SKCM Mary Fowlkes discuses being a women, education, leadership and the Coast Guard
On March 17, 2016, members of Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan in Milwaukee had the privilege of listening to retired Master Chief Petty Officer Mary Fowlkes tell her story during a Women’s History Month event. Being the first African-American female […]
Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan morale event teaches Coast Guard history lesson
Written by Ens. Zach Hall It was show time in Milwaukee as members of United States Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan and their families prepared to watch a movie about the Coast Guard’s most daring sea rescue. Often called the […]
The Coast Guard Reserve: Interesting, Fun, Diverse
Written by Ens. Zach Hall On February 19th, 2016, the United States Coast Guard Reserve celebrates its 75th anniversary. Established by the passage of the Coast Guard Reserve and Auxiliary Act of February 19th, 1941, the force of about 8,000 […]
Chicago’s Christmas Ship – The Committee Who Makes It Happen
written by Lt. Lindsay Cook The holiday season is a time for enjoying family, friends, setting new resolutions and for some it’s an opportunity to give back. Whether it’s a random act of kindness, participating in a toy drive, or […]
Coast Guard Shipmate of the Week: Matthew Major, Detroit
The Coast Guard Certificate of Merit is awarded to recognize significant endeavors such as displaying initiative in advancing one or more of the Coast Guard’s missions and responsibilities. Matthew Major was awarded the Certificate of Merit for his courageous actions […]
Great Lakes Shipmates of the Week: BM2 Peter Brown and BM2 Evan Beavers, Coast Guard Station Harbor Beach, Michigan
The 9th line of the Coast Guard Creed states: I shall endeavor to be a model citizen in the community in which I live. This doesn’t mean just saving lives, it means changing the lives of those in the community […]
Great Lakes Shipmate of the Week: Zoran Pedisic, Lake Superior Warehousing Company
The Silver Lifesaving Medal was created by congress in 1874 and is awarded to people who endanger their own lives while saving or attempting to save another from drowning, a shipwreck or other perils of the water. Zoran Pedisic risked […]
Coast Guard Great Lakes Shipmate of the Week: Lt. Cmdr. Gerald Stanek, Sector Detroit
For Lt. Cmdr. Gerald D. Stanek, dedication and professionalism are second nature. So when it came time to nominate candidates for the 2014 Capt. John G. Witherspoon Inspirational Leadership Award, Stanek was an obvious choice who went on to win […]
My fortnight with the Coast Guard
Written by Hannah Sample I am a senior at St. Vincent – St. Mary High School located in Akron, Ohio. Being a senior in high school can be stressful because planning for the future and making life-changing decisions is difficult. […]
Great Lakes Shipmate of the Week: FN Jaiden Gray, Coast Guard Station Oswego, New York
At Coast Guard Station Oswego, New York, there are many crew members that embody the core values of our service, but none more than Fireman Jaiden Gray. Gray has proven herself to be a dedicated and hard charging shipmate, whose […]