Jetta Disco

[Daily Loud @DailyLoud]

US Coast Guard jumps onto a runaway boat and safely stops it in Maryland

[U.S. Coast Guard @USCG]

Welcome home, CGC Munro!

After a historic 119-day, 26,000-mile patrol, the Munro’s crew returned to Alameda, California following the single largest maritime drug seizure in 18 years.

Through Operation Pacific Viper, they interdicted over 22,000 lbs of cocaine worth an estimated $250M, a record for our HITRON teams that keeps drugs off our streets. Spearheading the nation’s efforts to interdict dark fleet oil tankers, CGC Munro’s shadowed the Motor Tanker Bella 1 across the Atlantic, culminating in the vessel’s seizure.

Unmatched impact in defense of America by a dedicated crew. Read more: https://t.co/wDSjjv7Jr1

[U.S. Coast Guard @USCG]

The Coast Guard mourns the passing, and honors the courage, of Aviation Survival Technician (AST) Tyler Jaggers. On February 27, he was critically injured during a medical evacuation mission offshore from Cape Flattery, Washington, and later succumbed to his injuries and passed away at Madigan Army Medical Center. 

Prior to his passing, he was meritoriously advanced to AST2 for his relentless drive in qualifications, the mentorship he consistently provided to swimmer candidates, and his exceptional performance across operational missions. Additionally, the Commandant of the Coast Guard awarded him the Distinguished Flying Cross – one of our Nation’s highest awards for heroism in aerial flight. 

Through his selfless service and sacrifice, AST2 Jaggers exemplified the finest legacies of Coast Guard service, and the sacred oath of the Aviation Rescue Swimmer community: "So Others May Live".

#USCG #SoOthersMayLive
@DHSgov @USCGPACAREA @USCGNorthwest

[Jim LaPorta @JimLaPorta]

Petty Officer 2nd Class Scott Ruskan, a U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer, assisted in the evacuation of 169 people during the Central Texas floods on July 4. President Trump awarded him the Legion of Merit during the State of the Union.

[Larry Conger 🇺🇸 @eMTBrides]

I had a coworker, who served in the Navy, I asked him what he thought about the Coast Guard.
“He said he had the utmost respect for them — because they’re the only ones who go out when everyone else is coming in.
They go out to save the lives of people that God didn’t give enough sense to stay on shore.” 🤔 Kingtide-day

[Jim LaPorta @JimLaPorta]

Apologies for the long post. On Nov. 7, I was the guest of honor at the Marine Corps ball for Littoral Distribution Company A, 6th Distribution Support Battalion, CLR-4 down in Savannah, GA.

Following my speech, I didn’t expect a standing ovation. I didn’t expect Marines to share with me the story of their friends who had taken their own lives. I didn’t expect the Marines who came up to tell me about how they laughed and cried during my speech.

@finnygo and others have said I should post my speech. Here’s a tranche of it.

“Because America wants Marines — individuals willing to stand watch while others sleep.

We need people willing to wake up before dawn, lace up their boots, run five miles through mud. And sand. And dust. And snow. And swamp. And water. And heat. On concrete. Through fog. And hallowing winds and jagged rock. Then spend the rest of the day training for a fight he or she hopes will never come.

We need people willing to miss birthday parties and wedding anniversaries. Baseball games and dance recitals.

People tough enough to storm a beach, steady enough to hold the line, and humble enough to bow their head at a comrade’s grave.

We need Marines.

We need people who can swim through surf, march through desert, and fight through jungle — but compassionate enough to provide aid after a tsunami or storm or to collect toys for children in need during Christmas.

We need people who can charge into chaos with courage but cradle a wounded friend with gentleness.

We need people willing to get in their finest dress uniform. Drive for miles to a home they’ve never been to and deliver the devastating news that their loved ones have died in service. We need people that will stay with that family during their bereavement. We need people strong enough to do it all over again for another family.

We need Marines.

People who can fix a rifle in the rain, find humor in hardship, and faith in the face of fear. Someone who can hold a rifle steady and be a friend at the ready.

