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    U.S. Coast Guard
    Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Hickory is moored on Oct. 10 at the Pioneer Dock in Homer. Fresh snow or termination dust covers the peaks of the Kenai Mountains across Kachemak Bay, a sign of the coming winter. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
    Coast Guard edges toward full active-duty vaccination nationwide
    By Michael S. Lockett • November 17, 2021 2:30 am

    Along with the other armed services, more than 90% of active duty members are fully vaccinated.

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    Crews aboard U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf prepare to board a fishing vessel flying the flag of the People’s Republic of China in the North Pacific on Sep. 21, 2021. (Courtesy photo / U.S. Coast Guard)
    Coast Guard, partner nations ID numerous fisheries violations
    By Michael S. Lockett • October 6, 2021 2:30 am

    Ships found operating in concert with more than 450 shark fins aboard, according to Coast Guard.

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    The Coast Guard Cutter Kimball’s crew lines the rails in anticipation of rendering honors to the Japanese Ship Kashima, a naval training vessel of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, during an at-sea exercise near Dutch Harbor on Sept. 20, 2021. (Courtesy photo / USCG)
    Coast Guard and Japanese military conduct joint training...
    By Michael S. Lockett • September 29, 2021 2:30 am

    The partner nations were able to take advantage of the serendiptious opportunity.

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    Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire
Capt. Darwin R. Jensen, Sector Juneau’s new commander, speaks during the change of command ceremony at the station on July 7, 2021.
    Friends in damp places: Sector Juneau CO talks...
    By Michael S. Lockett • September 8, 2021 2:30 am

    A new set of eyes can examine old plans, the new commander said.

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    A petty officer exhorts his shipmates during the tug of war, one of the inter-vessel competitions during this year’s Buoy Tender Roundup at Sector Juneau, on Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire)
    Small but mighty: Anthony Petit wins annual Buoy...
    By Michael S. Lockett • September 1, 2021 2:30 am

    Yeah buoyyyyy

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    A Coast Guard aircrew aboard an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter like the one in this June 19 photo, rescued two plane crash survivors 40 miles southeast of Ketchikan on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)
    Coast Guard rescues two from plane crash
    By Michael S. Lockett • August 11, 2021 2:30 am

    No casualties resulted from the crash, which occurred on takeoff.

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    Then-Vice Adm. Linda Fagan, recently appointed as vice commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, speaks during Coast Guard District 17 Change of Command ceremony on April 23, 2021. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)
    New Coast Guard vice commandant takes the reins
    By Michael S. Lockett • June 23, 2021 2:30 am

    Fagan became the first woman to hold the rank of admiral in the Coast Guard.

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    U.S. Coast Guard photo
Rear Adm. Nathan A. Moore, commander, Coast Guard 17th District, shakes hands with a member at Air Station Sitka after presenting the crew with Air Medals on Friday. The aircrew received medals in recognition of the heroic actions and extraordinary measures taken to save the life of a lone fisherman adrift at sea Nov. 1, 2020.
    New D17 commander awards aircrew for November rescue
    By Michael S. Lockett • May 12, 2021 2:30 am

    Between near-zero visibility and a 70 mph headwind, conditions were far from ideal.

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    Foundation pays off mortgage of Coast Guard member killed in Homer accident
    Foundation pays off mortgage of Coast Guard member...
    By Michael Armstrong • December 18, 2019 5:30 am

    A Sept. 11 foundation formed to honor a fallen New York firefighter has paid off the mortgage of Chief Warrant…

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    USCG warns mariners about VHF radio outages
    USCG warns mariners about VHF radio outages
    By Michael Armstrong • December 18, 2019 5:30 am

    The U.S. Coast Guard has experienced various very high frequency (VHF) outages in Southeast and Southcentral Alaska throughout the summer…

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    Homer Volunteer Fire Department emergency medical technicians treat Chief Warrant Officer Michael Kozloski, a crew member of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Hickory, after he was injured when a crane tipped over at the Pioneer Dock on the Homer Spit on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, in Homer, Alaska. Kozloski was later pronounced dead at South Peninsula Hospital. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News.)
    Coast Guard releases report on crane rollover fatality;...
    By Michael Armstrong • May 22, 2019 5:30 am

    Improper operation of a crane in the buoy yard of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Hickory in January caused a…

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    At a change of command ceremony on July 18, 2018 command of the USCGC Hickory is handed from Commander Andrew Passic (left) to Lt. Commander Adam Legget (second to right) at the Homer Boat House in Homer, Alaska. Overseeing the change of command is Capt. Patrick Hilbert (second to left) and Chaplain Lt. Gary Pepper (right). The ceremony took place in the new Homer Boat House at the Homer Harbor. (Photo by PO2 Andrew Keenan, Marine Safety Detachment Homer, United States Coast Guard)
    New hands take US Coast Guard Cutter Hickory’s...
    By Michael Armstrong • August 1, 2018 2:06 am

    With the Alaska sun shining, the blue waters of Kachemak Bay sparkling, and boats going in and out of Homer’s…

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