U.S. Coast Guard Secures Oil Platforms In Arabian Gulf
By MyLinh Shattan
Two oil platforms in the northern Arabian Gulf generate the majority of Iraq's revenue and are the shipping point for a significant portion of the world's oil. In 2004, terrorists attempted to attack one platform, but coalition forces deterred them. Today the U.S. Coast Guard provides maritime security for these terminals, which some call the "crown jewels."
Command Master Chief Jim Sirois called from Bahrain and spoke with Tribune correspondent MyLinh Shattan recently. Sirois' home is in Rhode Island, and he looks forward to seeing his wife and his youngest child's graduation from high school next year. With 25 years of service, he shared his thoughts on the U.S. Coast Guard's often-overlooked role in the war on terror.
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 Admiral Thad Allen honored as one of "America's Best Leaders"
"America's Best Leaders" is a collaboration between U.S.News & World Report and the Center for Public Leadership at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government. The honorees were selected by a committee of government, community, and private-sector leaders convened by the center. U.S. News does not have a vote.
The panel accepted nominations from a wide range of sources and compiled research on each one. The committee defined a leader simply as a person who "motivates people to work collaboratively to accomplish great things." It selected 20 winners, including some teams, from a field of more than 200. The panelists rated the nominees from to 1 to 5 based on how well they met the following criteria:
Sets Direction (25%)
By building a shared sense of purpose
By setting out to make a positive social impact
By implementing innovative strategies
Achieves Results (50%)
Of significant breadth or depth
That have a positive social impact
That are sustainable
That exceed expectations
Cultivates a Culture of Growth (25%)
By communicating and embodying positive core values
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C. G. ASKS CELL PHONE SERVICE PROVIDERS TO DISCONTINUE *CG SERVICE |
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The Coast Guard has asked all cell phone service providers in states other then Alaska to remove the specialized keying sequence *CG as a method of requesting maritime emergency assistance.
As an interim measure, the Coast Guard has requested that cell phone service providers reroute all *CG calls to the nearest 911 operator.
Boaters should use VHF-FM radio as their primary means of making distress calls on the water. Cell phone calls to 911 should be used only as a secondary option.
VHF-FM radio provides superior alerting capabilities in an emergency. When a distress call is sent out via VHF-FM radio any nearby boaters can hear the distress call and offer immediate assistance. VHF-FM radios will further enhance boaters' safety as the Coast Guard expands its Rescue 21 system, which uses technology that tracks the precise location of distress calls. This allows the Coast Guard and other rescuers to narrow the focus of search and rescue efforts.
The Coast Guard is alerting mariners to stop using *CG immediately and begin using 911 on their cell phones to notify authorities of a maritime emergency if a cell phone is their only means of communication.
The *CG feature was introduced by some cell phone service providers in the early 1990s but never developed into a nationwide service. As providers moved to digital systems, some did not migrate *CG, creating a confusing patchwork of service that can add significant delays in the Coast Guard response.
The sole exception to the change is in Alaska, where the *CG feature will remain active. Cell phone service providers operating there all have the *CG feature available and routed to a single Coast Guard emergency line. Calls are not missed and cannot be misdirected.
For more information on the Coast Guard's search and rescue program, visit http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-o/g-opr/sar.htm. |
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