Coast Guard AET1 Receives Association of Naval Aviation Award
AET1 Shane Williams of Air Station Barbers Point was recognized as the Association of Naval Aviation RADM A.C. Read Navigator of the Year for 2020. He was presented the award by Air Station Barbers Point CO CAPT Andrew Ericson, Aviator 3259. AET1 Williams is joined by his daughter Sydney, wife Amber, and daughter Hayden. He […]
AirSta Cape Cod Pilot Named HAI Pilot of the Year
Helicopter Association International (HAI) selected MH-60 pilot LCDR Robert McCabe, USCG, Aviator 4395, as its 2021 Pilot of the Year. The award recognizes an outstanding single feat performed by a helicopter pilot during the year or extraordinary professionalism over a period of time. On Nov. 24, 2019, his skills and experience were put into practice. […]
Coast Guard bringing on reserve pilots
The Coast Guard is establishing a team of reserve pilots to help meet growing operational needs, retain expertise, and allow members to continue to pursue their chosen career path after separation. Applications to become one of the first 12 reserve aviation officers have been received. These positions can be located at all Coast Guard aviation […]
Reserve aviation workforce roll-out
The reserve component delivers tremendous value to the Coast Guard and is, without question, key to the Coast Guard’s long history of operational success. Yet, Coast Guard aviation, one of our service’s largest communities, is not represented in the reserve. With over 4,000 enlisted personnel and over 1,000 officers in aviation, there is a tremendous […]
Coast Guard helicopter rescue crew receives DHS Secretary’s Award for Valor
Lt. Justin Neal, Lt. Jonathan Orthman, Petty Officer 2nd Class Jimmy Schwader and Petty Officer 2nd Class Grant Roberts have received the Department of Homeland Security’s Secretary’s Award for Valor. The award honors the crew’s heroic actions while rescuing a 70-year-old fishing vessel owner and operator from stormy seas. Watch the video of the rescue. […]
OPM virtual roadshow continues with session on aviation assignments
Officers will have the chance to learn about aviation assignments by attending the Officer Personnel Management’s(OPM’S) upcoming one-hour virtual roadshow event, June 22 at 2 p.m. Eastern. This session will feature aviation assignment officers (AOs) who will provide updates on how assignment year 2022 (AY22) went, as well as give guidance for the upcoming assignment […]
2021 Ancient Albatross
The Coast Guard Response to Hurricane Katrina
National Naval Aviation Museum’s Coast Guard Exhibit
HU16E 2129 lands at Battleship Alabama Memorial
ATC Mobile Celebrates 50
CG Helo Joins Smithsonian
