By All Hands selects several messages to publish in a weekly post to help raise awareness about specific messages and useful information.
* NOTE: The series does not contain all of the new messages, just select ones. Click here to view internet releasable messages, or go to the Portal to view all messages (must be at a Coast Guard workstation).
ALCOAST 319/17 – OCT 2017 2017 GREAT AMERICAN SMOKE OUT
This year the Great American Smoke Out will take place on November 16. The purpose of the event is to designate a day to encourage users of tobacco and nicotine products to refrain from use for one day with the potential of quitting for a lifetime.
ALCOAST 317/17 – OCT 2017 SILVER ANCIENT MARINER SELECTION – 2018
The incumbent Silver Ancient Mariner, MCPOCG Steven W. Cantrell, is scheduled to retire during spring 2018. The selection process to identify his successor is underway.
ALCOAST 316/17 – OCT 2017 HURRICANE LESSONS LEARNED
As we continue to adapt to changing priorities and emerging needs, it is vital to collect the valuable lessons learned to improve future incident response and recovery efforts.
ALCOAST 313/17 – OCT 2017 COAST GUARD PARTNERSHIP IN EDUCATION (PIE) PROGRAM AWARDS
Congrats to all the winners!