engine on a stand

May 3, 2024

FORCECOM Bright Spot: Updating Training and Saving Money at TRACEN Yorktown

YORKTOWN, Va. — The Coast Guard Machinery Technician (MK) Schoolhouse’s Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Group recently received eight replacement engines. With assistance from the Damage Controlman (DC) Schoolhouse, the old engine mount was modified. Completing this project in-house resulted in significant cost savings while ensuring the highest quality standards.

CG-FAC-2, TCY MTSM Staff, LNG experts from PHMSA, & eight Sector/MSU virtual attendees. Group photo standing in front of presentation screen.

Feb. 6, 2024

FORCECOM Bright Spot: Liquid Natural Gas Training

YORKTOWN, Va. — Critical training provided to eight units on safety hazards and risk-mitigation associated with Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) facilities.

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