Photo Releases

Photo Release: Rear Adm. Ostebo meets with Alaska mayors

2012-02-09T17:38:12Z

JUNEAU, Alaska — Rear Adm. Thomas Ostebo, Coast Guard District 17 commander, emphasizes a message while speaking with Mayor Shirley Marquardt, of Unalaska, Chris Hladick, Unalaska city manager, Mayor Denise Michels, of Nome, and Capt. Greg Sanial, chief of enforcement, during a meeting at District 17 headquarters Feb. 8, 2012.

Municipal leaders from Nome, Unalaska and the Northwest Arctic Borough visited Juneau to discuss the Coast Guard's plans for increased Arctic activity this summer.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Grant DeVuyst.

JUNEAU, Alaska — Read Adm. Thomas Ostebo, Coast Guard District 17 commander, speaks with Chris Hladick, Unalaska city manager, during a meeting held at District 17 headquarters Feb. 8, 2012.

Coast Guard representatives met with Alaskan municipal leaders to discuss the Coast Guard's outreach and operational plans.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Grant DeVuyst.

Photo Release: Coast Guard, tanker Renda prepare for fuel transfer

2012-01-17T07:35:30Z

NOME, Alaska — Rear Adm. Thomas Ostebo, Coast Guard District 17 commander, and Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski speak with the media during a press brief Jan. 15, 2012.

Subject-matter experts, as well as federal, state, local and tribal representatives, were available to inform the media of the ongoing fuel delivery to Nome by the tanker vessel Renda and Coast Guard Cutter Healy.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Grant DeVuyst.

NOME, Alaska — Mayor Denise Michels, of Nome, Rear Adm. Thomas Ostebo, Coast Guard District 17 commander, Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Alaska Lt. Gov. Mead Treadwell brief the media during a press meeting here Jan. 15, 2012.

Local, state and federal representatives, as well as subject matter experts, conducted interviews with the media regarding the delivery of over 1.3 million gallons of fuel to Nome by the tanker vessel Renda under the escort of the Coast Guard Cutter Healy.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Grant DeVuyst.

NOME, Alaska — A Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter flies over the tanker vessel Renda while transporting personnel to the Coast Guard Cutter Healy Jan. 15, 2012.

Rear Adm. Thomas Ostebo, Coast Guard District 17 commander, and Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, along with other local, state and federal representatives, visited the Healy upon its arrival to the port of Nome with the Renda.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Grant DeVuyst.

NOME, Alaska — The crew of a Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter lands their aircraft on the flight deck of the Coast Guard Cutter Healy just off the coast of Nome Jan. 15, 2012.

The Dolphin was transporting local, state and federal representatives to the Healy during a media day focused on the delivery of more than 1.3 million gallons of fuel to Nome by the tanker vessel Renda.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Grant DeVuyst.

NOME, Alaska — The Coast Guard Cutter Healy and the tanker vessel Renda sit just off the coast of Nome Jan. 15, 2012 after crossing the frozen Bering Sea.

The Renda is preparing to transfer more than 1.3 million gallons of fuel that it carried while being escorted by the Healy.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Grant DeVuyst.

The Coast Guard is continuing to monitor fuel transfer preparations.

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For more information contact Chief Petty Officer Kip Wadlow at 907-209-9960.

Photo Release: Sycamore crew continues to aid Cordova snow removal effort

2012-01-13T22:55:45Z

CORDOVA, Alaska — Crewmembers from the Coast Guard Cutter Sycamore and Alaska Army National Guardsmen clear compacted snow and ice from the roof of the grocery store as snow continues to fall Jan. 12, 2012.

The two services conducted relief under the direction of the incident command at the established emergency operation center.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Lt. j.g. Carla Geyer.

CORDOVA, Alaska — Petty Officer 3rd Class Gregory Tessing, an electrician aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Sycamore, shovels snow from the roof of a store during a brief break in the extreme weather Jan. 12, 2012.

The Coast Guard and Alaska Army National Guard are focusing on residences with serious damage and are preventing the damage or collapse of critical infrastructure, such as grocery stores and schools.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Lt. j.g. Carla Geyer.

CORDOVA, Alaska — Cmdr. Michael Sarnowski, commanding officer of the Coast Guard Cutter Sycamore, speaks to the incident command staff during a planning meeting at the emergency operations center in Cordova Jan. 12, 2012.

