The Long Blue Line (Fall 2023)

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
FALL 2023
COMMANDANT'S
LETTER TO THE
WORKFORCE
NATIONAL MUSEUM:
JOURNEY OF A
HURRICANE
KATRINA ARTIFACT
SENIOR CHIEF HANNAH HALL:
RESERVE ENLISTED
PERSON OF
THE YEAR

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Managing Editor: Scott McGuire
Graphic Designer: Scott McGuire
Contributing Writers:
William H. Thiesen, Ph.D.
MCPO Jeff Creighton, USCG (Ret.)
Chief of the Mess: MCPOCG Vincent
W. Patton, Ed.D., USCG (Ret.)
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ON THE COVER:
Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd
Class Shawn Beaty of Long Island,
New York, looks for survivors in
the wake of Hurricane Katrina's
2005 Louisiana landfall. Beaty
was a member of an HH-60
Jayhawk helicopter crew sent
from Clearwater, Florida, to assist
in search and rescue efforts.
(U.S. Coast Guard photograph by
Petty Officer 2nd Class NyxoLyno
Cangemi)
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IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
Building a Museum for All
National Retiree Council Co-Chairs
Commandant's Letter to the Workforce
Message from the Director: Introducing Rear Admiral M. W.
"Joe" Raymond, Assistant Commandant for Military Personnel
Reunions, Notices & Items of Interest
Museum Director's Corner
COVER STORY | Journey of a Coast Guard Museum
Artifact: The Sign
When Leaders Lead the Way
A Coast Guard Love Story: Rozanne Ridgway honors her late
husband, retired USCG Captain Ted Deming, with a matching gift to
the Museum
Portraits of Service: Meaningful stories from shipmates
Auxiliarist Wins Big on Jeopardy!
Auxiliary Chaplain Support Assists the Coast Guard
in Operation Vigilant Sentry
An Icebreaker on Summer Break
Reserve Enlisted Person of the Year: Senior Chief Hannah
Hall combines passion for medicine and service
Retirement Notices
TAPS Notices
Chaplain's Corner
PPC-RAS
Other Important Retiree Resources
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HONOR
BUILDING
A MUSEUM FOR ALL
For many years, we have been incredibly focused on our mission of bringing the National Coast Guard
Museum to life. Securing funding, preparing a site, and working with architects to design a world-class
museum has been both daunting and exciting. But now, as we move into phase 2 of construction, the
real excitement begins! We are shining a spotlight on the incredible work and impact of the entire United
States Coast Guard family—and I mean EVERYONE! Whether you’re active duty, reserve, a veteran,
civilian employee, family member, or auxiliarist; together we collectively have answered the call to serve
our Nation, performing all missions of our great Service, afloat, ashore, or in the air. As “Coasties,” we
are proud to be SEMPER PARATUS!
Creative development is well underway to share all our stories through exhibits, artifacts, and interactive
simulator labs. Visitors will be educated and inspired by the security deck, where stories of heroism spanning
from the Rum War to the War on Drugs will illustrate the vital role Coasties have had throughout our history.
Our commitment to search and rescue, boating safety, and innovation cannot be told
without the vital contributions from our reservists and auxiliarists. And as we also
know, the Coast Guard has been committed to protecting the environment long
before that mission became a daily news item. From polar operations to
oil spill response, our Coast Guard has worked tirelessly to protect our
environment with little fanfare.
What can you do as we continue to prepare the museum for you,
your families, and our Nation? Help me spread the word that this is
happening! We are a small, tight-knit Service that proudly lives our
core values of Honor, Respect, and Devotion to Duty. Also, please
consider joining me in supporting the museum by purchasing a
commemorative paver to be placed on the Revenue Cutter Argus
Promenade. You can learn more about the paver program on the
back cover of this magazine.
Semper Paratus!
Vince Patton, MCPOCG, USCG (Ret.)
Chief of the Mess
National Coast Guard Museum
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ENGAGE
EDUCATE
INSPIRE
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NATIONAL RETIREE
COUNCIL CO-CHAIRS
RADM MERRIE AUSTIN: I relieved retired RADM
Jeff Hathaway at the August Coast Guard National
Retiree Council (CGNRC) annual meeting as the
fl ag co-chair, along with retired MCPO Lloyd
Pierce. I want to thank Jeff for his 4 years of
dedicated service to our CG retiree/annuitant
community and hope he enjoys his well-earned
free time! Thank you also to MCPO Pierce for
agreeing to stay on as the senior enlisted co-chair
for an extra year. I look forward to learning from
him this year as I continue to get up to speed
in this role. I’m very excited to begin working
with a great team of 19 (and counting!) regional
retiree councils, CG-1M staff, PPC, and senior
CG leadership to improve the retiree/annuitant
experience when interfacing with retiree services.
We had a great discussion with PPC at our council
meeting and I look forward to the improvements to
customer service, which we should begin seeing
in the next few months. I also look forward to my
role (along with MCPO Pierce) of continuing to
further the aims of the CGNRC—keeping the
lines of communication between the CG and the
broader retiree/annuitant community open and
transparent.
In the spirit of transparency, we have heard
your concerns about Operation Fouled Anchor,
the investigation which covered sexual assault
at the Coast Guard Academy decades ago
which was in the news this summer. ADM Fagan
recently penned a letter to the CG workforce
discussing where we, as a Service, need to
move going forward. It mentions the 90-day
Accountability and Transparency Review which
she initiated in July. ADM Fagan asked that
I share this letter with you, it can be found on
page 10. The CG Academy Alumni Association
published this letter and articles focused on
Operation Fouled Anchor in its September/
October issue of the Alumni Bulletin. This issue
has been released online and may be found at
the following link: https://mydigitalpublication.
com/publication/?i=800262
As the days get shorter, schools get in full swing,
and the air gets a bit of a chill, I hope you all have
a healthy autumn!
Thoughts on retirement:
"Spend your
free time the
way you like,
not the way you
think you’re
supposed to."
—Susan Cain
MCPO Lloyd Pierce, USCG (Ret.): cgsilverancientmariner11@outlook.com
RADM Merrie Austin, USCG (Ret.): maustincgnrc@gmail.com
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MCPO LLOYD PIERCE: It sure feels like we’re in
REFTRA final conflagration. Incoming missile: Fire,
Fire, Fire! Flooding on the starboard side—STAND
BY FOR HEAVY ROLLS! It’s been an eventful
summer and hopefully everyone is clear of danger.
At this writing, many of us are in recovery mode.
If you are in need of assistance, please reach out
to one of our member organizations. With luck,
things will quiet down some by the time this hits
your mailboxes.
We (CGNRC) are fresh out of our annual
conference. We have a new co-chair in Admiral
Merrie Austin, and I’m honored to serve you for
another year. RADM Austin highlighted the results
of our conference in her comments. We (retirees)
have an awesome and engaged team working to
meet our needs and address our concerns. CG-
1M and PPC kept a constant presence throughout
the conference and heard every issue aired by
our councils. I feel confi dent that we’re getting
the support and service we need. There are
improvements in the works, and we’ll keep you
posted on them. The commandant and master
chief of the Coast Guard spent time with us and
heard our concerns as well as providing us with
briefs on Coast Guard issues. Recruiting remains
a problem, and we offered to engage as able. We
continue to try to figure a path for retiree mentoring.
More to follow.
The elephant in the room with many of you (and
the commandant/ MCPOCG) was the Fouled
Anchor investigations. First and foremost, I would
encourage everyone to read the investigation.
It’s available online through DCMS. Once you’ve
done that, view CNN’s investigation(s) to see
their perspective, which is also available online.
Next, read the commandant’s letter to us, posted
in this edition. The commandant and MCPOCG
have set a course to address the fi ndings of
these investigations. I’ve mentioned in the
past that the commandant and MCPOCG
have the job of changing Coast Guard
culture, and this is part of that challenge. In her
letter to retirees, ADM Fagan clearly lays out her
interpretation of the investigations and plan of
action to address them. The commandant fi rmly
pointed out during our conference that this is not
simply an Academy problem, and it would be a
mistake to dismiss it as such.
“Not in my Coast Guard!” Sounds like a good
rallying cry for supporting this cultural change.
These investigations are a look in the mirror and
reveal that we may not be what we thought. They
uncovered some cultural norms that enabled
or excused harmful and sometimes criminal
behaviors. It’s time to fi x that. To assert that this
wouldn’t have happened in “my” Coast Guard
is a mistake, as the investigation reveals that it
did, in fact, happen in our Coast Guard. Some of
the problems have already been addressed and
corrected. Some improvements have already been
made, but the Coast Guard isn’t there yet. I would
ask that “Not in my Coast Guard!” become the
long blue line’s rallying cry of support for cultural
change in the Coast Guard. I propose that we
use that phrase to let our shipmates know that we
support their efforts and stand ready to help in
changing the culture in any way we can. Also, that
we don’t accept or tolerate the behaviors surfaced
in these investigations.
Stay safe and ready, everyone, and please keep
watching out for each other.
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COMMANDANT'S LETTER
U.S. COAST GUARD RETIREE INFORMATION
COMMANDANT’S LETTER
TO THE WORKFORCE
FOR OVER 233 YEARS THE COAST GUARD
HAS SERVED OUR NATION. Today we
answer the call to protect our national security
and promote our economic prosperity in a
rapidly changing world. Earlier this summer
we launched an unprecedented search
and rescue effort to locate people aboard
a missing deep-sea submersible. More
recently, we rescued people who escaped
the wildfire on Maui by sheltering in the water.
Our marine inspectors continue to adapt to
new technology in the maritime industry, such
as alternative fuels and onboard automation.
And our cutter crews face unprecedented
challenges as they operate in the Caribbean,
Strait of Hormuz, Arctic, and Western Pacific.
We complete these changing missions by
applying principles of operations sharpened
over centuries, including clear objective, unity
of effort, and on-scene initiative. We align our
actions to our core values of Honor, Respect,
and Devotion to Duty. And our Ethos guides
us to protect, defend, and save others. Our
strong Service culture drives our operational
success.
By United States Coast Guard Commandant
Admiral Linda Fagan
However, it is clear to me that we are not
fully applying our core values, principles of
operation, or Ethos to our own workplaces.
In some places in our Coast Guard, there is
an unacceptable disconnect between the
workplace experience we talk about, and the
experience our people are actually having.
The Operation Fouled Anchor investigation
revealed clear evidence of that disconnect in
the Coast Guard Academy’s past, which left
victims to carry their pain in silent isolation.
Disconnection from our core values can occur
anywhere in our Service. It is revealed by
reports of sexual assault, harassment, hazing,
bullying, retaliation, discrimination, and other
harmful workplace behaviors. Today, there are
victims of these betrayals grieving at our units.
We must not let them suffer in silence.
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Any disconnect between the core values we
revere and the actual experience of each
member of our workforce harms our people,
erodes their trust in leaders, and undermines
our ability to execute our missions.
In the past we may have thought about
operational challenges and workforce climate
as two distinct elements of our responsibility.
There is no distinction. Our operational
success depends on our people, and our
people are sustained by a positive workplace
experience.
The Coast Guard has a cultural norm of
transparency and attention when things go
wrong operationally. We investigate mishaps,
determine root causes, and aggressively share
what happened with others. Our command
cadre courses share the lessons learned
with each new generation of leaders. Today
cutters operate safely after learning from the
Blackthorn, as our boat crews remember
Station Quillayute River, our marine inspectors
on the Cape Diamond, the Deployable
Specialized Forces community ME3 Lin,
and our CG 6505 aircrews to mention only
a few examples. Our crews are comfortable
speaking up when they see risky situations
developing as they perform their missions.
Conversely, we do not have a cultural norm
for transparency and attention around sexual
assault or harassment, hazing and bullying,
toxic leadership, discrimination, or other
negative workplace experiences. We do
not discuss incidents and do not encourage
leaders throughout the Coast Guard to learn
from them. Our people do not feel as confident
speaking up about workplace behaviors as
they do operational risks.
We must give our workplace climate the
same transparency and attention as we do
our operational missions. Leaders must
be comfortable talking about workplace
experiences with their crews, so that our crews
feel comfortable reporting concerns. Leaders
must then have the courage and discipline
to act. As we demonstrate clear objective,
unity of effort, and on-scene initiative in every
operational mission, we must also apply those
principles to care for our own workforce.
Trust and respect thrive in transparency but
are shattered by silence. Through greater
transparency, we will ensure every Coast
Guard workplace has a climate that deters
harmful behaviors and gives everyone the
positive Coast Guard experience they expect
and deserve.
This work will strengthen our readiness. We
will live up to our Ethos to protect, defend, and
save the American people by first protecting,
defending, and saving each other.
In July, I initiated a 90-day Accountability and
Transparency Review to assess the Service’s
authorities, policies, processes, practices,
resources, and culture. The review will plot a
course for the way ahead. We will match our
commitment to operations in our commitment
to a culture of respect. I expect all Coast
Guard leaders to provide all members of our
workforce a positive experience reflective
of our core values. Our mission success
depends on it.
COMMANDANT'S LETTER
U.S. COAST GUARD RETIREE INFORMATION
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MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR
U.S. COAST GUARD RETIREE INFORMATION
A MESSAGE FROM
THE DIRECTOR
On August 1, 2023, I was honored to assume the duties as the Assistant Commandant for
Military Personnel (CG-1M), reporting directly to the Executive Director of Personnel Readiness
(DCMS-DPR-XD). My position, formerly the Director of Military Personnel (CG-13), reflects the
Coast Guard’s continuous focus on providing our personnel and their families with the support
and policy they need to serve our Nation and our Coast Guard and meet their full potential. This
“journey of transformation” is detailed in a recent MyCG article, which can be found at: https://
www.mycg.uscg.mil/News/Article/3503712/a-transformative-year/
As Director of CG Military Retiree Services and the Commandant’s Executive Agent for the Coast
Guard National Retiree Council (CGNRC), I believe we have a solemn obligation to our retiree
community, and I am committed to strengthening CG services to our +60,000 retirees and the
mutually beneficial relationship between the CG and retiree community. I know that two-way
communication remains essential to ensuring that happens. George Bernard Shaw once said:
“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” Your CGNRC
helps to ensure needed communication does take place, keeping CG senior leadership informed
on issues of importance to retirees and retirees engaged in ongoing CG issues/initiatives (e. g.
recruiting).
I was pleased to host the CGNRC’s Annual Meeting from 9-10 August at Coast Guard Headquarters,
joining RADM Laura Dickey, DCMS Deputy for Material Readiness, in welcoming the Council.
Many relevant topics affecting our retiree community were covered and the following are some
of the highlights. Mr. Dave Du Pont, administrator of the National Retiree Help Desk (NRHD),
joined me in presenting Meritorious Public Service Awards to four Coast Guard retirees who
have served with distinction as NRHD watch-standers – CAPT Kathy Tiongson, CAPT Alan Peek,
CWO2 Holly Boehme, YN1 Tom Faircloth. The Council also had a good discussion on how we
can better help retirees and their families navigate the steps when a loved one dies and decided
to make improving Coast Guard Decedent Affairs guidance a council priority. The Commandant
and MCPOCG provided an update on Coast Guard strategic priorities, underscoring our acute
workforce shortages. Admiral Fagan also presented the Distinguished Public Service Award to
RADM Jeff Hathaway, USCG (Ret.), for his exemplary leadership as CGNRC “Flag” Co-Chair
from 2019 to 2023, noting his development of a public-facing website, accessible at U.S. Coast
Guard Retiree Mentoring & Assistance – U.S. Coast Guard Retiree (uscgretireenetwork.org),
which allows transitioning members to connect with retiree mentors. I also attended many of the
informative presentations, including Coast Guard Recruiting, all of which are accessible, along
with the Council’s meeting report and photos, at www.dcms.uscg.mil/retiree. Admiral Fagan
also welcomed RADM Meredith Austin, USCG (Ret.), as the new CGNRC “Flag” Co-Chair and
thanked MCPO Lloyd Pierce, USCG (Ret.), for extending his tenure as Co-Chair until 2024. I look
forward to joining the CGNRC Co-Chairs during their meeting later this year with CCG, MCPOCG,
and DCMS to discuss the CGNRC’s Annual Report, including priorities for the upcoming year.
Finally, I extend my sincere appreciation to CAPT Monique Roebuck for her tireless, exceptional
leadership as Acting Director of CG Military Personnel (CG-13) from April to August 2023 and Mr.
Bob Hinds for coordinating another successful CGNRC Annual Meeting.
Yours in Service,
RADM Joe Raymond
Assistant Commandant for Military Personnel (CG-1M)
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BIO: REAR ADMIRAL M. W. (JOE) RAYMOND
ASSISTANT COMMANDANT FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL
Rear Admiral Raymond serves as the assistant
commandant for Military Personnel (CG-1M),
where he oversees all aspects of military
personnel management, including recruitment,
assignments, workforce policies, and pay and
benefits. His previous flag assignment was as
the commander of the Coast Guard’s Force
Readiness Command in Norfolk, Virginia, where
he was responsible for 41 subordinate units in
17 states impacting every Coast Guard mission
to deliver mission-ready forces through superior
training, doctrine, leader development, and
readiness assessments.
Rear Admiral Raymond is a native of Williamsburg,
Virginia, and graduated with honors from the U.S.
Coast Guard Academy in 1991. He received
his Master of Science of Strategic Intelligence
from the Joint Military Intelligence College and
graduated with distinction from the U.S. Naval
War College, College of Naval Command and
Staff.
Rear Admiral Raymond is a cutterman and his
afloat assignments include deck watch officer
on Coast Guard Cutter Northland (WMEC 904)
in Portsmouth, Virginia; executive officer of Coast
Guard Cutter Attu (WPB 1317) in San Juan, Puerto
Rico; commanding officer of Coast Guard Cutter
Sapelo (WPB 1314) in Key West, Florida; and
commanding officer and plankowner of Coast
Guard Cutter Shamal (WPC 13) in Pascagoula,
Mississippi.
Rear Admiral Raymond has also served
operationally ashore as the commanding officer
of Coast Guard Maritime Force Protection
Unit (MFPU) Kings Bay and the deputy sector
commander for Sector Puget Sound. From
2014–2017, he served as the sector commander
and captain of the port for Coast Guard Sector
Puget Sound, where he was responsible for all
Coast Guard operations in the top two-thirds of
Washington State, the top third of Idaho, and all
of Montana, as well as along the 125-mile-long
international maritime border with Canada.
In addition to his operational assignments,
Rear Admiral Raymond has served in a
diverse set of staff assignments. As a midgrade
officer, he completed a three-year
detail with the staff for the U.S. Senate
Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation. He later returned to Capitol
Hill to serve as the Coast Guard liaison
to the U.S. Senate and afterwards as the
deputy chief of Coast Guard Congressional
and Governmental Affairs. Prior to his
flag selection, he served as the chief of
congressional and governmental affairs for
the U.S. Coast Guard.
Rear Admiral Raymond has also served
in the Office of Intelligence at Coast
Guard Headquarters and as the Coast
Guard military assistant to the director of
net assessment, within the Office of the
Secretary of Defense. From 2017–2019,
he served as the executive assistant to the
30th and 31st vice commandants of the
U.S. Coast Guard.
Rear Admiral Raymond’s military awards
include four Legions of Merit, the Defense
Meritorious Service Medal, five Meritorious
Service Medals, the Coast Guard
Commendation Medal, the Coast Guard
Achievement Medal, as well as various unit
and campaign awards.
MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR
U.S. COAST GUARD RETIREE INFORMATION
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REUNIONS, NOTICES &
ITEMS OF INTEREST
USCGC BAYBERRY’S FINAL MISSION HONORS
“A FINAL ACT OF SERVICE”
Excerpt From: A Final Act of Service, Wilmington Today
by Christine Gonzalez
In a May 20 ceremony at Battleship Park in
Wilmington, Veterans Memorial Reef (VMR) Founder
Thomas Marcinowski suggested that deceased
military veterans could still perform one last act
of service to others, saying, “These fallen heroes
are about to continue their duty to their nation.
By placing their ashes on an artificial reef off the
coast of Wilmington, their placement will provide an
augmentation to increase our dwindling ecosystem.”
Since the first burials in 2021, there are now 20
veterans, two spouses, and one daughter buried
on the reef. One of the 20 includes a service canine,
Felix Bigalke, who served in the Coast Guard
special operations. The U.S. Coast Guard saved
the reef internment for the ship’s final mission, to
honor those who served.
First, family members place the veteran’s remains
in an aluminum aquatic urn. They can then attach
mementos or leave handprints in the wet cement of
the outer marker. On day two, a ceremony is held
in which full military honors are rendered for each
veteran, usually at Wilmington’s Battleship Park, with
a flag detail, a rifle detail if warranted, and a bugler
to play “Taps.” On a third day, family members are
invited to take a charter boat out to the burial site to
meet up with a barge carrying the markers. Another
short observance is held, allowing family to say a
final farewell as the 1,200 lb. markers are placed
on the reef.
Read the full story at: https://wilmingtontoday.
com/a-final-act-of-service/?fbclid=IwAR2JS_
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TRICARE PLUS
https://www.tricare.mil/Plans/SpecialPrograms/Plus
TRICARE Plus is a primary care program offered at some military hospitals and clinics.
• Each hospital or clinic leader decides if TRICARE Plus is available.
• You must enroll to participate.
• Your enrollment is only for the hospital or clinic where you enrolled.
• Contact your local military hospital or clinic to see if they offer the program.
How does TRICARE Plus work with Medicare?
https://www.medicarefaq.com/faqs/how-tricare-works-with-medicare/
TRICARE Plus doesn’t work with Medicare or TRICARE For Life (TFL). If you’re a TRICARE Plus enrollee, you
will get your primary care at the military hospital or clinic where you enrolled. You will use your Medicare
and TFL coverage when you get care outside of the military hospital or clinic.
