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Thursday, July 2, 2009

Secretary Napolitano Tours USCG Cutter


The Secretary just wrapped up a tour of the Coast Guard Cutter Aquidneck, a 110-foot patrol boat operating in the Persian Gulf. She was joined by Vice Admiral Robert Papp, Commander, U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area and Defense Force East, and Captain Douglas Heugel, the Section Chief for Patrol Forces Southwest Asia. Vice Admiral Papp essentially oversees half the Coast Guard's operations worldwide.

The trio toured the boat and spoke to the crew of the Aquidneck about their mission and concerns for the department. The Aquidneck, led commanding officer Lieutenant Fred Bertsch, is currently deployed to the Persian Gulf and supports US Navy operations in the area.

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posted by DHS @ 12:17 PM  

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6 Comments:

  • At July 3, 2009 10:07 AM , OpenID Pinkii24 said...

    It's great to see a piece on the Aquidneck ... seeings how my husband is the EPO MKC K.G. Kimball and has been deployed since November 30th 2008!! 5more month and he'll be home for GOOD!!

     

  • At July 3, 2009 6:56 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    Good to see my old boat is still the best boat in the nag!

     

  • At July 3, 2009 7:29 PM , Blogger Doris V. said...

    It is good to see the Coast Guard being acknowledged for their service. Many people are unaware of all they do. Must admit that I was not aware of their being involved in the Persian Gulf. Hats off and happy 4th of July to all Coast Guard persons and families!!!

     

  • At July 4, 2009 1:51 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    What a great picture; I am very proud of my nephew, Patrick Schwab, who is serving on the cutter. Betsy Willcox

     

  • At August 18, 2009 11:30 AM , Anonymous Mellany said...

    Woo Hoo The Coast Guard is finally being acknowledged. Thank you to all the boats over there and all that have and are serving!! Nice to see my husband, GM1 in a pict. Thank you again guys and girls for serving. :-)

     

  • At February 25, 2010 7:52 PM , Anonymous Stretch said...

    Thats right Aquidneck rules the NAG and the SAG DEC'03 - DEC'04 Good memories.

     

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