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"Operation Liberty Shield"
CGAUX 823258
The Coast Guard Auxiliary Vessel 823258)

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The Skipper DCO on the Bridge!
Alan Yuen on O.D. watch.
"The Skipper" on the helm.
DCO Kerigan on the Bridge!
The Happy Crew! Underway, aft deck view. The Happy Crew!
The Happy Crew!
Underway, aft deck view.
The Happy Crew!
Small Boat Launch/Recovery training. Small Boat Launch/Recovery training2. Crew on the Fire hose.
Small Boat Launch/Recovery training.
Small Boat Launch/Recovery training2.
Crew on the Fire hose.
The Coast Guard Auxiliary Vessel 823258, (Lady B) on an "Operation Liberty Shield" patrol. The Facility and crew were activated by CGACTNY upon the start of "Operation Iraqi Freedom" and has been underway almost every day/night helping to protect the vital infrastructure around NY Harbor.

Since the ship and crew have been out all winter on MDA and Homeland Security patrols, the crew has developed extensive experience with the daily commercial traffic and activities in New York Harbor. This experience enhances the situational awareness of the crew for any abnormal activity in the harbor.

The 823258 is retired Coast Guard Point Class Patrol boat (CGC Point Brown) restored to operational condition by the owner, a LCDR, USCG (Ret) with assistance from members of Flotilla 14-01.

Since this vessel is over 65 feet and weighs 66 tons, the normal BCQP standards are constantly being supplemented by extensive on board training in line handling, firefighting, damage control, small boat launching and recovery and MOB procedures for both the Deck crew and the Bridge watch. There also an Engineer of the Watch section to keep the two Cummins VT12 900m's and the two Auxiliary generators operating. The ship's galley provides excellent hot meals while underway along with the never ending pots of coffee.

The DCO and his aides were on board during a recent patrol. They were given a grand tour of the AOR along with a visit to CGACTNY's ATON section.

A.Y. D-AA 1SR
Alan Yuen D-AA 1SR

images courtesy of K.S. D-AA 1SR
images courtesy of Ken Sommers. D-AA 1SR

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Underway, C.P. on aft deck. DCO, A.Y. and P.F. on deck. K.S. and DCO on the Bridge.
Underway, C.P. on aft deck.
DCO Kerigan , Alan Yuen. and Pat Fiumara on deck.
Kenneth Sutherland and DCO Kerigan on the Bridge.
Harbor View 1. DCO and Entourage go visiting. Harbor View 2.
Harbor View 1.
DCO and Entourage go visiting.
Harbor View 2.
View off Starboard Bow. C.P and T.P. on deck. NYPD off the Port Bow.
View off Starboard Bow.
Cathy Mc Lane and Tom Pinelli on deck.
NYPD off the Port Bow.
Alongside the ATON section's dock. Crew Briefing. G.R. the "BM" working on the Anchor rode.
Alongside the ATON section's dock.
Crew Briefing.
Gary A. Rech the "BM" working on the Anchor rode.

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