The EOC directed Coast Guardsmen and National Guardsmen in their snow removal operations throughout the town.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Lt. j.g. Carla Geyer.

For more information please contact Lt. j.g. Carla Geyer at 907-424-3434.

Photo Release: Coast Guard icebreaker escorts tanker through Bering Sea ice

2012-01-07T02:50:59Z

BERING SEA - The Coast Guard Cutter Healy breaks ice around the Russian-flagged tanker vessel Renda 250 miles south of Nome, Alaska, Jan. 6, 2012.

The Healy is the Coast Guard's only current operating polar icebreaker.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Sara Francis.

BERING SEA - The Coast Guard Cutter Healy escorts the Russian-flagged tanker vessel Renda 250 miles south of Nome, Alaska, Jan. 6, 2012.

The vessels are transiting through ice up to five-feet thick in this area.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Sara Francis.

BERING SEA - The Russian-flagged tanker Renda steams toward Nome, Alaska, through a path in the Bering Sea ice broken up by the Coast Guard Cutter Healy Jan. 6, 2012.

The Renda is carrying more than 1.3 million gallons of fuel to deliver to the city of Nome.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by cutter Healy.

BERING SEA - The Russian-flagged tanker Renda carrying more than 1.3 million gallons of fuel for the city of Nome steams through a path in the ice of the Bering Sea Jan. 6, 2012.

The 420-foot Seattle-based Coast Guard Cutter Healy is escorting and breaking a pathway in the ice approximately 19 miles northwest of Nunivak Island for the Renda to safely navigate to Nome.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by cutter Healy.

BERING SEA - A Coast Guard Cutter Healy crewmember takes a moment to watch the Russian-flagged tanker Renda steam through the ice in the North Bering Sea while the cutter crew escorts the tanker to Nome Jan. 6, 2012.

The 420-foot Seattle-based Healy is the Coast Guard's newest and most technologically advanced polar icebreaker and is currently the service's only operational polar icebreaker.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by cutter Healy.

BERING SEA - The Coast Guard Cutter Healy crew breaks ice in the Bering Sea as the Russian-flagged tanker Renda, approximately 19 miles northwest of Nunivak Island, makes their way to Nome, Alaska, to deliver more than 1.3 million gallons of fuel to the city Jan. 6, 2012.

The 420-foot Seattle-based Healy and tanker Renda are approximately 19 miles northwest of Nunivak Island.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by cutter Healy.

For more information contact Petty Officer 1st Class David Mosley at 907-321-4510

Photo Release: Coast Guard icebreaker escorts tanker

2012-01-06T06:45:57Z

BERING SEA — The Coast Guard Cutter Healy crew escorts the tanker Renda and crew from Dutch Harbor, Alaska, to Nome Jan. 5, 2011.

The 420-foot Seattle-based Healy is currently the Coast Guard's only operating polar icebreaker.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathan Lally.

BERING SEA — A Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak HC-130 Hercules aircrew conducts an overflight of the Coast Guard Cutter Healy as it escorts the tanker Renda from Dutch Harbor, Alaska, to Nome Jan. 5, 2012.

The Healy crew is scheduled to break a path in the ice near Nome so the Renda crew can deliver critical fuel supplies to the city.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathan Lally.

For more information contact Petty Officer 1st Class Sara Francis at 907-321-4501.

Photo Release: Coast Guard posthumously recognizes Alaskan hero

2011-12-16T00:20:38Z

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Capt. Jason Fosdick, Coast Guard Sector Anchorage commander, presents the Coast Guard Meritorious Public Service Award to Marina Haynes, Machelle Haynes and Mary McDaniel in recognition of their mother, Betty Haynes’ role in a 1950 rescue Dec. 15, 2011.

Haynes received the award posthumously for her role in saving Christensen Wetche, the only survivor of the fishing vessel Dixie, which sank in the waters near Pelican during a fall storm.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class David Mosley.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Sisters Marina Haynes, Machelle Haynes and Mary McDaniel read over the Coast Guard Meritorious Public Service Award, which was posthumously presented to their mother Betty Haynes (formerly Monk) for her part in 1950 rescue Dec. 15, 2011.