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MR. WILLIE TUGGLE, USCG (RET) PRESENTED CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
FOR HIS SUPPORT AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE HERITAGE PARK VETERANS MUSEUM
Heritage Park, McDonough, GA
Heritage Park Veterans Museum is dedicated to all
veterans and their families and to those that serve
now. Our primary objective is to keep the memories
alive of our brothers and sisters in arms who paid the
ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. The museum is
full of vehicles, uniforms, artifacts, a lasting display
of the two Henry County Medal of Honor recipients,
and a Henry County Fallen Hero area. The staff of the
museum consists of an all-volunteer force of retired
military veterans, and all are knowledgeable in the
history of all the uniforms and artifacts and will gladly
spend as much time as you would like to tell you the
history and share stories. A library room is available,
and you are welcome to sit, reflect, heal, and learn.
The museum is free to the public; however, we operate
on donations and funding from our ships store and
greatly appreciate any contributions.
A MIRACLE AT ATTU: THE RESCUE OF CG-1600
CAPT Bill Peterson, USCG (Ret.)
pacpete@hotmail.com
CAPT Mike Wallace, USCG (Ret.)
mgwallace76@gmail.com
A Miracle at Attu: The Rescue of CG-1600 is an historic
nonfiction account documenting the phenomenal
rescue of nine survivors from a U. S. Coast Guard HC-
130H that crashed on a logistics mission to the remote
Coast Guard Long Range Navigation Station on Attu
Island, Alaska. Be prepared as you are transported
back in time to a cold isolated mountain on Attu for a
truly remarkable rescue. It is an inspiring and emotional
story of human error, courage, bravery, and survival.
It takes a special mindset to go into harm’s way and
fly into the storm so others may live. You will come to
know and see the many perspectives of the rescue
through the eyes of the survivors, and the crews of
the Coast Guard Cutter Mellon, LORAN Station Attu,
Rescue-1602, and Rescue-1425.
Review: http://www.billpetersonauthor.com/reviews.html
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Attu-Rescue-CG-1600/dp/1506902871
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REUNIONS, NOTICES &
ITEMS OF INTEREST
FROM EAGLE TO EAGLE:
A BOY SCOUT'S INCREDIBLE JOURNEY TO COAST GUARD CAPTAIN
CAPT Mark Ogle, USCG (Ret.)
Craftogle@aol.com
Drug Busts. Death-defying Search and Rescue.
War Zones. Spacecraft Takedowns. This book
has it all—and it's not a work of fiction.
Retired Captain Mark Ogle, U.S. Coast Guard,
spent over 40 years in service to his country. If you
thought the Coast Guard only defended US ports,
you'll be enlightened by the varied missions these
men and women are involved in everyday behind
the scenes. Mark has had a front row seat to some
of the most exciting Coast Guard operations for
more than four decades. Weaved chronologically
into a series of short stories, his memoir is full of
leadership tips he picked up along the way from
the Boy Scouts to commanding forces in multiple
states during 9-11 to leading 3,000 special
operators on high-risk, global missions. He
currently trains the top five Coast Guard positions
in every U.S. port and has traveled to 76 different
countries instructing foreign police, coast guard,
customs, and navies. Perfect for young, aspiring
leaders or the seasoned executive, Mark's story is
about recognizing life's opportunities and thriving
in a chaotic world.
and enjoy.”
—Admiral Thad Allen, USCG (Ret.), 23rd Commandant
“An immensely enjoyable read depicting the
incredible journey of a true patriot who served his
nation with distinction. I was privileged to serve with
him, laugh with him, and more importantly, learn
from him. This officer ran at wide-open throttle for
his entire career, leaving in his wake a litany of folks
whose lives were positively impacted by his "downhome"
leadership style. Get a cup of coffee, crack
open the book, and take the journey with him-you
will be better off for it.”
—Wm. Dean Lee, Vice Admiral, USCG (Ret.)
A couple “High-Level” endorsements…
“Mark Ogle is known by many names and many
accomplishments which are insightfully detailed
in his Coast Guard journey. I proudly take credit
for several nicknames, none of which adequately
capture the immense contribution Mark has made
to this nation. An accomplished expert in all Coast
Guard missions and an extraordinary leader,
"Opie" has made Mayberry and this very grateful
former commandant very proud. Read this book
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REUNIONS, NOTICES &
ITEMS OF INTEREST
MARINE SAFETY UNIT PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS
HONORS WEPS2 JACK MOODY, USCG (RET.)
Bob Hinds, CG Retiree Services
Robert.C.Hinds@uscg.mil
On May 25, I reached out to Command Senior
Chief Gordon Bellinger, MSU Port Arthur, with a
special request—“WEPS2 Jack Moody, USCG
(Ret.), recently notified me that he didn’t receive any
recognition upon his retirement from MSO Port Arthur
in July 1981. Jack is currently 84-years old, widowed,
and resides in Beaumont, TX (approximately 23
miles from Port Arthur). I inquired, "Would MSU Port
Arthur be willing to host a brief, informal retirement
ceremony for Jack, presenting him with a U.S. Flag
and possibly giving him a tour of the facility and
opportunity to talk with the command and crew?”
Senior Chief Bellinger responded the same day,
“We can absolutely support. It would be great to
get some of the history of our unit from him as part
of the ceremony as we don’t currently have it well
documented.” He followed-up less than a week later
to say, “I spoke with Mr. Moody this morning to get
a brief history of his career. We have a ceremony
scheduled for him on July 7.”
On July 7, MSU Port Arthur honored Mr. Moody
with the passing of "Old Glory," comments from our
CO Captain Anthony Migliorini, and heard from Mr.
Moody on some reflections and highlights of his
career. Mr. Moody was very thankful for the special
Photo of CAPT Migliorini, Mr. Moody, and SCPO Bellinger.
honors extended to him by MSU Port Arthur and
everyone’s efforts in making it possible.
Thanks go to the command and crew of MSU Port
Arthur for exemplifying the strength and importance
of our Coast Guard "long blue line" in honoring
WEPS2 Jack Moody, USCG (Ret.)!
With special thanks to Senior Chief Gordon Bellinger,
Chief of the Mess, Houston Galveston Consolidated
Chiefs Mess, Command Senior Chief, Marine Safety
Unit Port Arthur—BZ!
UP BEHIND
By Stanley A. Jaceks, SCPO, U.S. Coast Guard (Ret.)
jaceksstanley48@gmail.com
The true story of the high seas rescue that saved
the lives of 519 passengers and crew aboard the
ill-fated and burning Dutch cruise ship Prinsendam
in the frigid waters of the Gulf of Alaska during
October 4–5, 1980.
Purchase: https://gorhamprinting.com/book/upbehind
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Museum Director’s Corner
Eighteen years ago, during the early morning hours
of August 23, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall
along the Gulf Coast. Winds were recorded at 145
miles per hour as the storm tracked north, spreading
destruction and devastation from New Orleans to
Mobile, Alabama. The Coast Guard’s response to
Hurricane Katrina was one of the most notable in recent
history. Coast Guard units and assets from across the
United States answered the call. Of the 60,000 people
stranded by Hurricane Katrina, the Coast Guard saved
more than 33,500.
The service members who responded to Hurricane
Katrina worked tirelessly throughout the response, from
air crews and small boat crews rescuing residents to
the active duty, reservists, civilians, and auxiliarists who
staffed the emergency operation centers and incident
command posts. With nonstop media coverage, the
world watched in admiration as the Coast Guard did
what the Coast Guard does best: respond during a dire
time of need.
The National Coast Guard Museum will pay homage
to the Hurricane Katrina responders in an extensive
immersive exhibit. The monumental and historic
rescue effort will be featured on Deck 2 of the
museum in the Lifesavers Around the Globe wing. The
focal point of this exhibit will be the Air Station New
Orleans sign, which was affectionately nicknamed
“Group NOLA” during the response because of the
nationwide support that descended upon the air
station to augment rescue operations.
I encourage you to learn about the iconic sign, and
the integral role it will play in the museum’s tribute to
those who answered the call in response to Hurricane
Katrina. Additionally, you’ll hear from rescuers who
risked their lives during the response and embody the
concept of Team Coast Guard.
To the Hurricane Katrina Coast Guard responders: I
extend a heartfelt thank you. It’s the museum’s honor
and privilege to tell your story. Our mission is to carry
on your legacy for generations to follow.
Yours in true service,
Elizabeth Varner
Director, National Coast Guard Museum
"The Coast Guard’s response to
Hurricane Katrina was one of the
most notable in history."
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THE SIGN
By: Renee Coleman, National Coast Guard Museum
Oftentimes, a simple image or object
becomes an iconic symbol of a
crisis. During the search and rescue
effort following landfall of Hurricane
Katrina, several of those images and relics became
hallmarks of August 23, 2005, the day the massive
storm ravaged the Gulf Coast. To the men and
women stationed at Coast Guard Air Station New
Orleans, the air station’s sign became that iconic
relic. The sign, which is safely at rest awaiting its
permanent home in the future National Coast
Guard Museum, became a beacon of hope for
so many. It was battered, bruised, and leveled by
Katrina, but it was never counted down and out.
The Air Station New Orleans sign has come to
represent so much more than the building itself. It
epitomizes Team Coast Guard, resiliency, relentless
determination, and grit—all characteristics shared
by the Coast Guard service members who
answered the call to duty post-storm. The story of
U.S. Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans sign leaning
against a building after Hurricane Katrina made landfall
in August 2005.
how it came to rest in the Coast Guard’s Heritage
Asset Collection has as many twists and turns as
the gorgeous wrought iron surrounding the sign.
The sign’s story began when Air Station New
Orleans flight crews returned to the air station on
the back end of Katrina. One aircrew dropped off
EM2 Rodney Gordon, who was responsible for
putting the air station back together.
“I was on the last helicopter to leave and the first
one to come back,” Gordon said. “If my memory
serves me correctly, I’m pretty sure the air
station’s public works department was first to
find the sign.”
The sign, like so many other structures,
had fallen victim to Katrina. Bruce Jones,
a retired Coast Guard captain who was
the commanding officer of the air
station when Katrina made landfall,
reported the sign had been knocked
off its base at the entry drive to
the air station. Immediately after
Katrina, crews returned to the
station to inspect the facilities,
determine if fuel was
available and whether the
air station was operable.
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“The sign was not something
we would have been thinking
about, but we were tracking
the total number of lives saved
because we were planning an
anniversary celebration for the air
station that September,” Jones said.
“And we were keeping the total lives
saved updated on that sign. We didn’t
know the sign would become symbolic
of Katrina. Of course, the anniversary
party never happened.”
“A few days later someone realized the sign
was no longer standing,” Jones said. The sign
was salvaged and propped up against a building
on the air station’s ramp—most likely the safety
office.
From the moment the sign was resurrected, its
transformation began. What was once dubbed
Air Station New Orleans was affectionately
nicknamed Air Group New Orleans. An unknown
person covered the original words “Air Station”
with a piece of plywood and wrote “Air Group”
New Orleans in black ink or paint. This was done
to acknowledge the multitude of Coast Guard
service members from around the United States
who answered the call to Katrina, according to
Jones.
Additionally, in the bottom left corner of the sign, a
second piece of white painted plywood was affixed
to the existing sign listing the names of every Coast
Guard air station that supported Katrina rescue
operations. Today, due to exposure to the elements,
the two remaining, legible names are Air Station
Savannah and Air Station Kodiak. At one point,
someone spray painted “Lives Saved” on the sign
and the number was updated as crews returned to
the air station.
In the years following Hurricane Katrina, this sign
that unified the entire aviation community, needed
rescuing of its own. Circa summer 2006, the team at
Air Station New Orleans had to find a new home for
the sign. Calls were made, buttons were pushed, and
favors cashed in—the Air Station New Orleans sign
found a new home. It’s new address: The Louisiana
State Museum in the heart of New Orleans. For the
next 10 years, the sign was viewed by thousands, until
the Coast Guard came calling in 2017.
The Coast Guard was ready to welcome the sign
into its Heritage Asset collection, but funding to
Left: U.S. Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans sign being delivered to Forestville, Maryland, warehouse, the primary location of the Coast
Guard’s Heritage Assets Collection.
Right: Larry Hall, a volunteer with the Coast Guard Historian’s Office, works to offload the Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans sign from a
transportation truck.
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transport the sign to Washington, D.C., fell through.
The sign was temporarily placed at Air Station
New Orleans until 2019 when it was transported to
Forestville, Maryland. This is where things start to
get interesting, again.
Meet Larry Hall and Arlyn Danielson. Larry Hall
is a retired Coast Guard captain, with 30 years of
service, who spent a sizeable chunk of his career
as a Coast Guard aviator. In his retirement years,
he volunteers with the Coast Guard Historian's
Office. Arlyn Danielson is a curator with the Coast
Guard Historian’s Office. Hall and Danielson were
at the Forestville warehouse, the primary location
of the Coast Guard’s Heritage Asset Collection,
on an unassuming March day when the warehouse
doorbell rang.
“This guy shows up with a huge flatbed and this
sign that would barely fit through the garage bay
door,” Hall said. “He said ‘I’ve got this for you,
where do you want it?’ I’m thinking what now?
He backed up the truck and he had nothing to
offload it.”
“Luckily Arlyn was trained on the forklift,” Hall
said. “She’s really good with the forklift, but she
won’t tell you that. This thing is big, it’s heavy,
there’s a huge gap between the flatbed and the
warehouse door. How do we safely get it off
the flatbed and into the warehouse? It was well
packaged to go on the truck, but how do we go
from there? It took us a while to get it into the
ideal position to safely get it off the flatbed.”
Over the next three hours, Hall and Danielson
worked carefully to off load the sign.
“We worked very slowly and carefully. The driver
took the tie-downs off, and we had to unnail and
unbolt it,” Hall said. “Nothing about this evolution
was fast. Having grown up in the Coast Guard,
fast can be stupid. We didn’t want to screw this
up, so we had to be very deliberate in every
action we took. Now remember, at this point, we
“This guy shows up
with a huge flatbed
and this sign that
would barely fit
through the garage
bay door.”
Left: Arlyn Danielson, curator of the Coast Guard’s Heritage Asset Collection with the Coast Guard Historian’s Office, works to offload the
Air Station New Orleans sign with a forklift.
Right: Wood panels were slowly removed from Air Station New Orleans sign.
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still didn’t know what this thing was. We knew it
was a sign, but not until we peeled the layers off
did we understand what it was—that it was going
to be a key artifact in the museum.”
Finally, after the painstaking task of getting this
larger-than-life sign over the gaping lip between
the warehouse bay and the flatbed, the sign
made its way into the warehouse and Hall was
able to peel off a singular piece of protective
paneling.
“I picked the wrong side to start taking off the
coverings,” Hall said. “It was the back end, but,
again, how was I supposed to know? It wasn’t
marked front or back. Still, I approached it slowly
and carefully.”
“When we finally got the front side off, I thought,
man, this thing is special,” Hall said. “The whole
Coast Guard converged on that air station. It was
an all-hands response. There was resilience to
that air station.”
To date, the Air Station New Orleans sign is one of
the largest pieces in the Heritage Asset Collection.
It stands well protected in a temperature and light
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It stands well protected
in a temperature
and light controlled
environment awaiting
its permanent home
in the National Coast
Guard Museum
controlled environment awaiting its permanent
home in the National Coast Guard Museum where
it will welcome visitors, especially Hurricane
Katrina responders, with open arms ready to tell a
story of bravery, heroism, and grit.
The irony of this sign is that it also exudes an air
of resiliency, just like the Coast Guard crews that
responded to Hurricane Katrina. It’s been through
a lot. It survived Hurricane Katrina. It survived the
harsh weather elements of New Orleans for two
years while awaiting transport to the Louisiana
State Museum, and a second 2-year stint while
awaiting transport to Forestville, Maryland. It
survived a road trip from Louisiana to Maryland,
and a three-hour offloading process. This sign, like
the Coast Guard men and women who dedicate
their lives in service to others, is a true testament
to Team Coast Guard.
Right: The Air Station New Orleans sign as it stands, today, in the
Coast Guard’s Heritage Asset Collection in Forestville, Maryland.
AVIATION SURVIVAL
TECHNICIAN JOHN RICE
By: Renee Coleman
John Rice, a retired aviation survival technician, was
among the first to respond to Hurricane Katrina.
He was assigned to Air Station New Orleans and
spent five days and five nights performing search
and rescue operations.
“It felt so surreal,” Rice said. “We all watched the
TV with anticipation, and it was just surreal. The
moment we took off and tried to establish radio
comms, all you heard was ‘mayday, mayday,
mayday.’ So much that you could not understand
anything over the radios.”
The nights were the most unnerving.
“It was an eerie feeling at night,” Rice said. “People
were yelling out at night, ‘Help Coast Guard.’”
It wasn’t until years later that Rice mentally unpacked
the events of Katrina. “People don’t want to talk
about it [PTSD] because they fear losing their jobs,”
he said.
That’s when Rice was introduced to Operation
Restored Warrior, a non-profit Christian organization
that seeks to eliminate suicide by restoring veteran
warriors to a place of healing and freedom so they
can fulfill their God-given purpose in life.
“I want people to know that there are so many
opportunities for help,” Rice said. “If you have
something on your mind, talk about it. I hope that
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others, through courage, come forward and share
their experiences. PTSD in the military has grown
astronomically.”
Rice finds a new level of comfort in sharing
his story in hopes of inspiring others to seek
support. Operation Restored Warrior has helped
several Coast Guard veterans from the aviation
community. As an active advocate, Rice hopes
more will continue to come forward to consider
their options.
Aviation Survival Technician John Rice sitting in a U.S. Coast Guard
helicopter during the rescue operations following Hurricane Katrina.
If you are a veteran in crisis or concerned about one, Dial 988 and then press 1
Chat live or text at 838255
The call is free and confidential and will be handled by a caring and qualified responder who can
help and listen.
For more information about Operation Restored Warrior, visit
www.operationrestoredwarrior.org
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AVIATION
SURVIVAL
TECHNICIAN
ERIC SCIUBBA
By: Renee Coleman
The week that Hurricane Katrina made landfall
in 2005, Aviation Survival Technician (AST) Eric
Sciubba, now retired, was on leave to assist his
niece as she prepared to begin her sophomore
year at Tulane University in New Orleans. At the
time, Sciubba was assigned to Coast Guard Air
Station Houston.
As the storm approached, the helicopters from
Air Station New Orleans were staging in Houston.
A call came in from the chief of the shop in New
Orleans requesting help. Scuibba was asked to take
one of the fly-away crews to pick up VIPs, aids to
navigation workers (ATONS), and evaluate buoys.
“I went into work and got on one of the helicopters.
Everybody, at that time, was still thinking this
wasn’t going to be that big of a deal,” he said.
“We took off and landed to get fuel, all seven
helicopters, somewhere near the border of Texas
and Louisiana. We went to some small little airport
to pick up the VIPs and ATON guys and there was
nobody there. So we all said, ‘What do we do now?’
and we all looked at one another and said, ‘Let’s go
rescue people.’ We took off and went toward New
Orleans. We flew in, in hurricane force winds.”
“There wasn’t a plan,” Sciubba said. “We just started
flying until we saw debris. We were on the outskirts
flying in southern/western Louisiana somewhere
out in the marsh area where the houses weren’t
made to withstand hurricane force winds.”
rescue that captured the attention of the nation—
all thanks to the quick thinking of an Air Station
Atlantic City, New Jersey, pilot, Cmdr. Kevin
d’Eustachio (then Lt. d’Eustachio) and the click of
a camera button.
During this particular rescue, the original Houston
crew Sciubba flew in with, left to refuel. When it
was time to hoist Sciubba and the survivors into
the helicopter, it was an Air Station Atlantic City
crew that performed the rescue.
Prior to being called in to support Hurricane
Katrina rescue operations, d’Eustachio spent time
with the public affairs specialists at Public Affairs
Detachment Atlantic City and, to this day, he
credits those public affairs specialists with instilling
in him the importance of telling the Coast Guard
story.
“There were two public affairs specialists in
Atlantic City. Kyle Niemi was one of them, and
their office was in a place that you had to walk by
Over the next several days, Sciubba was credited
with saving more than 103 lives, but there was one
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frequently,” d’Eustachio said. “They made it a point
to communicate to the crew that we need to tell
the Coast Guard story, and they made sure every
flight included a camera on board, every pilot knew
that this was important, and everyone knew how
to capture imagery and report information back
to public affairs. When we were in New Orleans,
we had a camera with us, and we made it a point
to take pictures. We took as many pictures as we
could get away with. We tried to take pictures of
every person we assisted. We knew early on that
this was historic.”
The iconic picture taken on his third day of
Hurricane rescue depicts Sciubba in chesthigh
water holding a woman while directing her
husband to join them in preparation for hoist.
More than a rescue, this photo captures the
resolute determination, heroism, and willpower
to persevere under strenuous and oftentimes lifethreatening
conditions.
“When we came up to the house, I thought it was
going to be an easy-peasy rescue,” Sciubba said.
“This guy was just on his roof and as we got closer,
we looked at a sheet that was on his roof and it said
that his wife was sick, was still in the house, and
needed help. They lowered me down and he said,
‘You need to help my wife, she’s on hospice care.’”
What appeared to be an “easy-peasy” rescue
was now critical. The house was under water, the
woman was in her bedroom hooked up to a variety
of machines. She was bed bound with her head
barely above the water. Sciubba wasted no time.
