It's time for Halloween when ghouls and goblins creep from their crypts, and, for Sailors on the high seas, Davy Jones comes in search of souls for his crew.It is no secret that creepy superstitions are abundant this time of year,Jump aboard the USS LEXINGTON and go back in time to discover history in real life.Step onto this WWII Aircraft Carrier and become part of the story. … [Read more...] about Haunting of the U.S.S. Lexington
Haunted Airfields
RAF Elsham Wold in the UK opened in July 1941 as a heavy bomber station and from the outset, it held Wellingtons, Halifaxes, and finally Lancaster Bombers. Elsham Wold is in the county of Lincolnshire and it's a cold bleak site, the squadrons based there had many losses and accidents caused by ice and freezing fog. In January 1945, a Corporal Hilary, took a van across the … [Read more...] about Haunted Airfields
In Search of Excellence
Last month, the SLCG celebrated a decade of service from Station Munro personnel.Truth be told, the Former Commanding and Executive Officers are individuals who, intheir own way, stand a head and shoulders above the crowd. So, are many of the crew.And today, I will attend a Memorial Service for Captain Kyriakos Papadopoulos,of the Greek Coast Guard. Alone, he saved thousands of … [Read more...] about In Search of Excellence
September 2020 TRACEN Awards
The September 2020 TRACEN Awards, held on October 3, 2020, were well attended. On a clear and sunny day New Horizons numerous Coasties were recognized for their hard efforts this past month. While we missed the Commandant, we persevered and a good time was had by all. Good afternoon to fellow Guardians and Honored Guests. My name is CDR Julia Raymond, and I would like to … [Read more...] about September 2020 TRACEN Awards
Munro WPB History
WPB is the acronym of Wheeler Patrol Boat. The United States Coast Guard wooden-hulled 83-foot patrol boats (also called cutters) were all built by Wheeler Shipyard in Brooklyn, New York, during World War II. The first 136 cutters fitted with a tapered-roof Everdur silicon bronze wheelhouse, but due to a growing scarcity of that metal during the war, the … [Read more...] about Munro WPB History