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Cold Weather Boating – Off Season Months
Thu, 09 Feb 2017 11:28:54 +0000
During the “off-season” months (for most October through April), it is even more important to practice safe boating. If you head out this cold weather season please remember some of these tips to help keep you safe: Preparing for your cold weather journey . • Is your boat able to safely navigate the rough seas and cold weather that you […]
 
Below Zero Kick Off – Coast Guard’s Cold Weather Operations
Thu, 26 Jan 2017 16:06:36 +0000
This time of the year tends to be ‘cooler’ – or for some much cooler – than other seasons, especially in the northern regions of our country. If you live in, or travel to, one of these northern regions, you have most likely experienced major decreases in temperature that brings challenging weather conditions like blizzards, […]
 
Martin Luther King Jr. – Service
Mon, 16 Jan 2017 17:56:18 +0000
The Martin Luther King Jr. Federal holiday commemorates the birthday of an extraordinary American who is remembered as a world renowned leader and advocate for nonviolent activism in the civil rights movement. Since 1986, this holiday has been observed on the third Monday of January, around the time of his birthday, January 15. On August […]