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Training for the Winter

Petty Officer 3rd Class Richard Heller, a boatswain's mate, demonstrates the heat escape lessening position during the station's annual wet drill training.

Training for the Winter
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Petty Officer 3rd Class Richard Heller, a boatswain’s mate, demonstrates the heat escape lessening position during the station’s annual wet drill training. Crewmembers conduct survival training with dry suits to ensure all equipment is in working condition prior to the onset of cold weather.

Constant training is at the heart of the Coast Guard’s mission. The Coast Guard motto is “Semper Paratus,” or “Always Ready.”

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