Welcome Aboard The CGC Mohawk
Caribbean Patrol - Week 5&6
We join the crew of the Cutter Mohawk underway on a patrolin the Caribbean.
ENS Kristine Rice will be keeping us updated during this deployment with weekly updates. Thanks, Kristine.
All photos are official Coast Guard photos.
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The Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk, homeported in Key West, Fla.
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Catchin' Up
Weeks five and six were bridged together by a stop in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Prior to our stop, MOHAWK was busy boarding various vessels in our operational area. The crew responded at all hours to conduct law enforcement missions, including the interdiction of illegal migrants and assisting the Royal Bahamian Defense Force in counter-drug operations. The crews’ hard work and endurance has been impressive this patrol and I think we’ve all earned a quiet transit back home.
Congratulations to our Sailor of the Quarter nominees and BM3 Stanton who was selected as our Sailor of the Quarter for the first quarter of 2008. Also, HS1 Galvizo was named our Sailor of the Year for 2007!
The crew had an enjoyable stop in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Many made an immediate run to the exchange for much needed supplies and a chance to shop. Because of the great weather, crewmembers took to the various beaches and went snorkeling. While awaiting parts to repair a broken reefer compressor, MOHAWK got underway in the harbor to practice precision anchorage, pier approaches and dredging anchor.
The past few days have been busy with illegal migrant interdiction operations. All-hands worked hard through the night to move the 80 Haitian migrants from a sinking sail freighter onto MOHAWK. We worked throughout the night and completed the case safely.
Our patrol is swiftly coming to an end, and we are all excited to see the lights of Key West on the horizon.
Photos
ENS Rice standing her first qualified watch
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The Prince of Darkness, MK1 Smutz, receiving an award from LT Schurke
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The end of the rainbow went right through our trackline
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FS3 Ivy and FS2 Mitchell helping ETC Stinson prepare his famously delicious Corn Pudding for the crew
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IT1 MacAllister swabbing for inspection
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The nominees for Sailor of the Quarter
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OSC Whittle presenting BM3 Stanton with the Sailor of the Quarter award
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The nominees for Sailor of the Year
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CDR Nieves congratulating HS1 Galvizo for receiving the Sailor of the Year award
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LT Canavan, our Operations Officer, briefing the department at quarters
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Greetings from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba!
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OSC Whittle preparing to abandon ship
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LTJG Vicks cleaning for Saturday morning Material Inspection
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BMC Lewis making a round of the ship
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OS3 Arechiga cleaning the berthing area ladderwell
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