Kristi Langenbacher: Easing the employment burden

By Kristi Langenbacher | February 18, 2012 - 5:22pm

One of the toughest challenges Coast Guard spouses face is finding new employment every few years.

Hutley is a true blue, marine green Coastie

By William F. West | February 11, 2012 - 4:53pm

Lt. Cmdr. Tedd Hutley smiled and replied with humor when asked about his line of work at the National Strike Force Coordination Center.

Kristi Langenbacher: Lessons from the Super Bowl

By Kristi Langenbacher | February 11, 2012 - 4:52pm

When you’re in the Coast Guard, and hale from different locales, sports loyalties vary.

Kristi Langenbacher: Coast Guard Cities

By Kristi Langenbacher | February 4, 2012 - 5:17pm

“The very nature of the Coast Guard’s mission creates a need for understanding between the Coast Guard and the local community.

Hoist on the High Seas

By William F. West | January 28, 2012 - 2:59pm

ACoast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City search and rescue team faced incredibly rough seas and a violently swaying ship in recently evacuating an injured ship crewman.

Kristi Langenbacher: Coast Guard top 10 videos

By Kristi Langenbacher | January 28, 2012 - 2:58pm

Is there a better way for people to learn about the Coast Guard than to see its members in action?

Healy cuts path to frozen town

By MARY PEMBERTON | January 21, 2012 - 1:30pm

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — After the Coast Guard ice breaking cutter Healy blazed a path across the frozen seas, a Russian tanker that went on an ocean odyssey of 5,000 miles to deliver fuel to the iced-in city of Nome was offloading the gasoline and diesel in what officials say is smooth sailing so far, with one possible problem avoided.

Langenbacher: Living life in segments

By Kristi Langenbacher | January 21, 2012 - 1:29pm

So, what’s it like to live your life in segments?” my friend asked. The question caught me off guard.

Strike Force executive officer committed to a life in blue

By William F. West | January 14, 2012 - 3:35pm

Cmdr. Michael Lebsack vividly remembers the time he served on the Gulf Coast in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Kristi Langenbacher: Four more years

By Kristi Langenbacher | January 14, 2012 - 3:33pm

Six years living in one place seems like an eternity.

Kristi Langenbacher: The USO lifts spirits

By Kristi Langenbacher | January 7, 2012 - 4:53pm

Being in the service is difficult for members as well as their families.

Reaching out to Coasties in need

By William F. West | December 31, 2011 - 9:42pm

Times have been so hard the past few years apparently even some who proudly wear the Coast Guard uniform at the Elizabeth City Support Center are having difficulty making ends meet.

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Kristi Langenbacher: Hectic holiday travel

By Kristi Langenbacher | December 24, 2011 - 7:00am

Travel over the holidays is hectic.

‘Help us get back to Kodiak’

By William F. West | December 17, 2011 - 9:34pm

Elizabeth City Coast Guard rescue swimmer Tom Bolen said his children begin their mealtime and nighttime prayers with the words, “Help us get back to Kodiak.

Kristi Langenbacher: From the mouths of babes

By Kristi Langenbacher | December 17, 2011 - 9:33pm

Several weeks ago, our pastor asked the church congregation to think about the things we are truly thankful for.

Coast Guard, Navy and Canadian Forces hold planning talks

December 10, 2011 - 10:15pm

PORTSMOUTH, Va. – The U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Navy and Canadian Maritime Forces Atlantic, held three-party staff talks to discuss the mutual homeland security and defense issues of the three maritime commands charged with protecting the East Coast.

Langenbacher: Remembering Pearl Harbor

December 10, 2011 - 10:15pm

Though the attack on Pearl Harbor was an event which no American should forget, many young people don’t have a personal connection to the event.

Langenbacher: Avoiding holiday debt

December 5, 2011 - 1:42pm

No matter how prepared I think I am each year, Christmas seems to sneak up on me.

Dear Santa, chief petty officers really do believe

By William F. West | December 5, 2011 - 1:42pm

Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Allison Chandler remembers the long letter from the needy little girl before Christmas as if the girl put her thoughts on paper yesterday.

Kristi Langenbacher: Making the most of it

By Kristi Langenbacher | November 26, 2011 - 2:11pm

With Thanksgiving behind us, and Christmas just around the corner, families have a lot on their mind this time of year.

Coasties are a bunch of ‘Tough Mudders’

By William F. West | November 19, 2011 - 8:08pm

Coast Guardsman Tyson Finn, when asked what kind of shape he is in, said that on a scale of one to 10, he ranks himself at about an eight.

Kristi Langenbacher: ‘Coast Guard Alaska’

By Kristi Langenbacher | November 19, 2011 - 8:08pm

When I first heard about the Weather Channel’s new series, “Coast Guard Alaska,” I wasn’t sure what to expect.

Kristi Langenbacher: Honoring our veterans

By Kristi Langenbacher | November 12, 2011 - 6:16pm

It is a time to honor those who have served in the past, and those who our currently serving our nation.

You can call her the epitome of service with a smile

By William F. West | November 5, 2011 - 8:51pm

Sharon K. Riddick can be called the epitome of service with a smile.