It has to be someone who will stand guard on a ship at midnight, patrol a dusty village at dawn, and salute the same flag they might one day be draped beneath. Someone who’d fight for a country that sometimes forgets, but never forsakes.

It has to be someone who would raise their hand, swear an oath, and mean it. Who’d serve not for fame, or fortune but for the individual beside them and the nation behind them.

We need Marines.

Finally, if there is one regret that I hold from my time in the Marine Corps, it’s the regret of not appreciating nights like these when I was in uniform.

It’s easy to get caught up in all the preparation and money one has to drop to come to a Marine Corps Ball.

You got to pay for a hotel. And gas for the car. And get your medals mounted. And your date might need a suit or dress. And heaven help you if you’ve gained or lost weight because that means your dress blues have to be redone.

But…every year around Memorial Day, I write down the names of 36 Marines that I served with. 21 of them were killed in combat. 5 of them died in non-combat incidents like car crashes or from health issues. One was murdered. And 8 of them died by suicide.

I remember going to Marine Corps balls with these Marines and I wish I had appreciated them more at the time because looking back, I’d give anything to have another night with them.

Remember….this night is for you. And your accomplishments. You're a part of the fabric that makes the Marine Corps great.

Happy birthday, Marines. And Semper Fidelis.”

[U.S. Coast Guard @USCG]

On this Coast Guard Day, we salute the brave members of the U.S. Coast Guard! Since 1790, the Coast Guard has answered the call to respond in crisis, facilitate commerce, and secure our borders and maritime approaches.#uscg #alwaysready @DHSgov

[U.S. Coast Guard @USCG]

USCG Air Station Clearwater saved a man & his dog, Sept. 26., during #hurricanehelene after his 36-ft sailboat became disabled & started taking on water approx. 25 miles off Sanibel Island, FL. #FirstResponders #USCG #Clearwater

USCG news: https://t.co/Ft879F64f1

[U.S. Coast Guard Southeast @USCGSoutheast]

#Breaking @USCG Air Station #Clearwater saved a man & his dog, Thurs., during Hurricane #Helene after his 36-ft sailboat became disabled & started taking on water approximately 25 miles off Sanibel Island. Call the #USCG for help on VHF Ch. 16 or dial 911 for storm distress. #SAR

[Jetta Disco @JettaDisco]

@USCGHawaiiPac
@USCG
@MCPOCG

[Christopher Webb @cwebbonline]

This incredible Maui rescue story…

Lahaina resident Jubee Bedoya was trying to escape the incredibly fast moving fire by making a desperate run for the ocean when he encountered a family of five from California. The father handed him his two year-old son, and they waited into the water together.

The child is seen clinging to Bedoya’s neck as the group held onto a piece of floating wood. Bedoya said they were in the water for 2 to 3 hours. They were among 17 people rescued by the Coast Guard.

[Jetta Disco @JettaDisco]

@SionFullana @anton_in_nyc Congratulations and happy anniversary you two!

[Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard @MCPOCG]

To date, our #USCG workforce has saved/assisted 660+ people & pets in the wake of #HurricaneIan. We are Always Ready!🇺🇸

[Ted Lasso @TedLasso]

Look out, Mario! You're not the only pixelated man with a mustache who never knows where the tube is taking him…

[StrictlyRockers 🇺🇦🌻 @christoq]

Surf photographer Dave Nelson got a video of a seal chasing after a ball with his dog on the beach in Santa Cruz.

[Jetta Disco @JettaDisco]

@Johnny_Joey I for one am here for your OOTD!🇺🇸👔

[Jetta Disco @JettaDisco]

Hank, enjoying a lazy Sunday morning lounging among the jungle. #NationalKittenDay

[Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard @ComdtUSCG]

(1/3) I am excited to serve as your 27th Commandant! First, I want to thank Admiral Karl Schultz for 39 years of distinguished and dedicated service to the @USCG and the country. Admiral Schultz led our Service with distinction through historic challenges.

[𝕐o̴g̴ @Yoda4ever]

We got your back bro...🐢🌊💪❤️