UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY UNOFFICIAL NEWSLETTER
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2008
JUN 2008
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12 JUN 08
Launch 5 searches the waters of the Hudson River near the Bear Mountain Bridge for the body of Samuel Israel.
(Frank Becerra Jr./The Journal News)
2007
07 NOV 07
26 OCT 07
30 SEP 07
Launch 5 Responds To Hudson River Distress Call
23 SEP 07
Distress Flares On The Hudson Spark Launch 5 Search
10 AUG 07
08 AUG 07
Launch 5 Crew Continues Search For Missing Man
28 JUL 07
Launch 5 Crew Assists 2007 Empire State Games
15 JUL 07
Launch 5 Recovers Boat Adrift In Busy Channel
17 JUN 07
2006
06 NOV 06
13 OCT 06
15-19 MAY 06
( Launch 5 with Buoy 5 photo by Bill Smith)
17 JAN 06
15 JAN 06
2005
OCT/NOV 05
27 OCT 05
(Launch 5 photo by Bill Smith)
15 OCT 05
02 OCT 05
10 SEP 05
09 SEP 05
07 AUG 05
23 JULY 05
10 JULY 05
Tarrytown Fireboat and Ferry Admiral Richard E. Bennis
15 JUN 05
JUN 05
Gary Scarano from Reach Out TV Gary with Greg Porteus and Charlie Luceno
26 MAY 05
Saint Christopher's Kids at Fleet Week 2005
2004
(Launch 5 Photo by NJ Sports Pics)
SEP 04
13 AUG 04
04-05 JUN 04
MAY 04
02 MAY 04
24 APR 04
2003
12 NOV 03
19 OCT 03
News12 on Launch 5
19 OCT 03
Greg Porteus chats with Congresswoman Sue Kelly in the aft cockpit of Launch 5
Photo by Bill Smith
OCT 03
11 SEP 03
SEP 03
05 JUL 03
JUN 03
MAY 03
03 MAY 03
(Launch 5 with USCG Helo photo by Bill Smith)
2002
12 OCT 02
27 SEP 02
11 SEP 02
18 AUG 02
Lynn Valenti & Cliff Forrest on watch off Ground Zero 9/11/02
16 AUG 02
10 AUG 02
21 JULY 02
04 JULY 02
Launch 5 Arrives In Ossining For The First Time. photo by Bob Daraio
Greg Porteus Raising The Launch
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The Launch 5 Hudson River Environmental Safety Foundation is a non-profit, tax exempt, 501(c)3 corporation, formed to help coordinate and assist the joint efforts of Marine Police, Fire, EMS, US Coast Guard and US Coast Guard Auxiliary units involved in Boating Safety, Aids to Navigation and Search and Rescue operations on the Hudson River.
The
Launch 5 Foundation seeks and disseminates current information on
emergency response equipment and training, including the sponsoring of
classes and seminars for rescue personnel, the general public,
commercial and recreational boaters. They obtain and restore historical
water rescue craft in order to promote the study of the history of water
rescue and the historical significance of boating safety and Search and
Rescue, and promote the preservation and replenishment of the
Hudson River environment, including cooperating with
similar public charities, marine biology groups and
student/youth groups.
Launch 5
The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary is composed of uniformed volunteers who assist the Coast Guard in all of its varied missions, except for direct military and law enforcement. These men and women can be found performing a variety of missions - on the nation's waterways, in the air, in classrooms, and on the dock, performing Maritime Domain Awareness patrols, Marine Safety and Environmental Protection patrols, Free Vessel Safety Checks, and boating safety public education.
The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary was founded in 1939 by an Act of Congress as the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve and re-designated as the Auxiliary in 1941. Over 29,000 members donate millions of hours annually in support of Coast Guard missions. Membership is open to US Citizens 17 years of age or older who must also pass a Personal Security Investigation.
For more information on the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, visit www.cgaux.org.
Enjoy recreational boating, but keep your radios and PFDs on and your eyes peeled, you never know when you'll be needed to step up and reaffirm our motto:
Semper Paratus
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