The Long Blue Line (Spring 2024)

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MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR U.S. COAST GUARD RETIREE INFORMATION A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR USCG, USPHS, NOAA Retirees & Annuitants: I’m writing to make you aware of an IMPORTANT planned change to the mailing of THE LONG BLUE LINE (LBL), published/distributed on my behalf as Director of Retiree Services to +67,000 retirees & annuitants. The LBL, formerly The Retiree Newsletter, remains the primary means by which the Coast Guard communicates information of interest/importance to the retiree community. As many may recall, it was announced in The Retiree Newsletter, April 2019, that the publication would transition to all digital/e-mail distribution in January 2020, with temporary mailing to those without internet access. Many retirees, including CG National Retiree Council (CGNRC) members, requested a solution to preserve a paper newsletter. The National Coast Guard Museum Association (NCGMA) offered such a solution, providing a more robust publication including the same CG content (e.g. pay & benefits updates, retirements, TAPS, reunions/notices, retiree resources) – and much more. The NCGMA has funded, published, and distributed the LBL since January 2020 through a cooperative agreement with the CG and it continues to be highly well received by readers. While the NCGMA remains steadfast in its intent to distribute the LBL at no cost to the CG and readership, considering ever-growing publication and mailing costs, it will be necessary to make changes. Everyone who wants to continue receiving a FREE paper copy of the LBL by mail, including those currently receiving other NCGMA mailings, will need to “opt-in” to the NCGMA mailing list. LBL subscribers will also need to maintain a current mailing address with the NCGMA. The U.S. Postal Service does not forward this class of mail. Individuals on the NCGMA mailing list can also expect to receive NCGMA updates, invitations to NCGMA events, fundraising campaigns, and other no obligation opportunities to support the NCGMA. The NCGMA will continue to protect the personal information of individuals on the NCGMA mailing list and will NOT share or use personal information for any other purposes. Beginning in January 2025, those who’ve not “opted-in” to the NCGMA mailing list will only receive a digital version of the LBL from the CG via GovDelivery at their home e-mail address in Direct Access (DA). You may check/update your e-mail address(es), and/or elect not to receive the LBL, through your DA Self-Service account at: https://www.dcms.uscg.mil/ppc/ ras/gp/. Those needing additional assistance may contact PPC at ppc-dg-customercare@ uscg.mil or by phone at 866-772-8724. The LBL is also accessible to the public at: https:// www.longblueline.org/. 10 SPRING 2024 THE LONG BLUE LINE
I’m joined by RADM Merrie Austin, USCG (Ret.), and MCPO Lloyd Pierce, USCG (Ret.), CGNRC Co-Chairs, in encouraging all retirees & annuitants who want to continue receiving a FREE paper copy of the LBL via U.S. Mail beginning in January 2025 to “opt-in” to the NCGMA mailing list at your earliest convenience through ONE of the options below: SCAN MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR Scan QR code and complete the online form. WEB CONTACT Visit longblueline.org Call NCGMA at 860-443-4200 Sincerely, or Click "OPT IN" button and complete the online form. e-mail info@coastguardmuseum.org M. W. Raymond Assistant Commandant for Military Personnel My POC for this initiative is Mr. Robert Hinds, Retiree Services Program Manager, Robert.C.Hinds@uscg.mil, 202-475-5451. U.S. COAST GUARD RETIREE INFORMATION THE LONG BLUE LINE SPRING 2024 11
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Page 7 and 8: I have said time and again, as we p
Page 9: MCPO LLOYD PIERCE: Spring has sprun
Page 13 and 14: GLACIER REUNION SAVE THE DATE LOCAT
Page 15 and 16: USCGC STORIS U.S. COAST GUARD VETER
Page 17 and 18: NEVER TOO LATE: A CASE OF MISTAKEN
Page 23 and 24: Somehow, someway the placard was re
Page 25 and 26: How does the Coast Guard celebrate
Page 29 and 30: Get Your NATIONAL COAST GUARD MUSEU
Page 31 and 32: This is what we are known for. This
Page 33 and 34: We are prototyping unmanned systems
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Page 39 and 40: A FAMILY AFFAIR By Beau Bridges In
Page 41 and 42: shared many of his experiences with
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Page 45 and 46: Festivals held in Grand Haven, Mich
Page 47 and 48: Prior to opening his highly recogni
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Page 55 and 56: Because of this, there are now more
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Meanwhile, the two leading ships of
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In 1961, the Raymond Loewy and Will
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In the military, and in the Coast G
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Petty Officer 2nd Class Van Alstyne
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eassured Van Alstyne. He told her i
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RESERVE Chief Warrant Officer Antho
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! FERNANDEZ HIDALGO, CARLOS FIKE, B
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TINSTMAN, LAWRENCE TISCHER, JACE TO
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BOYLE, DAVID SHAKER HEIGHTS, OH CDR
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FRIER, WALTER GARLAND, TX YNC RET.
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MIZELLE, TIMOTHY COLERAIN, NC SKCS
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TAPS TURNER, THERON DEPTFORD, NJ CW
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NOAA TAPS ALDERMAN, RICHARD TUCSON,
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CHAPLAIN'S CORNER EMBRACE EVERY SEA
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NEW USCG RETIREE MENTORING & TRANSI
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COAST GUARD LEGAL ASSISTANCE Coast
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CG PAY & PERSONNEL CENTER, RETIREE
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