Aviation Survival Technician (AST) Eric Sciubba rescues two
people stranded during Hurricane Katrina, which devastated
the Gulf Coast in August 2005.
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“Looking at where the house was situated, I
determined we were going to go out the front
door because it was clear for the helo to come
down and pick her up,” Sciubba said.
Sciubba proceeded into the house, and the
experience was surreal. It was his first time inside a
flooded house, and there were appliances floating
around him as he waded through murky water.
Everything was coated in slime. Pushing past it all,
he made his way through the house to the front
bedroom, where he found the woman and devised
an exit strategy. Time was of the essence.
It was the first
time he’d been
inside of a flooded
house. It was a
surreal experience
... appliances
floated around him.
“I went to the front door. It had deadbolts and locks
everywhere. I had to make a plan, so I went back
outside,” Sciubba said. “I said to the man, ‘I need
help getting her out because there are massive
amounts of debris everywhere in the house.’”
The man agreed and asked if Sciubba could first
help by grabbing his ladder and propping it up
against the house so the man could climb down
from the roof. Sciubba found the submerged
ladder, set it up, and the man climbed down from
the roof. Sciubba reentered the house thinking the
man was right with him.
“He is nowhere to be found. I go back outside, and
he folded up the ladder and was trying to put the
ladder back in the garage,” Sciubba said.
With a sense of urgency, Sciubba attempted to get
the man to move quicker and forget about the ladder.
“I was in rescue mode,” Sciubba said. “I wasn’t
realizing he wasn’t all there, mentally. He was an
older man going through this trauma. I said to him,
‘Leave it,’ but he was trying to save all that he could.
He didn’t want anyone to take his ladder.”
Finally, after much convincing, the man abandoned
the ladder, and the two reentered the house
headed toward the woman.
“We go back into the house. The front door, as
a point of exit, was not an option because of the
massive amount of locks on the front door,” said
Sciubba.
Sciubba then asked the man to make a path to
get them out of the house. Sciubba decided the
safest way out was how they entered, but the man,
still disoriented, did not follow Sciubba out of the
house.
“There are bars on all of the windows. There’s no
other way out,” Sciubba said. “I made it to the back
door and the husband finally appears saying that
he locked the back door. Fortunately, the man had
a large key ring and was able to unlock the back
door in time for them all to escape.
Once all three were outside with the helicopter
hovering overhead awaiting pick up, Sciubba
decided the man would go up first.
“They sent down the basket, and I got the readyfor-pickup
signal from the crew. I turned around
and the man was out of arm’s reach … again,”
Sciubba said.
Tensions were running high. Sciubba needed to
get the couple to safety so they could receive
necessary medical attention.
“I turned around and looked at him and asked
him to come over here, forcefully, and that’s the
moment the picture was taken,” Sciubba said.
“I’m the guy who pushed the button, but that
picture belongs to the long chain of Coasties who
put me in the position to do that,” d’Eustachio said.
As for the couple in the photo, they were safely
delivered to a local airfield for medical treatment.
Sciubba was reunited with his original Air Station
Houston crew and continued to support rescue
operations until duty was done.
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WHEN LEADERS
LEAD THE WAY
COAST GUARD SENIOR
LEADERS SUPPORT MUSEUM
WITH $1.790 MILLION
The Senior Leaders Campaign concluded on
August 4, 2023, with a total of $1.790 million in
gifts and pledges to the National Coast Guard
Museum Association. With more than 175
contributors from the Flag Corps and Senior
Executive Service, our senior leaders easily surpassed
the campaign challenge goal of $1 million, and
together have made a tremendous impact with their
inspiring and meaningful contributions. President of
the National Coast Guard Museum Association CAPT
Wes Pulver, USCG (Ret.) expressed his gratitude,
“With this Campaign, our Service leadership, past
and present, have shown us that they believe in the
museum, they publicly support this project, and they
are challenging the entire workforce to be part of this
remarkable legacy initiative.”
The successful conclusion of the Senior Leaders
Campaign is a significant milestone for the Museum
Association as it nears the $150 million capital
campaign goal. While the work to build the museum
is far from finished, our Director of Development
Craig Schroeder adds, “Our capital goal is now
in our sights. The decisive support from current
and past Coast Guard leadership sends a strong
message to further leverage the tremendous support
we are seeing from individuals, foundations, and
corporations.”
Top contributors to this campaign will be included
on a specialized plaque in the Museum, and
the campaign itself will be listed on the wall of
philanthropy. Additionally, retired Admiral James
M. Loy, 21st commandant of United States Coast
Guard, indicated the group’s naming committee
unanimously selected the “Paratus Passage” as
their dedicated naming opportunity within the
museum. The Paratus Passage will be a Servicethemed
entryway linking the pedestrian bridge to
the museum and, for many visitors, their Coast
Guard experience will begin here. Large vignettes
showcasing a historical Coast Guard timeline will
line the walls, spanning the Service’s Revenue
Marine origins to the iconic modern-day Service
that is globally recognized today. Here visitors
will connect the Coast Guard ethos, distinct from
other Services, as both a military and humanitarian
operation.
Admiral Loy explained, “Having served in senior
and executive service roles, we understand that the
value of leadership extends beyond the immediate
bounds of the Service. This museum will celebrate
the history of the Coast Guard and its service
members, and it will highlight their impact and the
significance of their duty to our Nation.”
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Senior Leaders Campaign
Recognition Plaque
BRAVO ZULU
ADM Thad W. Allen
ADM Linda L. Fagan
ADM James S. & Mrs. Dorcas
“Randy” Gracey
ADM J. William & Mrs. Valerie Kime
ADM Robert & Mrs. Patricia Kramek
ADM James M. Loy
ADM & Mrs. Charles W. Ray
ADM Karl L. & Mrs. Dawn Schultz
ADM Paul A. Yost Jr.
VADM Tom & Sheila Barrett
VADM & Mrs. Arnold B. Beran
VADM Sally Brice-O'Hara
VADM & Mrs. Manson K. Brown
VADM Scott & Kimberly Buschman
VADM & Mrs. James Card
VADM Vivien S. Crea
VADM John P. & Mrs. Mary Jane
Currier
VADM Harvey Johnson
VADM Timothy W. Josiah
VADM Michael McAllister
VADM Peter V. Neffenger
VADM D. Brian Peterman
VADM Robert I. Price
VADM Ray & Robin Riutta
VADM Brian M. Salerno
VADM Howard B. Thorsen
VADM & Mrs. Kent H. Williams
RADM E. Boyd Acklin Jr.
RADM Fred L. Ames
RADM Meredith I. Austin
RADM Edward & Mrs. Anne Barrett
RADM William Baumgartner
RADM David S. Belz
RADM Erroll M. Brown
RADM Paul & Cathy Busick
RADM James & Mrs. Lea Carmichael
RADM John E. Crowley Jr.
RADM Steven & Shari Day
RADM Megan Dean
RADM Clifford F. DeWolf
RADM John N. Faigle
RADM Tom & Jan Gilmour
RADM Larry Hereth
Jeff & Kathy High
Mr. Robert S. Horowitz
RADM Mary E. & CAPT Mark H.
Landry
RADM & Mrs. Richard M. Larrabee
RADM William P. Leahy Jr.
RADM Alfred P. Manning Jr.
RADM & Mrs. Bob Merrilees
RADM Edward & Mrs. Joyce Nelson Jr.
RADM Robert C. & Ms. Sharon S.
North
RADM Joanna M. (Collins) Nunan
RADM James C. Olson
RADM Gordon G. Piche
RADM Ronald M. Polant
RADM Ronald J. Rabago
RADM J. Timothy & Mrs. Miriam
Riker
RADM & Mrs. Peter Rots
RADM Rich & Jaime Schneider
RADM Joseph & Mrs. Adell Servidio
RADM & Mrs. Ronald F. Silva
RADM Duncan C. Smith III
Walter R. Somerville, Jr.
RADM Bernie Thompson
RADM John T. Tozzi
RADM James W. & Mrs. Katherine A.
Underwood
RADM Ralph D. Utley
RADM James C. Van Sice
RADM Kenneth & Mrs. Katina Venuto
RADM Paul E. & Mrs. Marjorie
Versaw
RADM Joseph Vorbach
RADM Sidney A. Wallace
RADM James A. Watson
RADM Joel R. Whitehead
Anonymous (2)
SEMPER PARATUS
TO SEE A FULL LIST OF ALL SENIOR LEADERS CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTORS, VISIT:
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A COAST GUARD
LOVE STORY
It’s a story that began in 1976 in Tokyo,
Japan. Rozanne “Roz” Lejeanne Ridgway
and Ted Deming met as professionals in
the final quarter of their careers. Roz was
serving as Deputy Assistant Secretary of
State for Oceans and Fisheries, and Ted was a
Coast Guard Advisor to the Department of State
and to several U.S. delegations negotiating
international agreements concerning fisheries and
maritime matters. In Tokyo, they collaborated on
complicated, and oftentimes difficult, negotiations
regarding Japanese rights off the U.S. Coastlines.
During one particular negotiation process, the
U.S. delegation was invited to Tokyo by the
Japanese Fishing Agency for a formal evening of
entertainment at a geisha house. As described by
Roz, “It was a lovely evening at the geisha house,
with a lot of foods that many of us had never
seen. Let’s just say we needed to be culturally
adventurous!” As the evening progressed, the
delegation was stunned by the serving of a bright
green soup. Although hopeful that everyone would
keep their eyes down and not disrupt the formal
ceremony, Roz was amused by the outburst at the
end of the table: “What makes this so green?”
According to Roz, this is the moment that Ted
caught her eye, and for the entirety of their
marriage, “What makes this so green” became a
favorite insider joke.
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For His Love of the Coast Guard
When Ted passed away in June 2022, it was a
simple decision for Roz to honor his legacy and love
of the Coast Guard with a gift to the National Coast
Guard Museum. Just as he would do anything for the
Service, Roz is eager to do all she can to support the
Museum and is honored to become the matching
gift donor for the 2023 year-end appeal. “The Coast
Guard meant so very much to Ted. This gift will honor
him and all who served with him.”
Roz, who served 32 years with the State Department,
held several posts, including ambassador to Finland
and to East Germany and finished her career as
Assistant Secretary of State for European and
Canadian Affairs. She has been an American foreign
policy leader since the Richard Nixon administration
and has acted as an international negotiator on
behalf of the United States.
As a career foreign service officer, Roz deeply
believes that the American public does not
appreciate the service scope of the Coast Guard.
She explains, “They have no idea that we have
ships in the Persian Gulf. They have no idea of the
work that happens to make sure that our economic
resources are protected or the many lives that are
routinely saved when migrant boats fail.”
Honoring His Service
Captain Theodore “Ted” Deming served 30 years in
the U.S. Coast Guard, including duty in Vietnam in
1967-1968. He served as a Coast Guard advisor to
the U.S. Army in Vietnam and officer-in-charge
of the Coast Guard Explosives
Loading Detachment at Cam Ranh Bay. Roz
adds, “People would be shocked to learn that
Ted served alongside the Army in Vietnam. That’s
the Coast Guard story that needs to be told.”
Ted was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious
achievement in ground operations against hostile
forces.
His assignments in Coast Guard headquarters
included: Chief, Maritime Law Enforcement
Branch, Office of Operations; Special Assistant to
the Chief of Staff (and then to the Chief), Office
of Command, Control and Communications,
and in 1984 he inaugurated the Coast Guard
Intelligence Coordination Center and served as
its first Commanding Officer.
The captain’s medals and awards include the
Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal
(5 awards), the Coast Guard Commendation
Medal (2 awards), and the Army Meritorious Unit
Commendation.
Protecting The Nation
Through generous philanthropic support of the
National Coast Guard Museum, Roz is able to not
only honor her husband, but also it is her hope that
she will contribute to the education and attraction
of young people to consider the Coast Guard as a
rewarding career. She believes passionately that
the Coast Guard plays a vital role in U.S. national
security, and the Museum will be an important way
to share this story with the public. “The American
public needs to have a stronger understanding
of how the Coast Guard supports national
security objectives. They protect the
waterways, they save people,
and we need to honor,
support, and appreciate their
role in U.S. history.”
Honor and duty to serve have
driven both their illustrious
careers, and today the
generous support of the National
Coast Guard Museum in Ted’s honor
is another example of their support for the
U.S. Coast Guard and all that it means
to our Nation. “Ted loved the
Coast Guard! He just loved it!”
declares Roz.
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the
NATIONAL COAST GUARD MUSEUM'S
MATCHING CHALLENGE
DOUBLE YOUR
IMPACT
$100,000 Matching Gift Challenge
Rozanne “Roz” Lejeanne Ridgway has stepped
forward with a Matching Gift Challenge in
honor of her late husband, retired United States
Coast Guard Captain Theodore "Ted" Ernest
Deming. Roz recognizes the importance of a
national museum to share the diverse missions
of the Coast Guard—a place that will represent
all Coast Guard workforces, from the Service’s
inception to its modern-day iteration —and their
contributions to mission success.
Roz will match the gifts from supporters like you
between now and the year's end, up to a total
of $100,000! Make your contribution
today to ensure your gift will be
doubled in value!
HONOR
ENGAGE
EDUCATE
INSPIRE
VISIT:
coastguardmuseum.org/donate
info@coastguardmuseum.org
www.CoastGuardMuseum.org @USCGMuseum @USCGMuseum
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PORTRAITS OF SERVICE
There are thousands of untold stories that are not in the history books. The Long Blue Line
is a fantastic platform to share your personal journeys from the diverse mission sets of the
Coast Guard.
We are excited to provide a place where readers can share their Coast Guard story.
We’ve made it easy for you with a simple questionnaire at coastguardmuseum.org/
retirees TELL YOUR STORY!
HSCS Lena Shearer, USCG
Forestville, CA
In a seagoing service, you tend to learn about
your shipmates’ hometown, family, and life
experiences. In the case of Lena Shearer, a
native of the small, rural town of Pilger, Nebraska,
you would learn her town boasted a population
of 352 residents when she was growing up, that
her graduating class was the largest in Bobcat
history at an impressive 18 scholars, and her
hometown was decimated by the impact of two
EF-4 tornadoes in June 2014.
Known for cornhusker resiliency and determination,
Shearer enrolled in the Del Mar College nursing
program and worked as a certified nurse assistant
in Corpus Christi, Texas. It was a challenging
time in her life, and Shearer often relied on the
kindness of friends, “couch surfing” as she worked
her way through school. Life took a frightening,
life-changing twist when Shearer was bitten by a
brown recluse spider, which resulted in a monthlong
hospitalization. During her arduous recovery,
Shearer befriended her nurses and gained clarity
on her career aspirations, including military service.
After numerous recruiting conversations, Shearer
decided on health services technician within
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the Coast Guard. After completing the Military
Entrance Processing Station prerequisite, ASVAB
testing, and medical exams at Fort Sam Houston
in San Antonio, she was ready to ship out to Cape
May and soon became a member of graduating
class Oscar-167.
From bootcamp, she reported directly to Station
Cape May as a newly minted seaman apprentice
working for deck force. It wasn’t long before she
found herself temporarily assigned to the training
center’s medical facility while awaiting orders to
the HS “A” School in Petaluma, California. Upon
completing “A” school and gaining her new
crow (petty officer rank insignia) as an HS3, she
shipped off to the United States Coast Guard
Academy in New London, Connecticut.
She was assigned to the clinic where she began
applying the skills of her new rating while providing
health care for cadets, staff, and local commands.
After finishing her service at the Academy,
Shearer completed Independent Duty Corpsman
School and was now ready to venture out to sea.
She requested (and received) assignment on
the Coast Guard Cutter Aspen (WLB 208) out of
San Francisco. When asked about her fondest
memories of shipboard life on Aspen, she quickly
responds, “Life had a different sense of self, I felt
like a REAL Coastie—experiencing engineering
evolutions, damage control drills, helmsman
watch, fulfilling Watch Quarter and Station Bill
requirements.”
Shearer’s career continued to thrive while
attending the Coast Guard Training Center
Petaluma, reporting in May 2013 as a member of
the Medical Support School staff. She instructed
independent duty corpsman students and, when
needed, filled in as an HS “A” school instructor.
Being recognized for her exemplary performance
of duty, HS1 Shearer was endorsed by her
command to be short-toured and transferred to
the Medical Training Team as the medical subject
matter expert for Afloat Training Organization San
Diego (ATO). Her assignment was a fairly new
position that allowed a great deal of latitude—to
make improvements and be innovative. Shearer
was routinely recognized by both the Navy and
Coast Guard for her expertise in preparing
shipboard corpsman for getting underway and
making proper preparations to provide life-saving
medical support to their fellow crewmembers.
This resulted in her joining other training teams
around the country and overseas. Her time at ATO
also resulted in two other milestones: earning a
permanent cutterman qualification and advancing
to chief petty officer.
With numerous certifications throughout her 20-
year medical career, her driving force has always
been the desire to help others. From the very
beginning, she discovered immense purpose in
serving those in need.
“I truly love the process of evaluating situations,
making valuable contributions, and then witnessing
the improvement that follows. That was the root
of the joy found in patient care and a junior
corpsman, teaching IDHS School, providing
training assessments on board Coast Guard ships,
providing medical support to the IDHSs in the 8th
District, and providing safety compliance as an
Afloat Safety Specialist.”
A short-list of her favorite career highlights includes
her involvement in the CPOA, participation in the
chief’s mess, and attending memorable events,
such as Chief’s Academy Graduations, CPOA
conventions, CG Foundation dinners, Women’s
Leadership Symposiums, CCTI acceptance
dinners, reenlistments and, most importantly,
pinning anchors on new chiefs!
When asked about the future National Coast
Guard Museum, Shearer believes that a museum
dedicated to the United States Coast Guard
is going to be tremendously exciting and she
cannot wait for it to be done. Her hope is it will
be an educational resource, offering visitors
the opportunity to learn about the rich history,
traditions, and the accomplishments of our Service
and our members. She adds, “I think showcasing
our people, telling our stories, and the bravery and
selflessness of our past heroes will inspire young
people who could be our future leaders. Capturing
stories of the historical impact and contributions
others have made is critical towards honoring
those that have gone before us and ensuring they
are never forgotten.”
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BMC Tim Clements, USCG (Ret.)
Gloucester, VA
Growing up along the sandy shores of Southwest
Florida, Tim Clements made the most of his
tropical environment by exploring the Everglades
and fishing the back bays and passes leading
from the Gulf of Mexico. The Clements family
moved to Fort Lauderdale, and Clements graduated
from Fort Lauderdale High in 1976—one year prior
to reporting to Training Center Cape May, New
Jersey, for United States Coast Guard bootcamp.
To say he was a “career” coastguardsman is
an understatement. He accumulated more than
40 years of honorable service and recognized
leadership during his active-duty service, including
time as officer in charge at ANT Milford Haven.
Clements served as a crewmember on Coast
Guard cutters Cherokee, Cape Shoalwater, and
Sorrel in various capacities as a boatswain’s
mate. Between his afloat assignments, he had
tours at Station Clearwater, Group Miami SAR/LE
Division, and a special assignment at Station Fort
Lauderdale. There he served with a specialized
group of boarding officers, coxswains, and
engineers operating between U.S. and Bahamian
waters.
Between 1993 and 1997, just prior to taking
command of ANT Milford Haven, Clements served
as a lead trainer for the Coast Guard Maritime
Law Enforcement School. After retiring from the
active duty, Clements briefly joined the Gloucester
County Virginia Sheriff’s office as a tactical team
deputy assigned to enforcement raids.
Clements soon jumped at the opportunity to return
to the Coast Guard, this time situated at the Coast
Guard’s International Division at U.S. Coast Guard
Training Center Yorktown, Virginia. Once again,
Clements quickly worked his way up through
the ranks, gaining his most current title of chief,
international military officer, managing resident
training and administration for 400 international
students annually across six U.S. Coast Guard
Training Centers. Concurrent with his secondary
duties as a senior instructor in the Coast Guard’s
mobile training branch, Clements was required on
Tim Clements and his sons: retired BM1 Justin Clements, USCG (in
back) and CWO2 ELC Mike Clements, USCG (in uniform).
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multiple overseas deployments. With our partner
nations, he provided expert training in instructor
development, small boat operations, maritime
boardings at sea and ashore, and maritime law
enforcement tactics technics and procedures
(TTP).
His work and his collaborative initiative resulted
in security assistance training and participation in
mobile training team curriculum, benefitting more
than 6,000 international students from 106 countries.
The International Maritime Officers Course (IMOC)
provides foreign maritime officers an enhanced perspective
on how U.S. Coast Guard forces operate,
and helps them develop their own operational
doctrine for interacting with other navies, as well as
dealing with smugglers, pirates, and defending their
coastal waters from foreign incursion. If you ever
encounter an IMOC graduate, they will probably
ask if you know the “Chief Criminal.” That was
Clements’ nickname, based on the idea that it felt
“almost criminal” to find a career that brought so
much satisfaction and enjoyment.
After more than 40 years of dedicated service to
the nation and our maritime partners around the
world, Clements retired once more and sailed off
in a nice new center console! Clements adds that
while he has thoroughly enjoyed all the excitement
of his successful career, it is no match for the joy
both he and his wife, Linda, now have watching
their children (both members of the Coast Guard)
raise their families.
TELL US YOUR
STORY
Tell us your incredible Coast Guard stories and
what the National Coast Guard Museum means to
you, and your profile may be featured in the next
issue of the Long Blue Line.
www.coastguardmuseum.org/retirees
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U.S. COAST GUARD INFORMATION AUXILIARY
Whether it is studying Economics and
Political Science at the University of
Michigan or working in Chicago as
an Investment Associate, Auxiliarist
Ilhana Redzovic is always trying to challenge
herself and learn new things. But who is Ilhana
Redzovic? In the late spring of 2023, millions
of fans of the popular gameshow Jeopardy!
were introduced to our shipmate who, until that
point, only a handful of members of the Coast
Guard team and close friends and family had
the chance to meet.
