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Chief Petty Officer Shane A. Yonushonis, a crewmember of the Coast Guard Cutter James Rankin, reads a book to fifth grade students at Park Elementary School in Brooklyn, Md., Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008.

Chief Petty Officer Shane A. Yonushonis, a crewmember of the Coast Guard Cutter James Rankin, reads a book to fifth grade students at Park Elementary School in Brooklyn, Md., Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008.

Members of the Rankin participate in Partnership in Education, a nation-wide program which serves to put Coast Guard members into their local community to serve as role models for children.  "It's a morale booster by 110 percent," said Yonushonis. 

(U.S. Coast Guard photo/Petty Officer 3rd Class Brandyn Hill)

The crew of the William Lee is towed into Cape May, N.J., Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008, by the crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Legare.

The crew of the William Lee is towed into Cape May, N.J., Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008, by the crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Legare.

The William Lee was disabled and adrift Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, with six people aboard 50 miles off the coast of Cape May.

(U.S. Coast Guard photo/Coast Guard Cutter Legare)
 

Coast Guard Capt. Michael N. Parks presents Petty Officer 2nd Class Jayne H. Clifford the plaque for Enlisted Person of the Quarter for the Coast Guard Atlantic Area Friday, Nov. 14, 2008.

Coast Guard Capt. Michael N. Parks presents Petty Officer 2nd Class Jayne H. Clifford the plaque for Enlisted Person of the Quarter for the Coast Guard Atlantic Area at the Atlantic Area headquarters here Friday, Nov. 14, 2008. 

Clifford received this recognition for her excellent service in response to Hurricane Ike, and her hard work and initiative throughout the quarter.

(U.S. Coast Guard photo/Petty Officer 3rd Class Mark Jones)

 


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