Contact: Ninth Coast Guard District Public Affairs Office
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Date: April 9, 2009 Contact: Ninth District Public Affairs Office |
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Detroit-based Coast Guard cutter receives CLEVELAND -- The Coast Guard Cutter Bristol Bay (WTGB-102), based in Detroit, received the Meritorious Unit Commendation during a Thursday morning ceremony held on the buoy deck of the cutter while she was moored here. "The crew has proved themselves in the reliable execution of numerous missions, from ice-breaking, where they facilitated the movement of billions of dollars worth of cargo, to aids to navigation, where they ensured the safe navigation of vessels and protection of the environment, to serving as the on-scene commander for two large search and rescue cases. Bristol Bay's performance has been nothing short of outstanding, and the unit has rightfully earned the reputation as the "workhorse" of the Coast Guards The award is accompanied by a pennant, which will be proudly flown from the ship's mast. To obtain a copy of the Meritorious Unit Commendation Citation CLICK HERE. For further information or media inquiries contact the Ninth Coast Guard District Public Affairs Office at (216) 902-6020. ### Saving Lives and Guarding the Coast Since 1790.
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