After graduating with a bachelor’s degree from
the University of Michigan in 2017, Redzovic
I am extraordinarily
grateful that I not only
had the opportunity to
appear on the show,
but that I also had the
opportunity to share
some information about
my experiences in the
Auxiliary . . .
AUXILIARIST
WINS BIG ON
JEOPARDY!
By Matthew Thompson, AUXPA3
National Branch Chief – Publications Support (A-DIR)
sought new opportunities to learn. Having
conquered the largest public university in
the state of Michigan, the first-generation
American began her career working in portfolio
management. From there, she sought her next
challenge, joining the Coast Guard Auxiliary in
2018. “I always had an interest in serving my
country in some capacity,” stated Redzovic. “As
someone who had limited boating experience
prior to my involvement with the Auxiliary, I
was excited to obtain a new skillset to allow
more opportunities to help others and serve my
community.”
Within a month of joining the Auxiliary,
Redzovic obtained her basic qualification and
began working on her boat crew qualification.
According to Auxiliary Ninth Western District
John Saran, District Captain – East, Redzovic
completed her boat crew qualification to
become one of the youngest boat crew
members in Division 35 and quickly rose to the
position of vice flotilla commander of Flotilla
Twelve Chicago.
Redzovic’s next big milestone came in the form
of the TV game show, Jeopardy!. Redzovic
appeared on the show a total of three times
through May and June of 2023, earning more
than $30,000 and was crowned “champion”
twice. "Appearing on Jeopardy! was one of
the greatest experiences and honors of my
life,” stated Redzovic. “I am extraordinarily
grateful that I not only had the opportunity to
appear on the show, but that I also had the
opportunity to share some information about
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my experiences in the Auxiliary and the work
that the organization does during one of my
interviews."
Through her unique perspective and experiences,
Redzovic has helped the Auxiliary in the Chicago
area grow in their acceptance of members with
new demographics. She has also helped area
units win national awards recognizing their
efforts to support and encourage diversity
in the Auxiliary. “She has not been afraid to
directly engage with members on behavior
or commentary that does not promote the
Coast Guard’s Core Values, adds Saran. He
continued by explaining that she is an “example
of change within the organization envisioned
by the commandant.” With her appearance on
Jeopardy!, she was able to shine a positive light
on the Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxiliary,
highlighting the good work that members and the
agencies do, day in and day out.
Top: CULVER CITY, CA – Jeopardy! host Mayim Bialik (left) and Auxiliarist Ilhana Redzovic (right) pose for a photo on
the Alex Trebek Stage. Photo courtesy of Jeopardy! Productions, Inc.
Bottom: CHICAGO – Auxiliarist Ilhana Redzovic at the helm of an Auxiliary facility during a training exercise on Lake
Michigan. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Photo Courtesy of Auxiliarist Ilhana Redzovic.
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U.S. COAST GUARD INFORMATION AUXILIARY
AUXILIARY CHAPLAIN
SUPPORT ASSISTS
THE COAST GUARD IN
OPERATION VIGILANT
SENTRY & HOMELAND
SECURITY TASK FORCE
– SOUTHEAST IN COAST
GUARD SEVENTH DISTRICT
By: John Saran, AUXPA1, Deputy Director – Publications, A-Directorate; and Rabbi Isaac
Rosenberg, Branch Chief – Chaplain Support Public Affairs – G-Directorate
Contributions by ACS Chaplains Father Anthony Guinta, Gary Gray,
Benjamin Shambaugh, and Rabbi Isaac Rosenberg
Astation fast boat approaches a cutter
at sea and pulls up alongside
a Jacob’s ladder—a chaplain
climbs aboard. Another cutter
returns to port after a week deployment with an exhausted
multi-
crew, who are greeted with open arms
by a chaplain. These are the fi rst steps
of cutter ministry performed by Auxiliary
Chaplain Support (ACS) chaplains
during Operation Vigilant Sentry (OVS).
While OVS was fi rst approved in 2004,
the Coast Guard has more recently
amplifi ed its focus on illegal maritime
migration in the Caribbean Sea. At any
given time, there are multiple cutters and
air assets actively conducting operations
to interdict migrants at sea and engage
in lifesaving efforts. The high operation
mission tempo and close contact with migrants
can affect the spiritual and mental health of
operational crews and supporting units ashore.
This past year has been particularly dangerous
for migrants, making counseling and pastoral
support essential for personnel experiencing
migrant vessel rescues.
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The ACS chaplains fi ll the ministry
gap under a supervising activeduty
chaplain in Key West, Florida,
which is the home or visiting port
for many cutters tasked in OVS.
When a tasked cutter requests
ministry support, the Sector
Key West chaplain requests
additional chaplain support.
If no active duty or Reserve
chaplain is available, an
ACS chaplain will deploy. In
the past two years, 10 ACS
chaplains have answered
that call.
Here are highlights from four
ACS chaplains who recently
deployed to support Operation
Vigilant Sentry:
ACS Chaplain Benjamin Shambaugh
served aboard a 210-foot medium
endurance cutter off Key West for a long
weekend. He helped members of the
crew process their experiences and
control operational stress from a 50-week
deployment that saw the processing of 700
migrants and a rescue of over 300 people. He
also prepared the crew for transitioning back
to shore and dealing with the stresses of life
and family. He conducted counseling sessions
and a Sunday service. On his fi nal day of the
mission, ACS Shambaugh enjoyed a front row
seat to dolphins playing off the cutter’s bow and
a SpaceX launch.
ACS Chaplain Gary Gray spent two weeks in
Sector Key West visiting the crews of three
This past year has been
particularly dangerous
for migrants, making
counseling and pastoral
support essential for
personnel experiencing
migrant vessel rescues.
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different underway Fast Response Cutters
(FRCs). He provided on-demand counseling
sessions, divine services, and evening prayers.
Support needs changed based on the fl ow
of migrants between FRCs and the crew’s
engagement with migrants aboard. Gray’s daily
outreach and availability quickly endeared
himself to the crews. “An interesting event was
to fi nd that two crew members graduated from
the same high school that I did,” said Gray.
ACS Chaplain Father Anthony Guinta reported
to Sector San Juan in January 2023. Over the
course of 109 days, he provided 24/7 pastoral
care and support to 700 Coast Guard personnel
assigned to Sector units and the seven FRCs
assigned to supporting OVS. During his
assignment, Father Guinta conducted weekend
and Holy Week services, biblical studies on
weekdays, FRC crew visits, voyage blessings,
retirement ceremonies, counseling sessions,
and several critical stress management courses.
For his service as sector chaplain from January
to April 2023, Father Guinta received an
achievement medal and command plaque from
Sector San Juan.
ACS Chaplain Rabbi Isaac Rosenberg served
on board two 210-foot cutters in the Florida
straits for two weeks. Rabbi Rosenberg was
also fundamental in setting up the resilience
response team in Key West. He fl ew the Navy
chaplain pennant while holding divine services,
and he would often support the watch crew
during the night, making 2 a.m. visits to the
bridge or the engine room. When the two weeks
ended, the cutter's captain requested that he
remain on board for their voyage back home.
Later in May 2023, Rabbi Rosenberg deployed
for 61 days as the chaplain for Sector and Base
San Juan, Puerto Rico, in support of OVS.
As the Coast Guard continues to support
Operation Vigilant Sentry for the foreseeable
future, the need for pastoral care is essential.
If you have clergy credentials and are looking
to engage in cutter ministry, visit https://
wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=gdept#:~:text=The%20Auxiliary%20
Chaplain%20Support%20(ACS,Guard%20
members%20and%20their%20families.
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U.S. COAST GUARD INFORMATION ACTIVE DUTY
AN
ICEBREAKER’S
SUMMER BREAK
ONGREAT LAKES
THE
Skill building and camaraderie during fair weather months
By John Saran, Auxiliary Public Affairs Specialist 1, District Captain
Area East, Ninth Coast Guard District Auxiliary (District 9WR)
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What does an icebreaking tug do on
the Great Lakes during the summer
following six months of icebreaking
operations? Sailing races, festivals,
cadet training, and visiting world class cities, of
course. That’s in addition to supporting the Coast
Guard’s law enforcement and search and rescue
missions.
It is no wonder that during the summer, the decks
of the Coast Guard Cutter Katmai Bay (WTGB-
101) are filled with visiting sentinels from across
the country eager to experience Chicago in July
with the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac,
the fanfare and festivities of the Grand Haven Coast
Guard Festival, and Sturgeon Bay Maritime Week.
Preparing to Race to Mackinac
On July 16, the Katmai Bay arrived at Chicago’s
Navy Pier for a week of liberty and events supporting
the 2023 Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac.
Prior to the race weekend, the cutter’s commanding
officer, Lt. Michael Overstreet and crewmembers
attended the Warning Gun Party at the Chicago
Yacht Club. Overstreet received a race pennant
signed by this year’s racing captains as a show
of appreciation for the Coast Guard’s support of
the event from the Mackinac Committee and the
Chicago maritime community.
Overstreet also participated in the skippers’
meetings to support planning for the event, reinforce
emergency procedures, and answer any questions
from the sailors.
Race Day
As the cutter prepared to cast off on the July 22
race day, “Go Cubs Go” by Steve Goodman blared
United States Coast Guard Cutter Katmai Bay ensures participant
safety during the 2023 Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac. (U.S.
Coast Guard Auxiliary photo courtesy of Kurt Lentsch)
over the loudspeaker. One of the crew manning a
cleat for cast off was Aidan Wiecki, an auxiliarist in
the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary University
Program at Maine Maritime Academy. Wiecki, who
joined the Auxiliary in late 2022, is a rising senior
from the Virginia/D.C. area and aspires to attend
Officer Candidate School. Wiecki expertly handled
the lines and made casting off a 140' tugboat look
effortless.
“Our cadets and auxiliarists have spent part of their
summer living and working onboard the Katmai Bay,
earning in port and underway watch qualifications
that they will be able to use anywhere in the cutter
fleet,” said Overstreet.
IN July, the Katmai Bay arrived
at Chicago’s Navy Pier for
nearly a week of liberty and
events supporting the 2023
Chicago Yacht Club Race to
Mackinac.
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As the cutter steamed out of Navy Pier, the crew
stowed lines and human-sized fenders and raised
a pennant from the U.S. Life-Saving Service to
judge the wind. On the bridge were familiar faces
including Executive Officer LTJG Bryant Giorgi (who
supported the 2022 Chicago Air and Water Show)
as well as LTJG Kylie Vaverek, Ensign Lauren
Hatfield, and Petty Officer 3rd Class Marcos Madrid
(who all assisted with the Chicago Christmas Tree
Ship Event in December 2022). Three Coast Guard
Academy cadets were also aboard, including Myles
Gustavo DeCoste, a member of the Class of 2024.
Working together ensuring safety for all
The cutter was soon close to its anchorage location
outside the Chicago Harbor Lighthouse, and the
crew conducted a briefing and risk assessment
before they dropped anchor. They then settled at
the center point of a safety zone to protect racing
participants and waterside bystanders. Coast
Guard and Auxiliary vessels, supported by local
agencies, manned the safety zone and actively kept
boaters from encroaching on the race.
Once enough vessels departed, the cutter raised
the anchor and made course for Mackinac Island.
The cutter followed the sailing vessels for the
duration of the journey and provided a close SAR
response unit and reassurance to the 2,069 sailors.
After the race was complete, the crew of the Katmai
Bay attended the post-race festivities on Mackinac
Island. From there the crew prepared to participate
in the Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival and
Sturgeon Bay Maritime Week.
United States Coast Guard Cutter Katmai Bay near Chicago on Lake
Michigan during operations for the 2023 Chicago Yacht Club Race to
Mackinac. (U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary photo courtesy of Kurt Lentsch)
INTERESTED IN WORKING THE 2024 SUMMER SEASON
ON THE GREAT LAKES?
If you would like to join the Katmai Bay or any other cutter on the Great Lakes in
Summer 2024, reach out to your chain of command. Auxiliarists, contact your flotilla
commander or another member of the Auxiliary chain of leadership.
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RESERVE
LIFESAVING
LEADERSHIP:
RESERVE ENLISTED PERSON OF THE YEAR
SENIOR CHIEF HANNAH HALL Combines
Passion for Medicine and Service
By PA3 Brian Zimmerman
U.S. COAST GUARD INFORMATION
Coast Guard Reservist Hannah Hall as an E6.
Two and a half days. That’s how long United
States Coast Guard Reservist Hannah Hall
spent as a chief petty offi cer before being
meritoriously advanced to senior chief.
It was a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it tenure at E7,
but for those who know Senior Chief Hall, it
was an expected progression and the perfect
coming together of her civilian and Coast
Guard lives.
Her sprint through the upper enlisted
ranks owes itself, in part, to a timing
quirk. In October 2022, Petty Officer
Hall sat for the service-wide exam
for chief boatswain’s mate. At the
same time, her command had
submitted her packet for the
Enlisted Person of the Year
for Reserve Component
Award (REPOY).
Within the span of a few
weeks, Hall was notifi ed
that she made the cut for
chief, and could officially
put on anchors May 1,
2023. But that wasn’t
the only good news.
She had also won
the REPOY award
and was invited to
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the award ceremony on May 3 in Washington,
D.C., with the commandant.
"I was so excited," said Hall. "I thought, I’ll have
the commandant pin chief on me. That’s a
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. It’ll be amazing!"
After Hall arrived in Washington, the surprises
kept coming. Prior to the pinning ceremony,
Commandant Admiral Linda L. Fagan had
contacted the boatswain’s mate rating force
master chief, Petaluma Boat Forces and Cutter
Operations, and members of Hall’s command
to receive an endorsement to pin Hall with
senior chief. Here’s what didn’t surprise
anyone—they all granted the endorsement.
"I was quite honored, to say the least," said
Hall. "I was so thankful for my command for
giving me this opportunity and for giving me
my star."
As she received her star and anchor from the
commandant, Senior Chief Hall reflected on
her career in the Coast Guard, taking heed of
the commandant’s words of encouragement:
"Today, we are tomorrow’s Coast Guard."
"I really took that to heart," said BMCS Hall. "I
genuinely believe we are making tomorrow’s
Coast Guard today, and I will pay that forward."
Senior Chief Hall is always quick to praise
those who paid it forward so that she could
pursue a life in service. Both of her parents
were Air Force pilots, and her grandfathers and
great-uncles flew bomber aircraft in World War
II. In high school, she considered following her
family’s career path, although her interest was
in building planes rather than flying them.
Although she was accepted to the Florida
Institute of Technology on a full scholarship
to study aerospace engineering, she felt the
pull of the ocean calling her. After graduating
high school in 2007, she walked into a
Coast Guard recruiter’s office with her state
swimming championship trophy and a copy
of her scholarship offer and plunked them on
the recruiter’s desk. "This is what I’m giving
up," she told the recruiter. "That’s how much
I want to join."
From boot camp, Hall reported to Motor
Lifeboat Station Barnegat Light in New Jersey.
She excelled on the water, quickly becoming
a senior heavy weather boat crew member.
However, when it came time to choose an A
School, she once again followed a sidelong
interest, explaining her desire to become a
Health Services Technician. "I told my chief
about my interest in medicine and that I
wanted to help people directly," said Hall. But
more words of wisdom continued to steer her
career as her chief explained, "Choose that
rate and you might not find yourself back on
a boat."
Hall completed the striker program for
boatswain’s mate, which allowed her to
become frocked as a BM3 by demonstrating
on-the-job expertise in lieu of "A" School. "I
was one of the last people to complete the
striker program," said BMCS Hall.
During BMCS Hall’s four years of active
service, she never took her eyes off a career
in medicine. While stationed in New Jersey,
she received a paramedic certificate and
volunteered at her local fire station to sharpen
her skills as a lifesaver.
Recalling one search-and-rescue case
involving a man who had fallen off a dinghy
while transporting supplies to and from
I was quite honored, to say the least. I was so thankful for my
command for giving me this opportunity and for giving me
my star.
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his sailboat, Hall explains, "It was 20 or 30
degrees outside, and this man swam to an
island to await rescue. He buried himself in
the sand, covered himself with tree branches.
Anything to keep warm."
Quickly assessing the situation, her
comprehensive training kicked in. "I could tell
he was in the early stages of hypothermia,"
she said, "and I could tell that both of his
feet were broken, even though he insisted
they weren’t. His legs were so numb that he
couldn’t feel any pain in his feet."
Hall continued to advance her career after
separating from active-duty service, and
became a Reservist in her native Georgetown,
South Carolina, where she continued to tug
the threads of Coast Guard life and a career
in medicine. She earned an associate degree
in nursing and served as a trauma nurse at a
local hospital.
"Hurricane Matthew was my first deployment
as a Reservist," said BMCS Hall. "Bobby
and I were married on a Tuesday, and the
next Monday I was on a boat doing search
and rescue." Of course, Hall was able to
masterfully adapt to Reserve life, owing to
her faith in herself and the support of her
family, friends, and shipmates. Today, she
serves as the section leader for the Reserve
Duty Station at Georgetown and volunteers
as coxswain for active-duty crews whenever
she can.
It was 20 or 30 degrees
outside, and this man
swam to an island to await
rescue. He buried himself
in the sand, covered
himself with tree branches.
Anything to keep warm.
In his REPOY endorsement packet, Master
Chief Aaron Zimmer, former command
master chief for the Seventh District, noted
that BMCS Hall was instrumental as the
coxswain responding to a 20-foot commercial
shrimping vessel in distress that ran aground
near South Island Ferry, South Carolina.
"While on a training mission, Hall observed
the vessel aground and the operator in need
of assistance. She immediately navigated
through shoal water to query the vessel.
While on scene, the boat crew was met by
the son of the operator who stated his father’s
medical history and that he was currently
experiencing a stroke. The son was able to
unground the vessel and Hall provided an
escort to the emergency medical services
waiting at the pier."
BMCS Hall also leverages her experience
as a trauma nurse to provide training and
qualifications for First Aid and CPR to
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Hurricane Matthew
was my first
deployment as a
Reservist. Bobby and
I were married on a
Tuesday, and the next
Monday I was on a
boat doing search and
rescue.
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members of her Reserve unit. A natural
leader, she identified several other training
gaps at her Reserve unit and developed
plans to maintain Reserve qualifications.
"Her dedication led to 10 new Reserve
certifications in 2022, ranging from Incident
Command Structure, boat crew, law
enforcement and RBS-II Trailer Operator,"
wrote Master Chief Zimmer.
In both her civilian life and Coast Guard
life, Hall is adamant about what she finds
most rewarding—connection. Connection to
her country, connection to her crewmates,
and connection to the people she serves.
Connection, she says, is what separates
good teams from great teams. It is also what
gives any mission its sense of purpose.
"The most rewarding thing for me as a nurse
is to see a recovered patient come back
to the hospital," she said. "A lot of critical
patients don’t get to meet the team that saves
their lives, to see the teamwork that goes
into it. Mentally, it closes the loop for them
and promotes healing. Knowing that people
cared for you that much is so important for
these patients emotionally."
She points to a similar culture of care and
teamwork in the Coast Guard. "Bringing
people from different backgrounds and
cultures together and seeing them become
a family is just incredible," said Hall. "I know
I’ve done my job when I see them help each
other advance."
As a senior chief, she fully expects to take on
the role of mentor for the Reservists under her
supervision. For them—and for all Reservists—
she is quick to offer words of wisdom. "Try not
to take ‘no’ for an answer," said BMCS Hall.
"Ask questions, have conversations. Be honest
with your employer. Let the employer and the
Coast Guard know your goals and aspirations.
Educate them on life as a Reservist. You’ll find
nine times out of 10 that you’ll get the answer
you’re looking for. With everything you do,
try to become a stronger individual. Both the
Coast Guard and your civilian employer will
benefit. Take every opportunity."
