US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 3-4 Dunkirk NY

Law enforcement officers across the country will be on heightened alert for those in violation of boating under the influence laws as part of the annual Operati...on Dry Water weekend, July 2 4, 2021. Operation Dry Water (ODW) is a year-round boating under the influence awareness and enforcement campaign focused on reducing the number of alcohol- and drug-related incidents and fatalities. #ODW21 Read more: https://buff.ly/3gYxXP5 See more

Today is bittersweet as we recognize the departure of one our Intel shop members, IS1 McElhaney. IS1 has been an integral part in maintaining operational awareness within Sector Buffalo's area of responsibility. We wish him the best of luck at his next unit, Bravo Zulu IS1.

It is important that all Stations within Sector Buffalo's Area of Responsibility (AOR) are well geared and prepared to respond to any emergency that happens on ...the ice. Fortunately, Station Niagara remains ready and responsive to ice rescue emergencies through its many ice rescue drills and trainings. Bravo Zulu to all the members of Station Niagara for the continuous commitment to keeping our waterways safe. See more

Warriors... February 22 -- 1943 CGC Campbell under the command of CDR James A. Hirshfield and assigned to the international escort group A-3 that was escorting... Convoy ON-166 through the North Atlantic, engaged numerous submarine contacts during a running battle across the sea. Campbell's attacks damaged at least two U-boats. The cutter also rescued 50 survivors from a torpedoed Norwegian freighter. Then, on February 22, 1943, as Campbell returned to the convoy after rescuing the Norwegians, it detected a radar contact closing the convoy. Campbell raced toward the target and soon made visual contact. It was the surfaced U-606, earlier disabled by a depth charge attack delivered by the Free Polish destroyer Burza. Campbell closed to ram while its gunners opened fire. The big cutter struck the U-boat with a glancing blow and one of the submarine's hydroplanes sliced open Campbell's hull, flooding the engine room. The crew dropped two depth charges as the submarine slid past, and the explosions lifted the U-boat nearly five feet. Hirshfield later noted, "I felt sure he was ours." Campbell illuminated the U-boat with a spotlight and the gunners continued to fire into the submarine's conning tower and hull. Hirshfield was hit by shell fragments but remained at his station. When he realized the Germans had given up, he ordered his men to cease firing. Campbell then rescued five of the U-606's crew. Due to the collision, Campbell was towed to safety, repaired, and returned to service. CDR Hirshfield was awarded the Navy Cross for this action. (Information courtesy of the Coast Guard Historian's Office) For additional details: https://www.wearethemighty.com//these-coasties-killed-ger/

February 19, 1845 Metal buoys were first put into service. They were riveted iron barrels that replaced the older wooden stave construction. (Information court...esy of the Coast Guard Historian's Office) Image: Riveted Can Buoy made of Iron ca 1870 (courtesy of the United States Lighthouse Society)

Happy Birthday, United States Coast Guard Reserve!! February 19, 1941 -- The Coast Guard Reserve was established after Congress passed the Auxiliary & Reserve A...ct. The Auxiliary was created from former Reserve. The legislation was introduced by Representative Gordon Canfield of New Jersey. See more

Today two of our Rescue Swimmers assisted in the removal of sea turtles from the unusually cold waters of Corpus Christi. In total, they swam in over 60 turtles to contribute to more than 300 that were rescued today. Bravo Zulu for assisting in these efforts!

https://www.facebook.com/117933003718/posts/10158156259883719/