The Adventure Starts

On March 31, 2008 CGC NORTHLAND departed ISC Portsmouth, VA after a 3 month dockside period to affect repairs. NORTHLAND’s crew ran like a well oiled machine during the outbound transit. All hands performed superbly during the departure from ISC Portsmouth; the Commanding Officer stated, “It was as if the crew had only been inport for a few days.” NORTHLAND is currently in transit for a UNITAS patrol, a multinational exercise off the coast of South America. This is a great opportunity for NORTHLAND as well as the U.S. Coast Guard to participate with various countries from around the world.

Onboard NORTHLAND this week the crew was busy with routine drills to ensure that all hands are familiar with their duties in the case of an emergency. It was also a time for the newly reported members to learn their responsibilities. NORTHLAND also promoted two members of its crew, MKC Paglia and MK2 Moore, Congratulations. Congratulations also goes out to GM3 Rios, ET2 Newsome, and YN1 Pata, who were awarded the Good Conduct medal. Check back next week for updates of CGC NORTHLAND.

BMc Krotz showing off his new lights

DCC Sullivan striking a pose with DC3 Hayes and DC3 Laraza

EM1 Langdon and EM3 Colon in the EM Shop

FN Mcpeters keeping the ship tidy

FS3 Virag making thhe soup of the day

LTJG Potter happy to be underway

MK2 Moore during promotion

MKC Paglia being pinned by MKC McLeod and MKC Johnson

MKC Paglia showing off new anchors with NORTHLAND Chiefs Mess

SK1 Polaski, SK2 Sharki, and SK3 Wangler hard at work in the Ship's Office

SN Adams on messcook duty

Sn Wiencek handling the Deck Department training records