U.S. Coast Guard Sector Upper Mississippi River

#ICYMI U.S. Coast Guard Sector Upper Mississippi River Shallow Water Response Team are making preparations to respond to areas affected by #HurricaneDelta. W...e also want to remind you all that if you are in a #lifethreatening situation, you should call 911 to report your distress and try to avoid using #SocialMedia to report your distress. Again DO NOT use Social Media platforms to report distress as it is hard for rescue crews to keep track of emergency situations. #Delta #Storm2020 #USCGDelta, #Ready, #Relevant, #KnowYourMil

Do you know the signs to recognize a possible #mentalhealth problem in a co-worker, family member or friend? If you don't please become familiar with the signs.... For #WorldMentalHealthDay make yourself aware and ready to help when the time comes and know where to refer that person. #Ready #Relevant #Responsive See more

The World Health Organization's theme this year for #WorldMentalHealthDay is 'Let's Invest.' The Coast Guard has and will continue to invest in its most import...ant asset - its people. #Checkout the Coast Guard's wellness resources at MYCG http://ow.ly/kBlL50BK1bk Photo Illustration by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jordan LaBouve

#MotivationMonday This is #WhatWeDo on an average Coast Guard Day. #NoDaysOff It is obvious what gets us up for work in the morning. What gets you up to start your work week?

On Friday, My wife and I were honored to pay our last respects to the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Her selfless dedication to the Nation was an inspiration to us all. #RBG

Happy 101st Birthday to "The Coast Guard Lady", Lois Bouton! While we couldn't gather in-person to celebrate, we thought we'd share some photos from her 100th B...irthday celebrations last year in Bentonville, Arkansas. A Coast Guard SPAR during the Second World War, Lois is a proud member of USCG Aux Beaver Lake Flotilla - NW Arkansas, an Honorary U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Commodore and an Honorary Master Chief, presented by the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard! Lois was also named a Plankowner of the National Coast Guard Museum Association and received greetings from the Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival, as well as a number of personal tributes from current and former Coasties who have corresponded with her over the years! Happy Birthday, Shipmate! #thecoastguardlady #SemperParatus #uscg #uscgaux #USCGR AUXPA1 Wilkinson

A huge thank you to the eight units that supported the Command Center Standardization Team on piloting remote assessment capabilities! This pilot was the next s...tep in ensuring that the assessment team continues to provide knowledge assessments that are beneficial to units and Headquarters, while maximizing availability and minimizing impacts. U.S. Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound U.S. Coast Guard Sector Sault Ste Marie U.S. Coast Guard Sector Upper Mississippi River U.S. Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan US Coast Guard Sector Northern New England U.S. Coast Guard Sector Honolulu U.S. Coast Guard Sector Anchorage U.S. Coast Guard Northeast

Alcohol affects your: judgement reaction time vision coordination comprehension Alcohol affects you MORE on the water than on land due to boating ...stressors. The movement of the boat, vibration and noise from the boat’s motor, sun, and wind are all boating stressors and enhance the effect of alcohol on your body. * Never operate a vessel intoxicated. * See more

Happy 230th Birthday US Coast Guard! Felt it was appropriate for a little longer run today to see the famous USCG Rescue Vessel 36500, permanently on display at... Rock Harbor in Orleans, MA. She represents the very best of you all. Thank you for being Always Ready for us when we need you and all the sacrifices you’ve made over the past two centuries and that of your families. You make this Airman proud to serve as your Wingman. Semper Paratus! U.S. Coast Guard Sector Upper Mississippi River U.S. Coast Guard #Happy230thBirthday See more

#CGDay #ServiceBirthday #Relevant #Responsive #SemperParatus #USCG Cmdr. Cynthia Kane, U.S. Navy, deputy chaplain of the Coast Guard, blesses Coast Guard person...nel and our missions. "...so Thank you God. Shield of our shield for keeping us and our vessels evenly keeled. Continue to bless those serving throughout the field. We humbly pray to thee. Amen!" #Prayer #NavyChaplains #Hamilton See more

#NauticalTerminologyThursday Port and starboard unambiguously refer to the left and right sides of a vessel. Starboard derives from the Old English steorbord, ...meaning the side on which the ship is steered. Before ships had rudders on their centerlines, they were steered with a steering oar at the stern of the ship on the right hand side. This provided convenience and comfort for right-handed helmsmen, which accounted for the majority of sailors. Port derives from the Old English term bæcbord, meaning the side at the back of the steersman, which was later replaced by the Middle English word ladebord then altered in the 16th century to larboard. This side of the ship was also used as the side to load and offload supplies in a port, contributing to the choice of the current term today. Due to continuous complaints of confusion between the two words, larboard and starboard, the Royal Navy ordered in 1844 that port be used instead. The United States Navy followed suit in 1846. Today both sides of a vessel are designated with a specific color, red for port and green for starboard, for navigation lights in order to more easily distinguish them.

#MotivationMonday #USCG Laurie Kennedy made history be becoming the first female gunner’s mate master chief in Coast Guard history. She will also be the rating ...force master chief the person who serves as an advocate for everyone in their respective job field. Kennedy talks about her journey on becoming a master chief and gives advice on how others can strive to be at the top of their field. See more

#ICYMI The Coast Guard's National Strike Force responded to the scene of the USS Bonhomme Richard fire within 24 hours and provided air monitoring for first res...ponders and the local community. They also worked with the U.S. Navy to ensure proper deployment and placement of containment boom around sensitive environmental areas. #AlwaysReady #Responsive #Relevent See more

"Good evening captain, comet sighted off the starboard quarter, closest point of approach: 64 million miles. Risk of collision does not exist." Photo credit: ET1 Charles Jarest