DATE: September 25, 2009 1:42:33 PM CDT
ATC Mobile holds change of watch ceremony
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Date: Sept. 25, 2009
Contact: Petty Officer 3rd Class Elizabeth Bordelon
(618) 225-9008
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ATC Mobile holds change of watch ceremony
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In this photo released by the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Coast Guard pilots from the Aviation Training Center Mobile, Ala., participate in an official change of the watch ceremony where the HC-144A Ocean Sentry relieved the HU-25 Guardian, Friday Sept. 25, 2009.
The Ocean Sentry has enhanced communications and search and rescue capabilities and greater endurance. Greater endurance will allow the aircrew to remain on station longer, collect more information, support other assets and track targets for longer periods of time.ATC Mobile is the first air station in the Coast Guard to fly the Ocean Sentry operationally.
(U.S. Coast Guard photo/Petty Officer 3rd Class Elizabeth H. Bordelon)
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In this photo released by the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Coast Guard pilots from the Aviation Training Center Mobile, Ala., participate in an official change of the watch ceremony where the HC-144A Ocean Sentry relieved the HU-25 Guardian, Friday Sept. 25, 2009.
The Guardians stationed in Mobile have flown more than 34,386 hours, accounted for $4.2 million in property saved, and are credited with saving 168 and assisting 364 lives.The Guardians began its service in Mobile in 1984, relieving the C-131 Samaritan and the HU-16 Albatross.
(U.S. Coast Guard photo/Petty Officer 3rd Class Elizabeth H. Bordelon)
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