Spring News

I hope that everyone had a nice Easter Weekend and Spring Break. This time of year always brings new energy as it starts to get warmer and summer is right around the corner. Of course there is new energy around here as we look forward to being reunited!

Great job to both deployed and garrison crews for some outstanding work since my last update.

Advancements - Congratulations to PO Chavez who was advanced to Second Class on 01 April! Thanks for all your great work.

Re-enlistments - We are thrilled that PO Baumgartner and PO Jones both agreed to continue to serve our country and the Coast Guard. Thank you for your dedication and devotion to duty.

Certifications/Qualifications - Congratulations to the following members:

ENS List – Tactical Action Officer Certification
Chief Carr – Boat Crew Certification
PO Chavez – Boat Crew Certification
PO Schott – Small Arms Instructor Designation
PO Murillo – Basic Coxswain Certification

This summer we will loose a third of our Team due to Permanent Change of Station transfers -- a third of our operational expertise! I commend everyone for all of your work and motivation, not only to obtain your primary qualification but to achieve multiple qualifications. Without your efforts we would not be fully mission capable during a time of heavy turnover and continuous operations.

Hollywood – Bravo Zulu to PO McElroy, PO Renuk and their boat crews for participating in the TV shoot for CSI Miami. We received great feedback from the production company on your great work and professionalism. Stay tuned for more info on when the episode will air. If you’re nice to them they may sign autographs.

Wide World of Sports – Congratulations to PO Aloe, PO Gross, and PO Ketchum who took FIRST place team in the CPOA Triathlon on 03 April. Coast Guard stomped the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines… hooooah (that’s for you PO Hooker)! MSST 91103 also participated in the Softball League, Basketball League, and an All Night Softball Tournament and finished with very respectable standings. The Volleyball League is in full swing and after a bit of a rough start, we’re gaining some ground (thanks to Legs and his blocks at the net – no kidding!).

Keep fighting the good fight! All for now…