Welcome Aboard The CGC Northland
On Extended Deployment - Week 2
We join the crew of the Cutter Northland underway on a three month deployment in support of the Navy's Sixth Fleet.
ENS Matt Alex will be keeping us updated during this deployment with weekly updates. Thanks, Matt.
All photos are official Coast Guard photos.
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The Coast Guard Cutter Northland, homeported in Portsmouth, Va.
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Catchin' Up
Week two of NORTHLAND's patrol went slowly as we anxiously awaited the first port call since getting underway May 15th. Training helped fill the days and our new shipmates are quickly coming up to speed. The crew busied themselves by attending Anti-Terrorism Force Protection, Damage Control, and Naval Warfare training. Luckily, the weather cooperated, providing us with smooth sailing for almost the entire week.
As the end of the week approached, the greater the anticipation of liberty in Madeira, Portugal. Madeira is an island in the Atlantic Ocean approximately 350 miles southwest of Portugal. While we were pulling in, we realized that this was one of the most visually appealing places we had ever seen.
Once moored, the crew took the opportunity to enjoy the food, hiking, wine, and sights of the island for a couple days before heading back out to sea. This port visit was principally for resupply. Our next port visit will involve combined operations and training with the host nation's Maritime Safety and Security forces.
Photos
MK2 Luck practices firing pencil flares during Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection training.
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GM1 Digennaro instructs SN Sprague and FN Neely on the 9mm.
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FS3 Baker and FS3 Smith prepare dinner for the crew.
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ENS Ferreira instructs crewmembers on boxing techniques during the evening.
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OS3 Rodriques and SN Bush spar on the flight deck.
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SN MgGhee holds the hand bag for SN Swaffield.
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FN Albright practices handcuffing on MKC Crooms.
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OS2 Lewis anxiously waits to be called during a General Emergency drill.
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DC3 Matousek teaches Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection members on how to properly secure the brow.
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LTJG Weist and LTJG Motoi stand watch on the bridge.
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BM3 Daniels practices on the Bos'n pipe.
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EM1 Walker hanging out by the EM shop.
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MK1 Paglia and 1/C Winland discuss Damage Control during DC training.
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LT Hartlove looks into the bridge as he anxiously awaits our first port call.
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ET3 Whately stands on the bridge wing shooting bearings while NORTHLAND pulls into Madeira.
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MK2 Fleming stands watch as the Flight Deck M16 gunner as we near Madeira.
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ENS Seniuk stands on the Bridge wing as he talks to the gun mounts over the radio.
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DC1 Hoyt and OS3 Lewis wait for ATFP guardmount after arriving in Madeira.
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EM3 Weikel climbs the mast to replace some bulbs in the mast lights.
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The NORTHLAND crew pose during our transit to our first port call.
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