Haynes and two of her cousins used their 32-foot fishing vessel to search for and ultimately save Christensen Wetche who was the only survivor of the fishing vessel Dixie’s crew.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class David Mosley.

For more information contact Petty Officer 1st Class David Mosley at 907-321-4510

Photo Release: Coast Guard rescues three hunters near Sitka

2011-12-14T23:22:13Z

SITKA, Alaska — A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew safely delivers three rescued hunters all reported in good condition to Air Station Sitka Dec. 14, 2011.

The Hunters were found safe but stranded when their skiff floated away while they were staying at a cabin located at Sevenfathom Bay, 20 miles south of Sitka.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Lt. Chris Enoksen

SITKA, Alaska — A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crewmembers safely escort three rescued hunters from the helicopter at Air Station Sitka Dec. 14, 2011.

The three hunters were reported missing when they failed to show up for work, a subsequent search found the hunters safe but stranded at a cabin located at Sevenfathom Bay, 20 miles south of Sitka.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Lt. Chris Enoksen

For more information, contact Petty Officer Grant DeVuyst at (907) 463-2067.

Photo Release: Coast Guard hosts the 38th Annual Senior Citizens Holiday Dinner

2011-12-13T21:00:00Z

JUNEAU, Alaska — Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Michelle Jones, a yeoman with the Administration Office at District 17 headquarters, serves coffee to a woman during the 38th annual Senior's Holiday Dinner held at the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall Dec. 11, 2011.

The dinner, which is hosted by the Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer's Association, was established in 1974.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Grant DeVuyst.

JUNEAU, Alaska — Juneau-based Coast Guard members prepare to serve guests during the 38th Annual Senior Citizens Holiday Dinner at the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall Dec. 11, 2011.

The dinner, sponsored by the Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers Association, gave local Coast Guard personnel a chance to show their appreciation for the Juneau community.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Grant DeVuyst.

JUNEAU, Alaska — Chief Petty Officer Zachary Graham prepares to serve a guest during the 38th Annual Senior Citizens Holiday Dinner at the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall Dec. 11, 2011.

The event, sponsored by the Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers Association, provided free food and entertainment for hundreds of local residents.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Grant DeVuyst.

Photo Release: Air Force general visits Coast Guard in Juneau

2011-12-13T03:34:07Z

JUNEAU, Alaska - Petty Officer 1st Class Philip Ketcheson describes the capabilities of Coast Guard Station Juneau's 45-foot Response Boat-Medium to Capt. Scott Bornemann, Rear Adm. Thomas Ostebo and Air Force Lt. Gen. Stephen Hoog Dec. 12, 2011.

Hoog, who recently assumed command of Department of Defense operations in Alaska toured the station during a visit with Ostebo at District 17 headquarters in Juneau.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Grant DeVuyst

JUNEAU, Alaska – Air Force Lt. Gen. Stephen Hoog drives a Coast Guard Station Juneau 45-foot Response Boat-Medium Dec. 12, 2011.

Hoog, the new commander of Department of Defense operations in Alaska, visited Juneau to receive a brief from Rear Adm. Thomas Ostebo on Coast Guard operations in Alaska.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Grant DeVuyst

Photo Release: Coast Guard transports technicians to drifting cargo vessel

2011-12-09T01:00:00Z

BERING SEA — The crew of an Air Station Kodiak MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter prepares to deliver three steering system technicians to the 650-foot cargo vessel Morning Cedar 17 miles from Bobrof Island in the Aleutians and a Coast Guard HC-130 Hercules airplane, also from Air Station Kodiak, overflies the vessel Dec. 8, 2011.

The cargo vessel suffered a steering casualty Dec. 5 while in transit from Canada to Japan with 23 crew aboard and a load of packaged timber and has been adrift since.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Sarah Baez.

BERING SEA — The crew of an Air Station Kodiak MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter delivers one of three steering system technicians to the 650-foot cargo vessel Morning Cedar 17 miles from Bobrof Island in the Aleutians Dec. 8, 2011.

The technicians will conduct an assessment of the damaged steering system and attempt to repair the Singapore-flagged vessel which has been drifting since Dec. 5.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Sarah Baez.

For more information please contact Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathan Lally at 907-321-4176.