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RETIREMENTS
ABBOTT, LEAH
ADKINS, STEVEN
AGUILERA, KAYLA
ALEXANDER, JONATHAN
ALIER, JONATHAN
AMADOR, ROBERT
ANDERSON, CHARLES
ANDERSON, ADAM
ANZANO, EUGENIO
APPLEGATE, BRIAN
ARANGO, JUAN
ARROYO, JOHN
ASHLEY, JASON
AUCOTT, JOHN
AUTH, BERNARD
AYCOCK, BRANDON
BABAS, JEREMIAH
BABBITT, SAMUEL
BAGG, JOHN
BAKER, REX
BALDWIN, CHRISTOPHER
BALLIEW, RICHARD
BARTEE, NANCY
BARTON, TEJAY
BAZEMORE, LAMONT
BEDAIR, RAYMOND
BELL, MICHAEL
BENCOMO, MANUEL
BENEFIEL, MONA
BENNETT, BRADLEY
BENSON, TYLER
BERT, MELISSA
BETHEA, CURTIS
BETHELL, JACK
BETTS, MARTIN
USCG
MUC
MSSD3
AET1
CDR
OSS2
ENG4
MKC
MK1
CAPT
LT
AMTC
SKC
ISM2
LT
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MEC
CDR
YN1
BM2
ISC
YNCS
YN1
HSC
CAPT
MK1
CDR
BMC
BM1
MSTC
BMC
RADM
ME1
BM2
LT
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BIGSBY, MARK
BIRCHFIELD, MICHELLE
BIVINS, BRION
BIXLER, ROBERT
BLEDSOE, RONALD
BLOCK, JOHN
BONE, MATTHEW
BONE, JENNIFER
BORCHERS, RYUN
BORG, AARON
BOSOLD, CONNIE
BOUBOULIS, MELVIN
BOUCHER, PIERRE
BOUMA, JAMES
BOVE, HEATHER
BOWEN, MANDY
BOWLES, STACIA
BOYER, JASON
BRADT, MICHELLE
BRELSFORD, MILTON
BRENNAN, BRIAN
BROUSE, JEFFREY
BROWN, JAMIE
BROWN, ANDREW
BROWN, KATHERINE
BROWN, ROBERT
BROWN, JENNA
BROWN, DAMIAN
BROWNE, HAILIE
BRUMMETT, MATTHEW
BRYANT, MARTIN
BURKE, DANIEL
BUSTRIA, JEFFREY
BUTLER, THOMAS
BUTLER, NATHANIEL
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ISC
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LT
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EMC
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SKC
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CAPT
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YNC
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MKC
CDR
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LCDR
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ET2
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BYRD, ADRIENNE
BYROM, IVIS
CAHILL, WILLIAM
CALLAGHAN, JOSEPH
CAMPBELL, KEVIN
CANNY, TARA
CAO, HOA
CAPPS, TRAVIS
CARLOS, MARK
CARTER, MARRISON
CASS, JACOB
CASSANO, CHRISTOPHER
CASTILLO, FELIX
CASTLE, ACE
CERAOLO, ANTHONY
CHAMBERLAIN, JESSE
CHAMBLISS, LYNN
CHAMPLIN, NATHANIEL
CHANCERY, MATTHEW
CHANTHAPHO, DANIEL
CHAPPELL, NATHAN
CHICHESTER, SAM
CLAYTON, DONALD
CLAYTON, "CC"
CLEMENTS, MICHAEL
CLIFFORD, PAUL
COATES, DANIEL
COFFELT, DONALD
COHEN, GARY
COHEN, ANDREW
COLE, ROBERT
COLEMAN, CHRISTOPHER
COLLAZO, DEREK
COLLIER, GEOFFREY
CONKLIN, TYE
CONNORS, ASHLLY
CONNORS, TYLER
CONROY, JOSEPH
CONWAY, MICHAEL
COOK, JOSHUA
COOLEY, JAMES
COTTON, JON
COX, KRISTAL
CRABTREE, MICAELA
CRAIG, STEVE
CRAMPTON, DAVID
CREASON, DOUGLAS
CRIBBS, MICHAEL
It's been noted that some CG Reserve retirees in RET-2 status (awaiting pay) are missing from this list. Efforts are underway
to include all RET-2 retirees in future issues.
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PACM
ENG2
EM1
MSSE4
CAPT
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OSS4
LCDR
MKC
SKCS
GMC
AST1
ME1
AST3
OSS2
MK2
MKC
CDR
MSSD4
HS1
LT
EMC
AET1
DC1
CAPT
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CRUICKSHANK, JOSHUA
DABE, JEFFREY
DAIGLE, JEFFREY
DALLEY, GREGORY
DAVIDSON, DUSTIN
DAVIS, WILLIAM
DAVIS, ROBERT
DAY, DEREK
DECKER, JOSHUA
DEGARD, CALEB
DEGIDEO, DAVID
DEGROOT, HANS
DELA CRUZ, MARK
DELATER, JENNIFER
DEMPERIO, NICHOLAS
DEPTUCH, JOHN
DESHAZO, RYAN
DESJARDIN, DANIAL
DEVAULT, PHILLIP
DEVEREAUX, JETON
DEVRIES, MICAH
DEWEESE, CALLIE
CS1
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ME2
CDR
MST1
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MKC
ME2
LT
BM1
ITC
ET2
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LT
YNCM
AMTC
CDR
AET1
LCDR
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DEWEIN, MARK
DIGGS, STEPHEN
DIXON, DAVID
DO, DAT
DODD, KATIE
DOOLY, AARON
DUBON, RODOLFO
DUGAN, PATRICK
DUKES, THOMAS
DUNCAN, WILLIAM
EASON, RANDYLL
EBERL, ERIC
ECKART, JEFFREY
ECKER, JOSEPH
ECKERT, COLIN
EDINGTON, GLENN
EDWARDS, SEAN
ELLER, KENNETH
ELLISTON, PATRICIA
ELM, SHAFIK
EMBRY, JAMIE
ENRIGHT, JAROD
ERLANDSON, AIMEE
ERWIN, CHARLES
ESTRELLA, RENE
EVANS, LEANNA
FAZIO, MICHAEL
FEDISON, DAVID
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ENS
OS1
MK1
MSSE4
CAPT
YNCM
AMTC
MKC
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SKC
MK1
BM2
AMTCM
CDR
LCDR
BM1
CDR
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PERS2
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SKCM
CAPT
SKCM
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FELIX, KAHLEED
FERRARI, JOHN
FIELD, ALLYSON
FIGUEROA, DAVID
FINK, TYLER
FISCHER, JOHN
FITZPATRICK, BRADFORD
FLORES, DUSTIN
FOGLE, JAMES
FORBIDUSSI, SCOTT
FORGY, JAMES
FORTUNE, SHANNON
FOWLES, TED
FRAZEE, MATTHEW
FRENCH, JOSHUA
FRESHOUR, SCOTT
FREUND, ELIZABETH
FRISBIE, THOMAS
FROHMAN, SHAWN
FROST, DAVID
FROST, THOMAS
FRY, JEFFREY
FULGHUM, CHRISTOPHER
FULLER, GREGORY
FUNKHOUSER, HEIDI
FURLONG, DANIEL
GALLAGHER, RICHARD
GALLANT, DAVID
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EM1
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CAPT
CDR
OSC
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LCDR
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LT
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GARCIA, JOSHUA
GARCIA, CHARLTON
GARCIA, BRIAN
GARCIA, EMMANUEL
GARCIA, ABRAHAM
GARDNER, AARON
GARDNER, JUSTIN
GARZA, FREDERICK
GARZA, FRITZEL
GASPERETTI, WILLIAM
GATEWOOD, RILEY
GAUDREN, THEODORA
GAVINO, ABER
GAYNOR, EDWARD
GEHRKE, JEFFREY
GEORGE, GREGORY
GERAETS, MATTHEW
GIACULLI, NICHOLAS
GIBBS, JEREMY
GIBSON, JAMES
GILLESPIE, HEATHER
GLANDER, CHRISTIAN
GLEASON, PETER
GONZALES, MARGARITO
GOODWIN, ALEXANDER
GORDON, MARK
GOTTBERG, SIMON
GOUGH, MICHAEL
GOULD, JAMES
GRANDJEAN, MARK
GRANT, BROOKE
GRANT, JOSHUA
GRAY, DAWN
GREENIDGE, ROBERT
GREENWOOD, PAUL
GRIFFIN, BOBBY
GRIFFITT, FRANK
GRUNWALD, ANTHONY
GUIDROZ, JESSICA
GULICK, GLEN
GUNN, JOSHUA
HAINES, ADRYAN
HALLIGAN, JOSHUA
HAMILTON, JESSICA
HAMILTON, THOMAS
HANSET, JACOB
HARMANSKY, GEORGE
HARO, KENNY
HARRIS, DAVID
HARROUN, SCOTT
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HARTRY, ADAM
HATFIELD, NATHAN
HAUN, JOSHUA
HAVENS, ANDREW
HAYDIS, DAVID
HAYES, CRAIG
HELMERS, GREGORY
HENDRICKSON, ADAM
HENDRIX, DANIEL
HERMAN, JOSHUA
HERNANDEZ, JOSEPH
HERNANDEZ, ANDREW
HILTZ, JAMES
HIRSTIUS, BLAKE
HOAK, DURK
HOLLIDAY, CHARLAYNE
HOLLIS, SARAH
HOLOMEK, JOSEPH
HOOKER, PHADRA
HORN, JOSEPH
HORNBERGER, DALE
HORTON, LAURA
HOUSTON, MICHELLE
HOWE, MATTHEW
HOY, KRISTOPHER
HUDSON, NATHAN
HUELSMAN, DANIEL
HULSE, ANDREW
HUMPHREY, THOMAS
HUST, MARK
IACI, THOMAS
INGALLS, TIMOTHY
JIMENEZ MILETE, DANIEL
JOBS, IAN
JOHANNSEN, LEIGH
JOHANNSEN, SEAN
JOHNSON, JESSICA
JOHNSON, DARRYL
JOHNSON, NATHANIEL
JOHNSON, CHRISTOPHER
JOHNSON, MARTEZ
JOHNSON, DOMINIC
JONES, RICHARD
JONES, MARCUS
JORDAN, MATTHEW
JUDGE, LEON
JUDIN, MICHAEL
JUILIANO, JOSEPH
KAMINSKI, THOMAS
KAPPESSER, ADAM
KASHIMA, REINA
DCC
MSSR2
MK1
ENG2
MKCS
BOSN2
BM1
ET2
ME1
OSC
ENG2
SKC
LCDR
BMC
MK2
LCDR
SN
SKC
SKCM
GMCS
MSTC
ENG3
MSTC
EMC
AET1
CDR
CDR
AMT1
LCDR
HSC
BM1
YN2
OS3
AST1
BOSN4
F&S4
CDR
ENG4
LCDR
MSSE2
ISC
MEC
LT
AETC
AETC
YNC
F&S4
BM1
CAPT
AETCS
OSCS
07-01-2023
06-01-2023
07-01-2023
08-01-2023
08-22-2023
06-01-2023
08-01-2023
08-18-2023
07-01-2023
06-01-2023
06-01-2023
08-01-2023
06-01-2023
06-01-2023
08-25-2023
07-01-2023
08-07-2023
07-01-2023
06-01-2023
07-16-2023
06-25-2023
06-12-2023
08-01-2023
07-01-2023
08-01-2023
06-01-2023
08-01-2023
06-16-2023
08-01-2023
08-01-2023
07-01-2023
07-21-2023
06-18-2023
07-01-2023
06-01-2023
07-01-2023
07-01-2023
07-01-2023
06-01-2023
08-01-2023
08-01-2023
07-30-2023
06-01-2023
08-01-2023
07-01-2023
07-01-2023
07-01-2023
07-01-2023
06-01-2023
06-01-2023
07-01-2023
THE LONG BLUE LINE FALL 2023
RETIREMENTS
U.S. COAST GUARD RETIREE INFORMATION
59

U.S. COAST GUARD RETIREE INFORMATION RETIREMENTS
KEFFER, BRIAN
KELLEHAR, LISA
KELLEY, ROBERT
KELLY, WILLIAM
KERN, STEVEN
KERR, ADAM
KETTENBEIL, KAITLYN
KIBBY, PHILLIP
KIMMEL, MARVIN
KING, BRENT
KINSTREY, JOHN
KISER, HEATH
KITCHEN, CASSIE
KLEIN, ERICH
KNAPP, JENNIFER
KNEEN, CRYSTALYNN
KNESEK, CHRISTOPHER
KNOEPFEL, CLINTON
KNOX, JODIE
KOCH, JOHN
KONESKOGILBERT, DEBORAH
KRETSCHMAR, CASEY
KUCK, JULIE
LAMB, MARVIN
LAMB, RYAN
LAMPTON, THEODORE
LANGFORD, JAMES
LANIGAN, ANDIN
LARKIN, DAVID
LARSON, ALAN
LASSELL, DAVID
LATTIER, GREGORY
LAUTERS, MARK
LAWSON, TAMERA
LAZENBY, WILLIAM
LEE, GLENN
LEONARD, EUGENIA
LETA, MIHAI
LEWIS, KRISTINA
LEWIS, CLIFTON
LIGHTNER, MARTIN
LONG, MICHAEL
LOPEZ, JAVIER
LOSINGER, KARRICK
LOVETTE, JOSEPH
LUONG, TUAN
LUTZ, JEANE
LYNCH, MICHAEL
MACCAFERRI, STEVEN
MACHOCK, MATTHEW
MAIDA, JAMES
CAPT
YN1
EMC
RADM
ISM3
CAPT
LTJG
BMCM
LCDR
MSSD3
BMCS
IT1
CAPT
CAPT
YNC
PAC
CSCS
BM1
LCDR
BM1
OSS4
AET2
CAPT
F&S4
LCDR
CDR
MST1
LT
PSCS
MSTC
MEC
SK1
BMC
YN1
MK1
MLES4
LT
LCDR
CDR
MEC
DCC
CAPT
LCDR
YNC
MEC
CDR
SK2
CSCS
AST1
MEC
BMC
08-01-2023
07-01-2023
08-01-2023
07-01-2023
08-01-2023
06-01-2023
06-28-2023
06-01-2023
07-01-2023
06-28-2023
08-01-2023
06-01-2023
08-01-2023
06-01-2023
08-01-2023
06-01-2023
08-01-2023
08-01-2023
06-01-2023
08-01-2023
06-11-2023
06-01-2023
08-01-2023
08-01-2023
06-01-2023
06-20-2023
08-01-2023
07-19-2023
06-24-2023
07-01-2023
06-01-2023
07-20-2023
08-01-2023
06-01-2023
07-01-2023
06-01-2023
07-01-2023
06-01-2023
07-01-2023
07-01-2023
07-05-2023
07-01-2023
08-01-2023
07-01-2023
06-01-2023
07-01-2023
08-13-2023
08-01-2023
06-01-2023
06-01-2023
08-01-2023
MAIER, TIMOTHY
MAIS, CHRISTOPHER
MALBROUGH, MICHAEL
MALESKI, LUKE
MANLEY, TIMOTHY
MANSFIELD, JASON
MARGIOTTA, TIMOTHY
MARSDEN, ABBY
MARSHALL, CARLTON
MARSTON, RICHARD
MARTIN, ALLEN
MASON, THOMAS
MAST, STEPHEN
MAY, JERAD
MAZZUCA, TONY
MCARTHUR, CLAY
MCBRIDE, JAMES
MCCARTHY, ADAM
MCCOMB, JUSTIN
MCDONALD, KELLY
MCFARLAND, WILLIAM
MCGOOHAN, IAN
MCKAY, JENNIFER
MCKINNON, ANTHONY
MCKLEMURRY, JASON
ELC3
MKCS
EMC
LCDR
CS2
IT1
BM1
BMC
GM1
BMCS
CSC
LT
BM3
MK1
MKCM
BM1
ITCM
LCDR
CSC
AMT2
IT1
OS1
CDR
ENG4
EMCS
06-01-2023
07-01-2023
08-01-2023
07-01-2023
06-23-2023
07-01-2023
07-21-2023
07-01-2023
07-01-2023
08-01-2023
08-01-2023
07-01-2023
05-30-2023
07-01-2023
08-01-2023
08-01-2023
08-17-2023
07-01-2023
08-01-2023
08-18-2023
06-01-2023
08-01-2023
08-01-2023
07-01-2023
07-01-2023
60 FALL 2023
THE LONG BLUE LINE

MCKNIGHT, JAMES
MCMINN, JOHN
MCNALLY, TERENCE
MEADORS, JOHN
MEADOWS, JERRY
MEERSCHEIDT, JESSE
MELE, GABRIELLE
MELLON, KYLE
MERICAL, MATTHEW
MESSENGER, JORGE
MEUNIER, EUGENE
MEUSEL, ROBERT
MILES, THERESA
MILES, CHRISTOPHER
MILITELLO, ERIC
MILLARD, TIMOTHY
MILLER TOCHMAN, ASHLEY
MILLS, TRAVIS
MILSTEAD, BROOKE
MILYARD, TODD
MITCHELL, JOHN
MITCHELL, COLIN
MIZIKAR, RICHARD
MOE, TODD
MONTOYA, PHILLIP
MOORE, PATRICK
MORAN, JARED
MORENO, MARCIAL
MORRISON, STEPHANIE
MOSKAL, JOSEPH
MURPHY, ANDRE
MURPHY, GARY
NAPOLITANO, MARK
NEGRON, RAYMOND
NEGRON, MIGUEL
NELSON, JOSHUA
NELSON, JONATHAN
NELSON, ARI
NELSON, MATTHEW
NEWELL, MICHAEL
NEWGEN, KYLE
NEWTON, JAMES
NGUYEN, THAO
NICOLAS, JEREMY
NOEL, ERICK
NOEL, GENES
NOFTZ, ZACHARY
NORLUND, CHRISTOPHER
NOVAK, CHARLES
NUTT, CHRISTOPHER
NYGREN, MERLIN
LCDR
MKC
SKCM
AVI4
MSTC
GMC
SK3
DVC
LCDR
AMT1
ET3
ISCM
IT1
MKC
MK1
MK1
YN1
BMC
OSS2
WEPS3
MEC
EM2
MKC
CDR
BM1
F&S4
SKC
F&S3
CAPT
MSSE4
CAPT
CDR
AMTCS
CAPT
EMC
CDR
DCC
MK1
BM1
LCDR
BM2
BM1
LCDR
CS1
MECS
OSC
DC2
LCDR
CDR
OSCM
PSC
06-01-2023
07-25-2023
07-01-2023
07-01-2023
08-01-2023
06-01-2023
07-08-2023
06-01-2023
08-01-2023
06-01-2023
07-07-2023
06-01-2023
06-05-2023
07-01-2023
07-01-2023
07-01-2023
07-29-2023
07-01-2023
06-01-2023
07-01-2023
07-01-2023
06-01-2023
08-16-2023
08-01-2023
08-01-2023
08-08-2023
08-01-2023
07-01-2023
06-01-2023
08-01-2023
07-01-2023
08-01-2023
08-01-2023
08-01-2023
06-01-2023
08-01-2023
07-01-2023
07-01-2023
08-23-2023
06-01-2023
06-16-2023
07-01-2023
08-01-2023
07-01-2023
07-01-2023
08-01-2023
08-01-2023
08-15-2023
06-01-2023
08-01-2023
06-18-2023
