DATE: October 09, 2007 12:19:08 EST
Document Number: 1691
Coast Guard Station Washington, D.C.
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Fifth District
U.S. Coast Guard
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| Unit Spotlight |
Date: Oct. 9, 2007
Contact: (410) 576-2541
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COAST GUARD STATION WASHINGTON, D.C.
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WASHINGTON - Coast Guard Station Washington, D.C. is located on Bolling Air Force Base in Washington, and is responsible for the waterways in the national capital region. The station operates four 25-foot response boats. Their missions include search and rescue, homeland security and law enforcement. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ayla Stevens.
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WASHINGTON - Fireman Shawn Blackwelder removes an exhaust manifold from a Honda 225 boat engine. Blackwelder works with the engineering department and helps maintain and repair the boats engines. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ayla Stevens.
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WASHINGTON - Petty Officer 3rd Class Mark Sutton plots out various positions on a variety of charts. Sutton, a boatswain's mate, must be able to accurately plot positions and navigate as part of his job. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ayla Stevens.
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| WASHINGTON - Lt. Kara Lavin enjoys a ride on the back of a 25-foot response boat in the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. Lavin is the executive officer at Coast Guard Station Washington, and is one of two officers stationed there. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ayla Stevens. |  |
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