OBRIEN, CRAIG
OCONNOR, DUSTIN
O'DELL, SHANE
OFAGALILO, LORINA
OSBORN, STEVEN
OSBORNE, NICHOLAS
OSHEA, BRENDAN
OSTREGA, STEVEN
OTJEN, BRENDEN
OWENS, JOSHUA
PACHECO, CALVIN
PANAS, GREGORY
PAPLINSKI, BRYAN
PARKER, NICHOLAS
PARMENTER, WILLIAM
PARRA, RAUL
PARRISH, JASON
PARSLEY, CHRISTINA
PASSIC, CHESTER
PATCH, JUSTIN
PATTON, CHRISTOPHER
PAUL, CLINTON
PAULINO, BLAINE
PAVILONIS, TIMOTHY
PAYNE, PHILLIP
PEARSON, DAWNA
PENNINGTON, JOSIAH
PEPLOW, JEREMIAH
PEREZ, MANUEL
PERRIN, CHRISTOPHER
PETERSON, LAVELLE
PICCOLA, DANIEL
PICULELL, EUGENE
PIDGEON, JOHN
PIKE, CHRISTOPHER
PILE, JEFFREY
PILLOW, MICHAEL
PIMENTEL, ALEXIS
PITTMAN, SARAH
PIVATO, MICHAEL
PLACENCIA, ANTHONY
PLATT, ELIZABETH
POE, CEDRIC
POLHEMUS, DANIEL
POSLUSZNY, LEONARD
POST, RACHEL
POUNDS, KENNETH
POWERS, CRAIG
PRADO, ZACHARY
PRIETO, ROBERTO
QUIJANO, ANDRES
CAPT
PERS2
MK3
F&S3
BM1
AETC
CDR
YNC
MSSD3
ITC
MSSE3
BMC
BMC
CDR
EM1
OS1
SKCS
ETC
CDR
CSC
BM1
MECS
DCCS
CDR
YNCM
CDR
MEC
BM1
BM1
BMC
SKC
ELC2
CDR
DC1
BM1
CDR
F&S3
BM1
YNC
LCDR
EM1
CDR
GMC
LT
BM2
LCDR
CDR
ASTC
MKCS
SKC
SK1
07-01-2023
08-01-2023
06-23-2023
06-01-2023
07-21-2023
08-01-2023
06-01-2023
07-01-2023
06-01-2023
06-23-2023
07-01-2023
07-21-2023
07-01-2023
08-01-2023
06-26-2023
07-01-2023
06-01-2023
08-01-2023
06-01-2023
08-01-2023
07-01-2023
08-01-2023
06-01-2023
07-18-2023
06-01-2023
06-01-2023
08-01-2023
07-01-2023
06-01-2023
07-02-2023
07-01-2023
07-01-2023
07-23-2023
07-01-2023
07-01-2023
06-01-2023
08-01-2023
08-01-2023
08-01-2023
07-01-2023
08-01-2023
06-01-2023
08-01-2023
08-01-2023
06-01-2023
08-17-2023
07-17-2023
06-01-2023
07-01-2023
07-01-2023
08-01-2023
THE LONG BLUE LINE FALL 2023
RETIREMENTS
U.S. COAST GUARD RETIREE INFORMATION
61

U.S. COAST GUARD RETIREE INFORMATION RETIREMENTS
QUINONES, ANDREA
RAMIREZ, BRIAN
RANDALL, BONNIE
RANKIN, MARGARET
RANKIN, COLIN
RASMUSSEN, TRAVIS
RASMUSSEN, LIBBY
RAY, BILLY
REAVES, CHRISTOPHER
RECKNER, SCOTT
REEVES, BEN
REGINELLI, CHARLES
REGISTER, LEWIS
REYES, VINCENT
RICE, JONATHAN
RICE, AARON
RICE, JONATHAN
RIECK, AMANDA
RILEY, HOUSTON
RIVAS, LUIS
RIVERABARRIOS, RAFAEL
ROBART, MICHAEL
RODRIGUEZ, HUMBERTO
RODRIGUEZ, DANIEL
ROGERS, DAVID
ROGERS, MICHAEL
ROMERO, ANTHONY
ROTOLO, PAUL
RUTLEDGE, GEORGE
RUUHELA, ERIC
SALERNO, RICHARD
SAMPSON, BRANDYN
SANCHEZ, FERNANDO
SANDERS, STEPHEN
SANDOVAL, RAUL
SANTIAGO, GIOVANNI
SAUNDERS, JERRY
SAVAGE, JONATHAN
SAXON, JOHN
SCALONE, CHRISTOPHER
SCHAFFER, CRYSTAL
SCHELLMAN, NICOLAS
SCHMIDT, BRIAN
SCHREIBER, PATRICK
SCHREIBER, MEGAN
SCHUBERT, JOSEPH
SCHUETTE, DAVID
SCHULMAN, DANA
SCHULTZ, ANDREW
SCHWANDT, ALAN
SCOTT, JASON
SN
OS1
BM2
PERS4
MEC
CAPT
CDR
BMC
CSCS
ISM3
BM1
MKC
MST1
MK1
LCDR
MSTC
EMC
YN1
BMC
LCDR
F&S2
SKCS
MSSE3
MK1
MSSE4
MKC
LCDR
MSSE4
EMCM
LT
AVI3
AET1
AMTCS
LCDR
SN
BM1
MKCM
AMT1
PERS2
AMTCS
YN1
LCDR
LCDR
CAPT
BMC
ETC
WEPS3
CDR
HSC
GMC
BOSN3
08-25-2023
08-01-2023
06-10-2023
08-19-2023
08-01-2023
07-01-2023
07-01-2023
07-10-2023
06-01-2023
06-01-2023
06-01-2023
07-01-2023
08-01-2023
08-01-2023
06-01-2023
07-01-2023
07-01-2023
08-06-2023
07-21-2023
07-01-2023
06-01-2023
08-01-2023
06-01-2023
07-01-2023
06-01-2023
08-01-2023
08-01-2023
06-01-2023
08-01-2023
06-01-2023
06-01-2023
07-01-2023
06-01-2023
07-01-2023
07-08-2023
07-02-2023
06-12-2023
07-01-2023
06-01-2023
06-01-2023
06-09-2023
08-01-2023
06-01-2023
07-01-2023
07-21-2023
08-01-2023
06-01-2023
08-01-2023
08-01-2023
08-01-2023
06-01-2023
SCOTT, ROBERT
SHAFFER, CHARLES
SHAFFER, JOSEPH
SHARKY, JAMES
SHEER, DAVID
SHEPPARD, DAVID
SHERIFF, WILLIAM
SHIPLEY, ERIC
SHRIVER, GREGORY
SIBLEY, MATTHEW
SICKORIA, JEFFREY
SIMMONS, ROBERT
SIMPSON, JOSEPH
SINCLAIR, MICHAEL
SINCLAIR, JENNIFER
SINGER, DAVID
SLAPAK, JAMES
SLAPKUNAS, RAY
SMITH, JACHOB
SMITH, CHRISTOPHER
SMITH, FRANCES
SMITH, SCOTT
SMITH, ZACHARY
SMOLINSKI, LAURA
SNIPE, LISA
SPADAFORA, JOHN
SPANGLER, BRYSON
SPEDOSKE, JENNIFER
SPEER, CHAD
SPERINZO, JASON
SPORN, MICHAEL
SPRENGER, BRETT
SPRINGER, STEVEN
STAGNITTO, JASON
STANCLIK, GREGORY
STANTON, TIMOTHY
STAPLETON, DAVID
STEARNS, KELLY
STEBE, ROBERT
STEINMETZ, CAMERON
STEVENS, NICHOLAS
STITZ, KODY
STONE, STEVEN
STONEHOUSE, JASON
STOUDER, RAYMOND
STROHMEYER, DANIEL
STYER, DAVID
SUBA, DERRICK
SULLENS, JEFFREY
SULLIVAN, KEVIN
SUTER, WILLIAM
MKC
LT
BM1
BMC
SK1
CDR
ENG3
PERS2
BOSN3
RADM
LT
IV1
GMC
CAPT
CAPT
CDR
LCDR
CDR
ELC4
MSTC
CDR
SK1
MST1
CDR
SK1
OSS2
CDR
DCC
BM1
BMC
ETCS
LCDR
CSC
F&S3
CAPT
ME1
MK2
CSCS
BOSN4
MSTC
MK1
LCDR
AMT2
LT
ELC3
OS2
ET1
AMT1
CDR
LCDR
CDR
07-01-2023
06-01-2023
08-01-2023
08-01-2023
08-01-2023
08-01-2023
07-01-2023
07-01-2023
06-01-2023
07-01-2023
07-01-2023
08-23-2023
08-01-2023
08-01-2023
08-01-2023
07-02-2023
07-01-2023
08-01-2023
06-01-2023
07-01-2023
08-01-2023
08-01-2023
08-01-2023
07-01-2023
07-01-2023
06-01-2023
06-01-2023
08-01-2023
07-01-2023
06-01-2023
08-01-2023
07-01-2023
07-01-2023
07-01-2023
07-01-2023
07-01-2023
08-18-2023
07-01-2023
06-01-2023
06-01-2023
08-01-2023
06-01-2023
07-21-2023
08-01-2023
08-01-2023
08-02-2023
07-03-2023
08-01-2023
08-01-2023
06-01-2023
07-01-2023
62 FALL 2023
THE LONG BLUE LINE

SUZEL, MARTIN
SWANNER, MATTHEW
SWEATLOCK, DANIELLE
SZCZUROWSKI, JASON
TALYS, JOSHUA
TAYLOR, TODD
TAYLOR, JESSE
TELLEZ, MARCO
THISSE, PHILIP
THOMPSON, CHAD
THOMPSON, ALFRED
THOMPSON, KEVIN
THORNELL, TRAVIS
THORSON, SETH
TINGLE, BRETTE
TOBITSCH, KLAUS
TODD HADZIOSMANOVIC, BREANNA
TOLEDO, RICHARD
TOMASA, LANCE
TOOKS, JEDIDIAH
TRINIDAD, BRANDON
TRUELOVE, WAYLON
ULRICH, JOSHUA
UMPHREY, MARK
URQUIAGA, RENI
VALENZUELA, MARIAM
VERMEER, PETER
VILLANUEVA, JIMMEL
VILLAR, DAVID
VOLKMAR, DAVID
VON IMHOF, AMANDA
VONDOLLN, HAROLD
VUYLSTEKE, JEREMY
MK1
LCDR
YNC
OSS3
BMC
AMTC
ET3
AMT1
CDR
CDR
CDR
MST2
LCDR
BMC
ME1
ISC
CS1
MKC
MK1
ET1
INV4
MAT2
AETC
AMT2
AET1
ME2
LCDR
MEC
BM1
OS1
SK1
BM2
BMC
07-28-2023
07-01-2023
08-01-2023
06-01-2023
07-01-2023
08-01-2023
07-21-2023
08-01-2023
08-01-2023
08-01-2023
06-01-2023
08-10-2023
07-01-2023
08-01-2023
08-07-2023
07-15-2023
08-25-2023
08-01-2023
08-01-2023
06-09-2023
06-01-2023
07-01-2023
08-01-2023
06-23-2023
06-01-2023
07-29-2023
07-01-2023
06-16-2023
07-01-2023
06-16-2023
08-01-2023
07-29-2023
06-01-2023
WALDEN, THOMAS
WALL, SEAN
WALSH, STEVEN
WALTERS, ERIK
WARD, CLAYTON
WARE, WILLIAM
WELLEMEYER, ANDREW
WELLEMEYER, REGGIE
WESTER, RICHARD
WESTERMANN, DENNIS
WHITED, SCOTT
WHYTE, MARK
WILLETTE, JAMES
WILLIAMS, JOHN
WILLIAMS, DERRICK
WILLIAMS, JOSHUA
WILLIAMS, MARTIN
WILLIAMS, HIRAM
WILLIAMS, STEPHANIE
WILLINGHAM, JAMES
WILLIS, JASON
WILSON, DENNIS
WILSON, JOHN
WIMBERLY, CHARLES
WIRTHS, JAMES
WOOD, JACQUELINE
WOODS, MICHAEL
WYMAN, KEVIN
YANCA, STEPHEN
YONKER, CHARLES
YOUNG, WILLIAM
ZSITVAY, STEVEN
ZUNIGA, JOHN
YNC
ETC
CAPT
BMC
ENG2
EM1
CSC
MKC
CAPT
LCDR
MST1
LCDR
LCDR
CAPT
LCDR
BMC
BM1
BM1
YNC
CDR
ITC
LCDR
BM2
EMC
OS1
BOSN3
MK1
BMCS
MAT4
SK1
IT1
MKC
PS1
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06-01-2023
07-01-2023
08-01-2023
06-01-2023
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!
ABRAMS, PAMELA
ANDERSON, JODINE
ARNOLD, SARAH
AUSTIN, NEIL
BAILEY, RACHEL
BALLARD, REGINALD
BARRETO-PETTIT, ILEANA
BASILIO, JEFFREY
BEASLEY, CUBIE
BENDER, SANDRA
BIALEK, STEPHANIE
BISGARD, KRISTINE
BISHOP, DEBORAH
BLEUEL, JANE
CABLE, KATRINA
CHAN, IVY
CHI, BRIAN
CHIU, KAI
COHEN, KRISTINA
USCG & USPHS are addressing errors in USPHS ranks due to differences in permanent and temporary ranks. Corrected
ranks are denoted with an asterisk.
USPHS
CDR
CAPT
CAPT
CAPT
CAPT
CAPT
CAPT
LCDR
CAPT
CAPT
CAPT
CAPT
CAPT
CAPT
CDR
CDR
LCDR
CDR
CAPT
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07-01-2023
08-01-2023
08-01-2023
07-01-2023
07-01-2023
07-01-2023
06-01-2023
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06-01-2023
08-01-2023
08-01-2023
06-01-2023
08-01-2023
06-01-2023
06-01-2023
08-01-2023
06-01-2023
07-01-2023
CORNELISON, TERRI
CROMBIE, KENNETH
DAUGEREAU, TARA
DEWITT, PAUL
DEXTER, PAUL
DEYE, GREGORY
DRISCOLL, PHILIP
ECHOLES, FRED
EVANS, KRISTA
FARR, SHANNON
FENG, KATHRYNE
FINN, JOSE
FLETCHER, DAN
FLORES, ALFONSO
FRAZIER, CATHIE
FREDY, JEFFERSON
FREEMAN, RYAN
GARCED, ANGEL
GLOVER, MARK
HARRINGTON, THERESA
HUNTER, CHRISTINE
HURST, FRANK
JACKSON, KATHY
JAIN, NIDHI
KELLY, MICHAEL
KING, JULIE
KLIMP, SCOTT
KLINGER, KRISTY
KOUMANS, EMILIA
KRETSINGER, KATRINA
LASSITER, YVONNE
LAWRENCE, JEFFREY
LE COULTRE, TRENT
LEFF, MICHELLE
LIM, LARRY
LINCOLN, CAROL
MARTIN, MICHAEL
MARTINE, KRISTI
MARTINEZ, JACK
MCATASNEY, GRACE
MCCORKLE, JENNY
MIGUELES, STEPHEN
MORGAN, MARK
MYLES, JENNIFER
NICHOLS, LARA
NICHOLS, JOHN
CAPT
CDR
CAPT
CDR
CAPT
CAPT
CAPT
CDR
CDR
CAPT
CAPT
CDR
CDR
CDR
CAPT
CAPT
CDR
CDR
CAPT
CAPT
CAPT
CAPT
LCDR
CAPT
LCDR
LCDR
CAPT
CAPT
CAPT
CAPT
CDR
CAPT
CDR
CAPT
CDR
CAPT
CAPT
LCDR
CAPT
CDR
CDR
CAPT
CAPT
CDR
CAPT
CDR
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06-01-2023
08-01-2023
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06-01-2023
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07-01-2023
08-01-2023
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06-01-2023
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NUNEZ, FREDDY
OSTERHOUT, JAMES
PALACIO, JUAN
PARISE, MONICA
PARKER, BERNARD
PERALTA, ROSA
POLLACK, LORI
RAZIANO, TODD
RESTO-RIVERA, WILLIAM
ROSCHEWSKI, MARK
ROSE, MERIDETH
SAMANDARI, TARAZ
SARAIYA, MONA
SCHERLE, GREGORY
SCOTT, VICKIE
SEITZ, JOSEPH
LCDR
CDR
CAPT
CAPT
CAPT
CDR
CAPT
CDR
CAPT
LCDR
LCDR
CAPT
CAPT
CAPT
CDR
LCDR
08-01-2023
06-01-2023
08-01-2023
08-01-2023
07-01-2023
06-01-2023
07-01-2023
06-01-2023
07-01-2023
07-01-2023
08-01-2023
08-01-2023
08-01-2023
06-01-2023
07-01-2023
06-01-2023
SHEFFLER, MARK
SKAGGS, RICHARD
SMILEY, CLARENCE
SMITH, STEPHEN
TATUM, NATHAN
TAYLOR, AMY
THOMMES, KELLIE
THOMPSON, DALE
TOMASHEK, KAY
TUITE, CARLA
UTE, CRAIG
WALTERS, KIMBERLY
WEHRLEN, LESLIE
WILKERSON, ERIKA
WOODS, PHILLIP
ZUBEL, LAWRENCE
CAPT
CDR
CAPT
CAPT
CAPT
CAPT
CAPT
CAPT
CAPT
LCDR
LT
LCDR
CAPT
LCDR
CAPT
CAPT
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06-01-2023
08-01-2023
08-01-2023
06-01-2023
07-01-2023
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08-01-2023
06-01-2023
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08-01-2023
08-01-2023
07-01-2023
06-01-2023
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NOAA
BRIDGEMAN, TODD
CROCKER, JAMES
GALLAGHER, TIMOTHY
CAPT
CAPT
CAPT
06-01-2023
08-01-2023
06-01-2023
KOES, STEPHANIE
RAYMOND, MEGAN
VANWAES, MARK
CAPT
CDR
CAPT
06-01-2023
08-16-2023
06-01-2023
COAST GUARD TRANSITION ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM (TAP)
TAP prepares Service Members separating or retiring from the Coast Guard for their transition to
civilian life. All eligible SMs are required to complete the standardized components of the TAP.
These components are 1) Pre-separation Counseling and 2) the Transition Seminar, encompassing
the Transition Goals, Plans, and Success (GPS) core curriculum.
dcms.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/Assistant-Commandant-for-Human-Resources-CG-1/Health-
Safety-and-Work-Life-CG-11/Office-of-Work-Life-CG-111/Transition-Assistance-Program/
TRYING TO CONNECT WITH A FELLOW
USCG, USPHS, OR NOAA RETIREE?
If you need help connecting with a USCG, USPHS, or NOAA
retiree, you may provide the individual’s name (and rank/
paygrade if known), along with your contact information to:
Robert Hinds, CG Retiree Services
e-mail: Robert.C.Hinds@uscg.mil
phone: 202-475-5451
(An attempt to contact the individual and provide
your contact information will be made by email)
DO NOT SEND PERSONAL IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION (PII), SUCH
AS SSN, EMPID, THROUGH PUBLIC E-MAIL (E.G. AOL, G-MAIL, ETC.)
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TAPS
TAPS
DEPENDENT TAPS: To place a Dependent TAPS notice in The Retiree Newsletter, provide the dependent’s
name, relationship to retiree, date of passing, and city/state to Robert Hinds at: Robert.C.Hinds@uscg.mil or
phone: 202-475-5451.
USCG
ADAMS, ROBIN
GETTYSBURG, PA
MKC
RET. 08-01-1996
TAPS 05-27-2023
BETLEJ, JOHN
EAGLE RIVER, AK
CWO4
RET. 08-31-1998
TAPS 07-16-2023
U.S. COAST GUARD RETIREE INFORMATION
ALBRITTON, KENNETH
SAFETY HARBOR, FL
ALLEN, ANTHONY
MANSFIELD, TN
ALLEN, EARL
JACKSONVILLE, FL
ANDERSON, FRESTON
HUDSON, WI
ANDERSON, HAROLD
PORTLAND, OR
ANDERSON, OWEN
HENDERSON, NV
AUSTIN, GARY
HATTERAS, NC
BAKER, FRANCIS
LUBEC, MA
BARNES, RICHARD
LAKE WYLIE, SC
BECK, EMIL
NEWPORT NEWS, VA
BERKLEY, JAMES
MANSON, WA
CAPT
BMC
BM3
CWO3
EMCS
ETCS
CWO4
HSC
RMCS
MK2
MKC
RET. 08-01-1978
TAPS 06-07-2023
RET. 10-01-2005
TAPS 05-21-2023
RET. 12-23-2004
TAPS 06-13-2023
RET. 08-01-1988
TAPS 06-10-2023
RET. 07-01-1988
TAPS 06-12-2023
RET. 02-01-1980
TAPS 05-19-2023
RET. 06-01-1983
TAPS 04-30-2023
RET. 02-03-1967
TAPS 05-11-2023
RET. 08-01-1980
TAPS 05-16-2023
RET. 12-01-2005
TAPS 07-05-2023
RET. 12-01-1978
TAPS 07-23-2023
BIRD, KENNETH
MCKINNEY, TX
BLAKE, BENNY
OAK HILL, WV
BROCK, FRANK
MARYSVILLE, WA
BROCKMAN, FREDERICK
YUMA, AZ
BRODERICK, MICHAEL
YONKERS, NY
BUBLITZ, GERHARDT
MOUNT PLESANT, WI
BURNS, EARL
ATLANTA, GA
CAMPBELL, RONALD
BROOKLYN, OH
CARTER, SAMUEL
MIAMI, FL
CASE, HOWARD
CORDOVA, TN
CHESBROUGH, ALBERT
VENICE, FL
BMCM
YNCS
LT
CWO4
BM1
BMC
FSC
YNCM
TCC
CWO3
QMCM
RET. 09-01-1981
TAPS 07-26-2023
RET. 07-01-1981
TAPS 07-23-2023
RET. 06-01-1978
TAPS 06-18-2023
RET. 11-01-1975
TAPS 05-16-2023
RET. 05-04-1992
TAPS 06-18-2023
RET. 01-01-2005
TAPS 07-05-2023
RET. 02-01-1975
TAPS 05-11-2023
RET. 03-06-2003
TAPS 05-03-2023
RET. 03-01-1998
TAPS 06-18-2023
RET. 06-01-1981
TAPS 06-02-2023
RET. 09-01-1988
TAPS 07-02-2023
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CLARKE, DONALD
STURGEON BAY, WI
CWO3
RET. 07-01-1978
TAPS 06-03-2023
FOUSE, MARVIN
YUBA CITY, CA
MKC
RET. 09-01-2007
TAPS 04-09-2023
TAPS
CLERGET, GERALD
LACEY, WA
HSC
RET. 08-01-1980
TAPS 06-29-2023
GELFO, ANTHONY
LARGO, FL
CWO4
RET. 11-01-1985
TAPS 07-05-2023
COLE, DARREL
PALM DESERT, CA
PO1
RET. 04-28-2000
TAPS 05-11-2023
GERARD, GUY
DESTIN, FL
CDR
RET. 02-03-2015
TAPS 06-11-2023
CONNERS, ADAM
YELLVILLE, AR
OSC
RET. 09-01-2018
TAPS 05-21-2023
GILLIARD, RANDY
AWENDAW, SC
EMC
RET. 02-01-1998
TAPS 05-19-2023
CONRY, CAROL
GREENSBORO, NC
CAPT
RET. 06-01-1980
TAPS 05-10-2023
GRAY, ROBERT
AVON, NC
BMC
RET. 09-01-1973
TAPS 06-14-2023
COTE, ROBERT
SOUTH DARTMOUTH, MA
MKC
RET. 08-15-2003
TAPS 06-04-2023
GREENFIELD, JOHN
PALO CEDRO, CA
CAPT
RET. 02-22-2000
TAPS 05-06-2023
COUSINEAU, LOUIS
KEY WEST, FL
MKCM
RET. 04-02-1989
TAPS 06-17-2023
HALSEY, DALE
MUSTANG, OK
BMCS
RET. 08-01-1980
TAPS 05-10-2023
CROMLEY, RALPH
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL
LT
RET. 11-01-1986
TAPS 07-09-2023
HARDING, EARL
STANWOOD, WA
PSC
RET. 06-25-1994
TAPS 06-03-2023
DAVIS, MERLIN
SAN MATEO, CA
CWO3
RET. 12-01-1981
TAPS 05-09-2023
HARRIS, KEITH
IRVINE, CA
MKC
RET. 06-14-2023
TAPS 06-14-2023
DAVIS, RALPH
KEOKUK, IA
DELGADO, EDGARD
OAK CREEK, WI
DELGADO, SALVADOR
SAN ANTONIO, TX
DERAPS, ERNEST
RICHMOND, ME
DEVINE, THOMAS
KENMORE, NY
DOWD, STEPHEN
WESTFIELD, MA
DOWNER, DAVID
DAYTON, TN
DUDLEY, ROBERT
BIDDEFORD, ME
DUKES, WILLIAM
FORT WORTH, TX
EHLERS, GERALD
HAMPTON, VA
EPPERSON, DAVID
DUNDALK, MD
BMC
MKC
MSTC
EN1
PSC
BM1
MEC
ENG3
CWO3
RMC
BM1
RET. 12-01-1967
TAPS 06-05-2023
RET. 03-01-1996
TAPS 05-10-2023
RET. 03-19-2012
TAPS 05-12-2023
RET. 07-14-1974
TAPS 07-04-2023
RET. 03-15-1990
TAPS 06-26-2023
RET. 05-26-1989
TAPS 06-22-2023
RET. 09-30-2014
TAPS 05-15-2023
RET. 09-01-1993
TAPS 06-29-2023
RET. 07-01-1977
TAPS 05-18-2023
RET. 10-17-1985
TAPS 05-03-2023
RET. 07-01-1996
TAPS 06-19-2023
HARTLE, JOHN
THAILAND
HAYES, ANGELO
WOOD HAVEN, MI
HAYS, DAVID
CULLMAN, AL
HELMER, GEORGE
PALMETTO, FL
HERBERTSON, BRUCE
FRANKSTON, TX
HERRELL, WILLIAM
GREEN VALLEY, AZ
HERRIN, MARK
CHECOTAH, OK
HERSH, ALVIN
BOCA RATON, FL
HOINS, EVERETTE
BATESVILLE, AR
HOORNSTRA, DALE
SAULT SAINTE MARIE, MI
HORTON, JAMES
BEAUFORT, SC
YNC
SK1
MKC
BMCS
MKC
LCDR
GM1
CAPT
LT
OSS4
BMC
RET. 09-01-1978
TAPS 06-27-2023
RET. 07-04-2018
TAPS 04-25-2023
RET. 07-01-1979
TAPS 05-19-2023
RET. 08-01-1969
TAPS 06-28-2023
RET. 12-13-1999
TAPS 05-04-2023
RET. 06-01-1978
TAPS 05-12-2023
RET. 12-01-2011
TAPS 06-21-2023
RET. 03-14-1992
TAPS 05-24-2023
RET. 09-01-1974
TAPS 05-17-2023
RET. 10-28-2008
TAPS 05-06-2023
RET. 03-01-1977
TAPS 05-31-2023
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JADUL, JAMES
ARLINGTON, MA
KESTER, KENNETH
YAKIMA, WA
KOEHLER, JOHN
WINTER GARDEN, FL
LANDRY, ALBAN
WINCHESTER, MA
LANSFORD, ROBERT
YUCAIPA, CA
LAUTENSCHLAGER, JAMES
TRAVERSE CITY, MI
LEVINE, LAWRENCE
NORTHBROOK, IL
LOMOGDA, RODOLFO
SEATTLE, WA
LOZANO, RUEL
MARINDUQUE, METROM
LUEDTKE, LARRY
COATS, NC
MAGAHA, WILLIAM
ARBUTUS, MD
CDR
CWO3
CWO4
CAPT
QMC
ATCS
CAPT
FS1
EMCS
BMC
CWO2
RET. 10-25-2000
TAPS 04-29-2023
RET. 06-01-1973
TAPS 06-22-2023
RET. 05-01-1985
TAPS 04-23-2023
RET. 09-01-1976
TAPS 05-03-2023
RET. 12-01-1967
TAPS 04-24-2023
RET. 10-01-1985
TAPS 06-18-2023
RET. 06-28-1992
TAPS 05-16-2023
RET. 08-01-1976
TAPS 04-23-2023
RET. 12-01-1990
TAPS 05-23-2023
RET. 10-01-1991
TAPS 05-04-2023
RET. 08-01-1990
TAPS 06-23-2023
MAJOR, BERT
EAST GREENWICH, RI
MALONEY, KENNETH
JACKSONVILLE, FL
MARKHAM, CARL
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX
MARMOL, JOSE
WEST WOOD, MA
MASON, EARL
CHESAPEAKE, VA
MASON, ROGER
WINDCREST, TX
MCGUIRE, LEO
MELBOURNE, FL
MCKERCHIE, HAROLD
MOBILE, AL
MIGLIARDI, MARIO
COTATI, CA
MOOG, FREDERICK
CANTON, GA
MORALES, RAYMOND
SAN ANTONIO, TX
BMC
PO1
MST2
CWO3
YNCS
LCDR
CWO3
MKCM
PERS2
PS3
BMC
RET. 02-01-1992
TAPS 04-05-2023
RET. 11-01-1991
TAPS 05-12-2023
RET. 05-30-2023
TAPS 05-30-2023
RET. 09-01-1988
TAPS 06-18-2023
RET. 06-01-1974
TAPS 05-25-2023
RET. 10-01-2000
TAPS 06-17-2023
RET. 02-01-1982
TAPS 05-06-2023
RET. 03-01-1994
TAPS 05-21-2023
RET. 08-01-2006
TAPS 04-24-2023
RET. 10-05-2001
TAPS 04-26-2023
RET. 10-01-1976
TAPS 06-20-2023
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MORGAN, JACOB
WEST HARRISON, IN
ME2
RET. 03-15-2017
TAPS 05-08-2023
SAVAGE, HAL
DAVIS, CA
CDR
RET. 08-01-2000
TAPS 06-18-2023
TAPS
MORRIS, RICHARD
ENFIELD, NH
BMCM
RET. 01-01-1983
TAPS 06-11-2023
SAVAGE, ROBERT
KENT, WA
CDR
RET. 03-15-2004
TAPS 05-18-2023
MULLANEY, JOHN
ST AUGUSTINE, FL
CWO3
RET. 07-01-1978
TAPS 05-13-2023
SCHELLENBERG, CARL
SHEFFIELD LAKE, OH
LCDR
RET. 11-01-1991
TAPS 06-27-2023
NEWELL, ROBERT
THEODORE, AL
BMCM
RET. 04-01-1992
TAPS 05-21-2023
SHEILS, BRUCE
CLINTON, AR
YNC
RET. 08-01-1978
TAPS 06-06-2023
OCCHIOGROSSO, ROBERT
BROOKLYN, NY
PSS4
RET. 07-27-2006
TAPS 05-04-2023
SIENKOWSKI, ROBERT
PACKWAUKEE, WI
YN1
RET. 08-01-1984
TAPS 04-25-2023
PACE, LARRY
STONE MOUNTAIN, GA
QMC
RET. 02-01-1993
TAPS 07-17-2022
SIMCOE, ROBERT
LONG BEACH, WA
ENC
RET. 01-01-1971
TAPS 05-23-2023
PASCHALL, OLEN
ASHEVILLE, NC
BMC
RET. 01-23-2008
TAPS 05-26-2023
SIMPSON, WALTER
YUMA, AZ
TTC
RET. 03-01-1977
TAPS 04-25-2023
PAUL, ROBERT
MUKILTEO, WA
ETCM
RET. 06-01-1986
TAPS 04-26-2023
SMITH, CRAIG
COREA, ME
MK1
RET. 11-01-1998
TAPS 06-17-2023
PEREZ, CRISTIAN
TOA ALTA, PR
SN
RET. 11-22-2006
TAPS 07-13-2023
SMITH, MICHAEL
GRAND HAVEN, MI
CDR
RET. 10-01-1996
TAPS 04-27-2023
PETERS, CLARENCE
CHESAPEAKE, VA
PIDCOE, CHARLES
PICAYUNE, MS
REETZ, WILLIAM
LARGO, FL
RICHARDSON, THOMAS
MOBILE, AL
RICHMOND, STEPHEN
SCARBOROUGH, ME
RIPLEY, KEITH
NORWICH, CT
ROOS, RICHARD
SEASIDE, OR
RUFFIN, ANTHONY
WINDCREST, TX
SABAL, TEOFILO
SAN LEANDRO, CA
SALINAS, FERNANDO
ACAMPO, CA
SAUNDERS, NORMAN
CHANTILLY, VA
BMC
RDC
CWO4
RM1
CAPT
CDR
TTC
SK1
FS1
EM1
RADM
RET. 04-01-2004
TAPS 05-30-2023
RET. 05-01-1987
TAPS 06-12-2023
RET. 08-01-1986
TAPS 06-10-2023
RET. 09-01-1985
TAPS 05-24-2023
RET. 07-01-1989
TAPS 07-13-2023
RET. 09-01-1977
TAPS 06-23-2023
RET. 11-01-1997
TAPS 06-12-2023
RET. 06-01-2001
TAPS 05-18-2023
RET. 11-16-1988
TAPS 06-23-2023
RET. 08-03-2001
TAPS 05-28-2023
RET. 07-01-1999
TAPS 06-04-2023
SMITH, NORMAN
EL DORADO HILL, CA
SOBECK, DENNIS
LAKE ANNE, MI
STEELE, FLOYD
ANCHORAGE, AK
STEPHENS, JAMES
CHESAPEAKE, VA
STEVENS, KENNETH
TERRE HAUTE, IN
STRELOW, DELMAR
SAVANNAH, GA
SULLIVAN, JAMES
EASTPORT, ME
TAYLOR, NORMAN
JACKSONVILLE, FL
THOMPSON, KENNETH
WASH CT HOUSE, OH
THOMPSON, WILLIAM
MT JULIET, TN
TOWNE, WILLIAM
KENDRICK, ID
CDR
CDR
MKC
RMCM
MK2
CDR
BM1
FSC
MKC
PSS2
ETCS
RET. 08-28-1994
TAPS 06-12-2023
RET. 11-01-1997
TAPS 05-30-2023
RET. 01-01-1980
TAPS 07-05-2023
RET. 04-01-1979
TAPS 07-02-2023
RET. 09-01-1994
TAPS 06-23-2023
RET. 01-18-1993
TAPS 05-29-2023
RET. 02-01-1977
TAPS 06-28-2023
RET. 08-22-1989
TAPS 06-13-2023
RET. 02-01-1988
TAPS 04-28-2023
RET. 01-27-1992
TAPS 06-24-2023
RET. 04-01-1980
TAPS 07-11-2023
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TAPS
TROMPKE, RICHARD
ST PETERSBURG, FL
CWO3
RET. 11-01-1974
TAPS 07-06-2023
WHITE, EUGENE
HOMESTEAD, FL
SK1
RET. 07-05-2020
TAPS 06-27-2023
TURNER, RICHARD
VANCOUVER, WA
RM2
RET. 02-01-1995
TAPS 05-15-2023
WILKINSON, WILLIAM
YULEE, FL
BMCS
RET. 10-01-2010
TAPS 06-13-2023
VANDAL, RAYMOND
TAMPA, FL
ATCS
RET. 09-01-1979
TAPS 05-31-2023
WILSON, FREDERICK
FRESNO, CA
MAT3
RET. 09-01-1991
TAPS 05-21-2023
WALTERS, TED
KINGWOOD, TX
LCDR
RET. 05-01-1976
TAPS 07-08-2023
WOMELSDORFF, DAVID
VANCOUVER, WA
BMC
RET. 04-25-2007
TAPS 05-12-2023
WARD, CRESTON
SNOW HILL, MD
HS1
RET. 06-01-1997
TAPS 06-15-2023
WRIGHT, DAWN
NOBLEBORO, ME
YN2
RET. 12-02-2011
TAPS 05-18-2023
WASON, WILLIAM
ILWACO, WA
YN1
RET. 07-01-1979
TAPS 05-18-2023
WYATT, HUGH
GLOUCESTER, VA
CDR
RET. 05-01-1973
TAPS 05-05-2023
WEIBLEY, JIMMIE
NEW BURN, NC
LT
RET. 08-01-1992
TAPS 05-19-2023
ZENSEN, WILLIAM
SECTION, AL
CDR
RET. 11-01-1981
TAPS 07-10-2023
WESEMAN, JOHN
STERLING, VA
CAPT
RET. 07-01-1995
TAPS 06-19-2023
USPHS
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CARTER, THOMAS
WACO, TX
ECKERT, JOHN
SANTA CRUZ, CA
HASUIKE, JAMES
SCAPPOOSE, OR
HOOPER, EDWARD
TUCSON, AZ
LENOIR, THOMAS
MOBILE, AL
LESAGE, PAUL
PETALUMA, CA
NOAA
ALLBRITTON, RICHARD
MIAMI, FL
CAPT
CAPT
CDR
CAPT
CAPT
CAPT
CDR
RET. 07-01-1986
TAPS 05-11-2023
RET. 06-01-1980
TAPS 05-27-2023
RET. 10-01-1986
TAPS 05-07-2023
RET. 07-01-2004
TAPS 05-05-2023
RET. 09-01-1997
TAPS 05-05-2023
RET. 10-01-1978
TAPS 05-22-2023
RET. 09-01-1982
TAPS 06-09-2023
MCARTHUR, JON
MAHNOMEN, MN
NIENDORFF, WILLIAM
NEW YORK, NY
PACHECO, PATRICIA
TOLEDO, OH
RAHMAN, JAMES
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
WEIS, WILLIAM
ALAMEDA, CA
CAPT
CAPT
CAPT
CAPT
CAPT
RET. 09-01-2006
TAPS 05-14-2023
RET. 02-01-1996
TAPS 06-11-2023
RET. 01-01-2017
TAPS 07-21-2023
RET. 07-01-1991
TAPS 01-22-2022
RET. 12-01-2000
TAPS 07-23-2023
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DEPENDENT TAPS
LARA L. (HUBBELL) PIER
JACKSONVILLE, FL
WIFE OF MCPO DAVID PIER, USCG (RET.)
04-12-2023
DARIN D. WILSON
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
HUSBAND OF SKC ANGELA WILSON, USCG (RET.)
05-30-2023
BONNIE M. LAURION
DULUTH, MN
WIFE OF YNC DENNIS K. LAURION, USCG (RET.)
07-04-2023
SHARON LEE ENVALL
LAS VEGAS, NV
WIFE OF CAPT KENNETH ENVALL, USPHS (RET.)
12-26-2022
SHERYL JEAN LITTS
BURLINGTON, KY
WIFE OF LCDR PAUL “HAP” LITTS, USCG (RET.)
06-01-2023
CORRINE ROSLAK
CRISFIELD, MD
WIFE OF BMC ROD ROSLAK, USCG (RET.)
02-09-2023
SHIRLEY M. SMITH-JAKWAY
SUFFOLK, VA
WIFE OF SKCM MICHAEL JAKWAY, USCG (RET.)
06-30-2023
SUN H. HAYES (SUNNY)
BELLINGHAM, WA
WIFE OF PSC DENNIS J. HAYES, USCG (RET.)
01-18-2023
SHERRY L. HUMPHREYS
NEWPORT NEWS, VA
WIFE OF LT WILLIAM HUMPHREYS, USCG (RET.)
07-28-2023
CYNTHIA LOUISE BAHAM
COPPEROPOLIS, CA
WIFE OF BM1 RANDALL EARL BAHAM, USCG (RET.)
07-01-2023
HENRIETTA (SUE) BETLEJ
EAGLE RIVER, AK
WIFE OF THE LATE CWO4 MICHAEL JOHN BETLEJ, USCG (RET.) 12-23-2020
MARY LOU BLEAKLEY
NORTH TUSTIN, CA
WIFE OF WILFRED R. BLEAKLEY JR., USCG (RET.)
07-17-2023
BRENDA LOUISE HUGHES
MOREHEAD CITY, NC
WIFE OF EMC LARRY A. HUGHES, USCG (RET.)
12-19-2021
AZUCENA H. RAZON
RAHWAY, NJ
WIFE OF FSC MARCELINO P. RAZON, USCG (RET.)
03-15-2023
MARY C. HASTINGS
WORCESTER, MA
WIFE OF RDCM ROBERT R. HASTINGS, USCG (RET.)
08-07-2023
LOURDES REYES CAEG
HENDERSON, NV
WIFE OF MKC MAYNARDO “MIKE” SANTOS CAEG, USCG (RET.) 07-21-2023
KATHERINE DODSON CROMLEY
LANSING, KS
WIFE OF THE LATE LT RALPH WOODS CROMLEY SR., USCG (RET.) 07-09-2023
THERESA (TESS) L. GRAY
TRAVERSE CITY, MI
WIFE OF LCDR ROBERT J. GRAY, USCG (RET.)
08-27-2023
DEBRA L. NOCE
CONWAY, SC
WIFE OF YNC RONALD H. NOCE, USCG (RET.)
06-04-2023
JOAN D. BARRATT
TRAVARES, FL
WIFE OF YNCM LEIGH (LEE) BARRATT, USCG (RET.)
06-22-2023
FRANCES JUANITA SMITH ZUBER
MOBILE, AL
WIFE OF AD1 CHARLES W. ZUBER II, USCG (RET.)
06-10-2023
RITA D. WALL
LEMONT, IL
WIFE OF BMC JAMES A. WALL, USCG (RET.)
05-20-2023
MARGARET (MEG) CARLSON
LAKEVIEW, AR
WIFE OF OSCM RANDALL CARLSON, USCG (RET.)
10-13-2022
REGINA GARCIA FOSTER
LENEXA, TX
WIFE OF CWO4/LT(E) MICHAEL FOSTER, USCG (RET.)
06-01-2023
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COAST GUARD
LEGACY:
SEMPER PARATUS ACROSS THE GENERATIONS
W
hy did you join the
Service? And what
truly motivates you
to serve today?
People from all
backgrounds have
“raised their right
hand” for different reasons. Some join out of
a sense of duty for their country or a desire
to join something greater than themselves.
Maybe you decided to serve to learn skills
or a new trade because of the influence from
a family member or a friend. Others seek
an exciting adventure out of their current
situation. Assignment locations, job security
and benefits, the ability to pay for college,
support for their families, early retirement, and
gaining respect for themselves … indeed all
these reasons, and more, have their place.
What about legacy? What about all that has
been passed on to you or all that you might
pass on to the next generation?
My grandfather Alfred Hunt, a CWO4 that
retired after 27 years (pictured above left),
found great meaning through serving in the
Coast Guard. His tours included icebreaker
deployments, buoy tender operations, and
marine inspections. Although he passed away
four months before I was born, he somehow
inspired me towards grit and devotion—
spiritual qualities that would especially
guide me through seasons of challenge or
wilderness.
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My father Larry Wilkinson, an Aviation
Electronics Technician at Air Station Port
Angeles, Washington (pictured above right),
completed one enlistment during the days of
the Vietnam War before pursuing other life
aspirations. To this day, he still reminds me
that the Coast Guard was very good to him,
taught him invaluable skills and life lessons,
and that he still owes a lot in his life to the
Coast Guard.
As a chaplain, I have been fortunate to not
only serve with the Coast Guard, but also with
the Navy and Marine Corps. Their traditions
also honor a timeless heritage as their hymns
invoke lyrics that awaken an internal passion.
Whenever I attend a command ceremony
that involves all service branches, the one
hymn that most invigorates my spirit and stirs
my soul as I stand at attention is “Semper
Paratus.” I get chills every time—the good
kind that makes your heart swell with deep
meaning. In that moment, I picture a proud
grandparent and parent, feeling their pride
as if we were side by side again. Simply put,
I’m reborn in that moment to serve in the best
version of myself that I can give today. Is it
possible you have pictured someone of great
value throughout your days of service?
Inevitably, all of us will experience challenging
days. What will get you through? Consider
legacy. A legacy of people before that is
given to you—your own “Alfred” or “Larry” that
believes in you and wants well for you. And
a legacy beyond—an imagined future toward
which you are building daily. Towards that
end, may we strive together towards the best
versions of ourselves.
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PPC-RAS
CHANGES COMING TO IMPROVE THE
PROCESSING OF VA COMPENSATION
The Pay and Personnel Center has been working
since 2020 to automate the processing of
Concurrent Retirement Disability Pay (CRDP) and
Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC)
disability cases. Automating the processing of
disability cases within the Direct Access pay
system will reduce processing times.
The manual process of working and auditing
disability cases is often overly complex and timeconsuming.
Over the past few years, however,
with progress toward automation and an increase
in personnel dedicated to the VA Compensation
Team, we have been able to eliminate a 14-month
backlog and remain current with an average
processing time of less than 90 days. This has
resulted in returning cases more rapidly to the VA
so that our veterans can receive back payments
more quickly.
Today we have a functional requirements
document (FRD) system modification being
implemented that identifies the adjustments
needed in the pay system to automate the CRDP/
CRSC processing more fully and, as of this year,
the Coast Guard has identified funding to proceed
with the FRD. We expect the new processes to
be fully tested and in place in 2024, at which time
the turnaround time for most VA Compensation
cases is expected to drop significantly.
In the meantime, we will continue to maintain an
average turnaround time less than 90 days and
seek to find efficiencies for the processing of
more complicated cases.
IT’S TIME TO VERIFY YOUR
BENEFICIARY DESIGNATIONS
U.S. COAST GUARD RETIREE INFORMATION
It is important that PPC/RAS has your most accurate and up-to-date information on file because your
beneficiary designations generally determine who receives funds after your death. Review and update
your beneficiary designations whenever you experience a major life event, such as a birth, marriage,
divorce, or death in the family.
Unfortunately, there have been some recent cases when, because of a divorce and remarriage that
we didn’t know about, PPC/RAS had to pay the person (for example, a former spouse) who was
listed in the deceased retiree’s DA account. Please ensure your account is up-to-date and actually
reflects your current wishes.
The easiest way to view or update your beneficiary designations is to follow these steps:
1. Log on to your DA Self-Service account at https://hcm.direct-access.us/
2. Select the “Self Service” tab.
3. Find “View My Final Pay Beneficiary” and follow the steps.
If you encounter problems, please call us at (866) 772-8724 or e-mail us at PPC-DG-CustomerCare@uscg.mil
DEERS
Retired members with DEERS issues should first contact their nearest RAPIDS ID Card Issuing
Facility (https://idco.dmdc.osd.mil/idco/locator) and/or contact the DMDC Beneficiary line at
1-800-538-9552. If the issue cannot be resolved, then contact the DEERS Specialist for your
respective service. Coast Guard Retirees may contact Ms. Patricia Freeman in the PPC Legal
Office at 785-339-3441. Retired PHS members may contact Ms. Mary Boone at 240-453-6038 and
retired NOAA may contact Ms. Neavaly Touray at 301-628-0917.
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TAXABILITY OF MILITARY
RETIRED PAY
Military retirement pay based on age or length of service is considered taxable income for Federal
income taxes and for many state income taxes. There can be confusion, however, about the taxability
of military disability retired pay (the disability retired pay paid by the Coast Guard, not the VA; VA
payments are not taxable).
The gross retired pay of a retiree may not be subject to Federal income tax withholding (FITW) if the
retiree is on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) or Permanent Disability Retired List (PDRL),
receiving disability retired pay and if one of the following conditions apply:
1. The retiree must be entitled to receive a disability payment before September 25, 1975;
2. The retiree was a member of a listed government service or its reserve component, or was
under a binding written commitment to become a member, on September 24, 1975.
3. The retiree received the disability payments for a “combat-related injury.” This is a personal
injury or sickness that:
• Results directly from armed conflict;
• Takes place while you were engaged in extra-hazardous service;
• Takes place under conditions simulating war, including training exercises such as
maneuvers; or
• Is caused by an instrumentality of war.
4. The retiree would be entitled to receive disability compensation from the VA if they filed an
application for it. The exclusion under this condition is equal to the amount the retiree would
be entitled to receive from the VA.
Tax exclusions based on number 3 above are indicated on the retiree’s paperwork when they retire and
then applied by the PPC Retiree and Annuitant Services Branch.
Please talk to your tax advisor or review IRS publication 525 if you have additional questions.
USE DIRECT ACCESS SELF-SERVICE:
A GREAT TOOL TO GET IMMEDIATE RESULTS!
Direct Access Self-Service guides have been updated as of March 2023 for the transactions listed below:
• Tax Statements
• Verification Of Pay Award Letter
• Pay Slips Mailings and Newsletter Mailings
• Allotments
• Mailing Address
• Phone Numbers
• Email Address
• Pay Delivery
• Security Questions
• Tax Withholding
• Pay Slips
Here is the URL link to access and use these great tools (WITH PICTURES!):
https://www.dcms.uscg.mil/ppc/ras/gp/#guides
• View Final Pay Beneficiaries
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PPC-RAS
U.S. COAST GUARD RETIREE INFORMATION
ANTICIPATING AND
PREVENTING FRAUD
The world is a dangerous place, made more
so with advancements in technology that
can be exploited for nefarious purposes.
Over the last few months, we have seen a
small number of cases where someone has
attempted to change banking information
without a Retiree’s consent.*
The best deterrent to this type of fraudulent
activity is for our customers to periodically
check DA accounts through Self-Service
to ensure that everything is as it should be.
When you need something to be changed
in your DA record, if you perform it yourself
through DA Self-Service, you are actually
protecting yourself.
If you choose to call PPC to make changes,
you will likely be asked a number of questions
with very specific answers to ensure you are
who you say you are.
Please be patient with us as we go through
these questions—they protect you.
Our number one goal is to provide you with the
best and most secure service possible. Thank you
for your partnership!
* If it looks like your DA account may have been
compromised and you attempt to sign in, you
may get this message:
ANNUAL REMINDER—HERE’S WHAT’S COMING,
AND WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
• 1099Rs will be mailed to ALL Retirees and Annuitants using the address on record in Direct Access*
in late January 2024. These will be available through Direct Access Self-Service in mid-January.
• Direct Access is the system of record for our customers—this means that if you have experienced
a life event (e.g., divorce, marriage/remarriage, etc.) and you did not update it in Direct Access or
communicate it to RAS, it is extremely likely that your final pay and/or annuity may not be provided
to the people you now intend. CHECK YOUR BENEFICIARIES in DA Self-Service today.
• Retiree/Annuitant Pay Slips (CG 5209-RET) are mailed monthly any time there has been a change
made to a customer’s pay. As a rule, if there have been no changes made to your account, you
won’t receive a pay slip in the mail. You can, however, always obtain pay slips through DA Self-
Service whenever you want.
* Review your address in DA to ensure it is current. If you moved to a different state,
you will also need to change your state taxes.
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NEW USCG RETIREE MENTORING &
TRANSITION ASSISTANCE NETWORK!
RADM Jeff Hathaway, USCG (Ret.)
CG National Retiree Council Co-Chair
hathaway.cgnrc@aol.com
Your USCG National Retiree Council is sponsoring this
program to maintain a searchable database for our
retiree community (and those soon to retire) to both
request and offer personal mentoring and advice
in a variety of areas. Thinking about relocating to a
particular geographic area but would like insights
from those that are living there? Find some help here.
Wondering how to start a small business? You can find
a mentor here.
We are using a software service called Member Planet A big thank you to our Capital Area Retiree
to host our registration process and database. It is Council for originally promoting a retiree
both secure, easy to use and offers great flexibility. mentoring program and sponsoring the first
Once submitted, your registration is automatically "proof of concept" pilot program!
forwarded to Mr. Bob Hinds, USCG Retiree Services
Program Manager. He validates your eligibility then grants access
to the database.
We hope that the USCG retiree community finds this program useful.
Prior pilot programs showed a demand for such a program but lacked
an easily accessible database maintained in the public domain.
VISIT http://www.uscgretireenetwork.org/ TO LEARN MORE
AND ENROLL!
KEEPING YOUR DA
ACCOUNT UP TO DATE
When you call PPC’s Call Center at 866-772-8724, you may be asked to confirm some information in
your DA account. Because so many things in your life can change very quickly, we want to help you
maintain your account. In PPC/RAS, the areas that should be reviewed regularly to maintain accuracy
are listed below:
• Mailing Address is not current
• Email is not current or missing
• Tax (W-4) information is not current
• Outdated beneficiaries – the wrong people may be paid Final Pay due to customers not providing
PPC/RAS with updated info!
Let’s work together to keep your DA account information updated.
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OTHER IMPORTANT RESOURCES
USCG PAY & PERSONNEL CENTER
RETIREE AND ANNUITANT SERVICES (PPC-RAS)
4 WAYS TO TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR RETIRED
PAY ACCOUNT
With our improved tools, you can manage your account easily and when it is most
convenient for you.
WEBSITE
Site address: www.dcms.uscg.mil/ppc/ras/
On the website you can:
• Get important updates
• Get information on accessing Direct Access (“DA”) Self-Service;
• View and download forms and packets
• Get answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs)
Site address: https://hcm.direct-access.uscg.mil/
Helpful Guides are located at www.dcms.uscg.mil/ppc/ras/gp/
You can do the following in DA Self-Service (with nearly immediate results):
U.S. COAST GUARD RETIREE INFORMATION
SELF-SERVE
EMAIL
PHONE
POSTAL
MAIL
• View Payslip
• View/Print Year End Forms
• View/Change Phone Numbers
• View/Print 1099R
• View/Change Mailing & Email
Address
• Change EFT/Direct Deposit
1099Rs are mailed to your address in DA. Helpful information is also
sent via email.
Email us at: ppc-dg-customercare@uscg.mil
• Email us questions or requests. We track/respond to all.
• Submit forms (e. g. W-4 for Taxes). We track/respond to all.
• Avoid waiting for mailed documents to be delivered to us.
• Avoid having to call.
Call us at: 866-772-8724
• Change Delivery Options
• Change Voluntary Deductions
• View Final Pay Beneficiary
• Change Federal & State Tax
• Print Retired Pay Award Letter
• View Open Debts
We are scheduled for a new phone system in late fall 2023
If you do not have access to a computer or email, you can submit your
request through US Postal Mail. Our mailing address is:
Commanding Officer
US Coast Guard PPC (RAS)
444 SE Quincy St
Topeka KS 66683-3591
PPC-RAS can process most requests within one or two pay periods.
Remember! Incomplete forms or missing documents may result in a delay in processing your request.
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COAST GUARD
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
Coast Guard legal assistance attorneys provide advice and counsel regarding personal legal issues to
thousands of service members, dependents and retirees each year at no cost. These issues may involve
family law, estate planning, consumer law, land-lord-tenant relations, immigration or many other topics.
Legal Assistance Program, CI 5801.4F: https://media.defense.gov/2017/Mar/15/2001716717/-1/-
1/0/CI_5801.4F.PDF
Legal Readiness Checklist: www.uscg.mil/Portals/0/Headquarters/Legal/la/Legal%20
Readiness%20Checklist.pdf
Personal Readiness Plan (Personal Identity & Vital Documents; Emergency Information & Powers
of Attorney; Healthcare & Medical Directives; Income, Savings and Investments, and Life Insurance;
Monthly Expenses, Debt, and Credit Reports; Primary Residence, Insurance & Household Services;
Vehicle Information, Insurance, Titles & Documentation; Taxes; Survivor Assistance & Benefits;
Estate Planning & Funeral Instructions): www.uscg.mil/Resources/Legal/LMA/Legal_Assistance/
Personal-Readiness-Plan/
Legal Assistance Attorneys: www.uscg.mil/Resources/Legal/LMA/Legal_Assistance/Find-A-
Legal-Assistance-Lawyer/
1st District Legal: 617-223-8500 5th District Legal: 757-295-2308
7th District Legal: 305-415-6949 8th District Legal: 504-671-2038
9th District Legal: 216-902-6042 11th District Legal: 510-437-5891
13th District Legal: 206-220-7110 14th District Legal: 808-535-3240
17th District Legal: 907-463-2050
13 th PACIFIC AREA ATLANTIC AREA
11 th
17 th
14 th
9 th 1 st
5 th
7 th
8 th
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OTHER IMPORTANT RESOURCES
CG NATIONAL RETIREE COUNCIL /
REGIONAL RETIREE COUNCILS & CO-CHAIRS
CGNRC CO-CHAIRS
CAPITAL AREA
CENTRAL GULF COAST
(MOBILE)
CHARLESTON
RADM Meredith Austin
maustincgnrc@gmail.com
MCPO Lloyd Pierce
cgsilverancientmariner11@outlook.com
David Bernstein
dberns01@gmail.com
PSC John Milkiewisz
locke45@hotmail.com
Terry Gilbreath
tgilbreath@asdd.com
Charlie Womack
chwomack@gmail.com
Ray Bryant
basecharlestonrrc@gmail.com
Timothy Schneider
basecharlestonrrc@gmail.com
NEW ORLEANS
NORTH EAST
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
NORTHWEST
Currently Inactive
Kevin Brown
CGRetireeNorthEast@gmail.com
Thomas Hall
tadahall@msn.com
David Swanson
ddswanson@msn.com
RADM Bert Kinghorn
CoChairs@cgretirenw.org
LCDR Phil Johnson
CoChairs@cgretirenw.org
CLEVELAND
Currently Inactive
PENSACOLA, FL &
BALDWIN COUNTY, AL
Jeff Rosenberg
cg.rrc.pns@gmail.com
EAST CENTRAL FL
Jim Reynolds
james.reynolds.cg@gmail.com
SAN JUAN, PR
Arturo Aviles
araviles@aol.com
James Davidson
jimdavidson11@hotmail.com
U.S. COAST GUARD RETIREE INFORMATION
FIRST CG RETIREES
JACKSONVILLE
HAWAII
KODIAK
MIAMI
Mike Rosecrans
m.rosecrans@gmail.com
YNCM Bobby Wester
bwester2549@aol.com
Rod Schultz
rschultz369@gmail.com
Anthony Lim
hawaiiretiree.cc@gmail.com
Robert Lachowsky
roblachowsky@yahoo.com
John Whiddon
jbwhiddon52@gmail.com
David Cinalli
david.cinalli@yahoo.com
Marc Fagenbaum
cgrcmiamibeach@gmail.com
SECTOR OHIO VALLEY
ST. LOUIS
TAMPA BAY AREA
YORKTOWN
You may elect not to be mailed the newsletter by accessing your DA
Self-Service account at
• www.dcms.uscg.mil/ppc/ras/gp/
• Select “Change My Delivery Options”
• Uncheck the block labeled “I elect to receive the Retiree Newsletter
by mail.”
You may also contact CG PPC Customer Care for assistance by calling
866-772-8724 or 785-339-2200, or by sending an e-mail to PPC-DG-
CustomerCare@uscg.mil.
James Armstrong
James.S.Armstrong@uscg.mil
Gerald Nauert
gnauert@oldhamcountyky.gov
Keith Livingstone
bassbolt@yahoo.com
Becky Livingstone
rebalivingstone@att.net
Don Goldstein
DGoldstein1@tampabay.rr.com
LeRoy Dennison
LeRoy@dennison.com
David Bunch
dcbunch52@verizon.net
Recouncil@TCYYorktown.ucg.mil
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CG PAY & PERSONNEL CENTER, RETIREE &
ANNUITANT SERVICES (PPC-RAS), DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE &
OTHER IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS & WEBSITES
Directory Assistance and Other Important Phone Numbers & Websites are also accessible at:
dcms.uscg.mil/portals/10/cg-1/ppc/ras/rasdirectory.pdf
Questions, Address or Direct-Deposit Changes
If you need information or have questions
about:
• Your retired or survivor benefit plan (SBP)
annuity payments
• Your retired/annuitant statement
• IRS Form 1099-R (reporting taxable
income)
• You need to change your and your
dependents’ home mailing address (for
retired/annuitant statement, newsletter,
1099-R, correspondence)
• Your financial institution or account
number for your direct deposit
• Report a change to your designation of
beneficiary for payment of unpaid retired
pay (Note: use Form *CG PPC-3600
Designation of Beneficiary for Payment of
Unpaid Retired Pay)
You may make the requests listed above by
telephone, by fax, or in writing. The telephone
and fax numbers are:
Toll free: 1-866-772-8724
Commercial: (785) 339-2200
Fax: (785) 339-3770
Allotments, SBP Coverage and Beneficiary
Changes
If you need to:
• Start, stop, or change an allotment (you may
use Form *CG PPC-7221 Retired Allotment
Authorization Form, fax in the form or a
written request, call us or send us an e-mail
request).
• Report a change to your survivor benefit
plan (SBP) coverage (must be in writing)
You may fax your request to (785) 339-3770
or mail to:
Commanding Officer (RAS)
USCG Pay & Personnel Center
444 SE Quincy St
Topeka, KS 66683-3591
(*) Note: Forms are available from the PPC website at:
www.dcms.uscg.mil/ppc/pd/forms/ or directly from the IRS.
Income Tax Withholding Changes
If you need to:
• Start or change the amount of state tax
withholding (retirees can call, e-mail, fax or use
*IRS Form W-4, or state form. If using IRS form,
indicate that the form is for state income tax
withholding, not federal, which state it’s for and
the dollar amount to be withheld, (minimum
amount is $10.00, no cents)). We cannot
withhold state tax for annuitants.
• Change your federal income tax
withholding (retirees use Form W-4,
annuitants use Form W-4P)
• Change exemptions or additional
withholding
Federal tax changes must be in writing. The
original Form IRS W-4 or W-4P must be mailed
to PPC (RAS) for action and filing, per IRS
requirements. PPC (RAS) cannot accept a
faxed W-4 or W-4P. Please mail to:
Commanding Officer (RAS)
USCG Pay & Personnel Center
444 SE Quincy St
Topeka, KS 66683-3591
(*) Note: Forms are available from the PPC website at:
www.dcms.uscg.mil/ppc/pd/forms/ or directly from the IRS.
Report of Death
To report the death of a Coast Guard, NOAA
or PHS retiree/annuitant call:
Toll free: 1-866-772-8724
Commercial: (785) 339-2200
Fax: (785) 339-3770
Or write:
Commanding Officer (RAS)
USCG Pay & Personnel Center
444 SE Quincy St
Topeka, KS 66683-3591
DEPENDENT TAPS: To place a Dependent TAPS
notice in The Retiree Newsletter, provide the
dependent’s name, relationship to retiree, date
of passing, and city/state to Robert Hinds at:
Robert.C.Hinds@uscg.mil
phone: 202-475-5451
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OTHER IMPORTANT RESOURCES
U.S. COAST GUARD RETIREE INFORMATION
MEDICARE PART B ENROLLMENT IS MANDATORY AT AGE 65
dcms.uscg.mil/Portals/10/CG-1/retiree/docs/pdf/Turning_65_with_MEDICARE.pdf?ver=2018-09-07-143218-930
When you turn 65, your medical benefits will change. MEDICARE will become your primary medical
coverage and TRICARE pays secondary to MEDICARE. You MUST enroll in MEDICARE PART
B to retain your TRICARE coverage. If you are within 90 days of your 65th birthday, you should
log on to www.ssa.gov or medicare.gov to enroll in MEDICARE PART B. Additional information is
accessible at: tricare.mil/Welcome/Eligibility/MedicareEligible.aspx?sc_database=web or by phone
at 866-773-0404. You may also call the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS)
at 800-538-9552.
OTHER IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS AND WEBSITES
Medical/Dental Benefits/Phone/Websites/
Notes
Eligibility (DEERS)/ID Cards
1-800-538-9552
(TTY/TDD)
1-866-363-2883
www.tricare.mil/deers
In CA: 1-800-334-4162;
In AK & HI 1-800-527-5602
Mail-Order Pharmacy
1-877-363-1303
www.tricare.mil/mybenefit/home/
Prescriptions/Filling Prescriptions/TMOP
Federal Employee Dental & Vision Insurance
Program (FEDVIP—Retirees)
1-877-888-3337
https://www.benefeds.com/
TRICARE Overseas
1-888-777-8343
www.tricare.mil/mybenefit/home/overview/
Regions/RegionsNonUS
TRICARE East Region Contractor
1-800-444-5445
TRICARE West Region Contractor
1-844-866-9378
www.tricare.mil
TRICARE For Life
1-866-773-0404
www.tricare.mil/tfl/default.cfm
www.tricare.mil/LifeEvents/Retiring
TRICARE Eligibility—Pharmacy
(Medicare info)
1-877-363-1303
www.tricare.mil/ CoveredServices/Pharmacy/
Eligibility.aspx
Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program
(FLTCIP)
1-800-LTC-FEDS (1-800-582-3337)
www.LTCFEDS.com
CG Health Benefits Advisor
1-800-942-2422
Veterans Benefits
Phone/Websites/Notes
Department of Veterans Affairs
1-800-827-1000
www.va.gov
Reporting the Death of a Veteran/Retiree to
the VA, 800-827-1000, Press #5, https://www.
va.gov/resources/how-to-report-the-death-ofa-veteran-to-va/
VA Office of Survivors Assistance https://
www.va.gov/survivors/
Insurance Information
1-800-669-8477
www.insurance.va.gov
Veteran’s Group Life Insurance
www.insurance.va.gov/sglisite/vgli/vgli.htm
New VGLI Applications and VGLI
Reinstatements:
OSGLI
PO Box 41618
Philadelphia, PA 19176-9913
1-800-419-1473
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(973) 548-5699
Overseas fax#
(973) 548-5300
Death and accelerated benefits claims only:
Fax: 1-877-832-4943.
All other fax inquiries:
1-800-236-6142
e-mail at: osgli.claims@prudential.com
All other inquiries: osgli.osgli@prudential.com
General Correspondence:
Office of Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance
80 Livingston Avenue
Roseland, NJ 07068-1733
Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents
1-800-827-1000
www.va.gov/opa/publications/benefits_book.asp
VA Pamphlet 80-02-1
Headstones and Markers
1-800-697-6947
www.va.gov/opa/publications/benefits_book.asp
Additional Important Number and Websites
Final Active Duty Pay
1-866-772-8724
Overseas
(785) 339-2200
www.dcms.uscg.mil/ppc/separations/finalpay/
Commanding Officer (SEP)
USCG Pay & Personnel Center
444 SE Quincy St.
Topeka, KS 66683-3591
Contact PPC (SEP) for information on severance
pay, separation pay, disability severance pay,
LES’s, IRS Form W-2.
Social Security
1-800-772-1213
www.ssa.gov
Travel Claims
1-866-772-8724
Overseas
(785) 339-2200
www.dcms.uscg.mil/ppc/travel/
Send final travel claim to:
Commanding Officer (TVL)
USCG Pay & Personnel Center
444 SE Quincy St.
Topeka, KS 66683-3591
Service Records
(314) 801-0800
www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records
Write to:
National Personnel Records Center
Military Personnel Records
1 Archives Drive
St. Louis, MO 63138-1002
Veterans or next-of-kin of a deceased veteran
can access www.archives.gov/veterans/
military-service-records to make requests.
All others must write in and include complete
name, rank/grade, SSN, dates of service, and
date of birth of the veteran. DD-214s are also
available via the website
WWII U.S. Merchant Marine Awards and
Decorations
www.maritime.dot.gov/outreach/marinermedals
Contact - Awards, Flags, Medals
Katrina McRae
Maritime Awards Officer
Office of Sealift Support
1200 NEW JERSEY AVE., SE
WASHINGTON, DC 20590
United States
Email: Katrina.mcrae@dot.gov
Phone: 202-366-3198
Fax: 202-366-2323
Business Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm ET, M-F
If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a
speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access
telecommunications relay services.
CG Social Media Sites
A list of Official CG Social Media Sites including
Facebook and Twitter is accessible at:
http;//coastguard.dodlive.mil/official-sites/
CG National Retiree Help Desk
(202) 475-5381
Toll free 1-833-224-6743
email: NRHDesk@gmail.com
Do NOT send Personally Identifiable Information
(e.g. SSN, EMPID) to the CG National Retiree Help
Desk. Visit: https://www.dcms.uscg.mil/retiree/
nrhd-pii/
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