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U.S. Coast Guard boarding team members from U.S. Coast Guard Cutter ANGELA McSHAN, a Sentinel-class fast response cutter homeported in Cape May, New Jersey, approaches a commercial fishing vessel to conduct an inspection, Atlantic Ocean, Dec. 9, 2024. The cutter completed a five-day living marine resource law enforcement patrol 100 miles off the coast of New Jersey. (U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO BY PETTY OFFICER 3RD CLASS CHRISTOPHER BOKUM)
A week in the life of protecting American fish and seafood United States Coast Guard News
PHILADELPHIA — One hundred miles off the New Jersey coastline, the waters were vast and seemingly endless. To the untrained eye, it was a serene stretch of blue, a world away from the bustling Jersey Shore. But amongst waves was a high-stakes arena where living marine resources (LMR) law enforcement took place. The Coast Guard’s LMR mission affects seafood enthusiasts and fishermen alike. A succulent seafood dinner cannot make it to a plate until the fishermen catch it, and it’s the Coast Guard’s mission to ensure those fish are caught legally. From Dec. 9 to Dec. 13, U.S. Coast Guard
Cutter Angela McShan and its 25 crewmembers took to the Atlantic to carry out an LMR law enforcement patrol, ensuring the sustainability of the ocean’s resources and enforcing federal regulations designed to protect marine ecosystems and commercial fishing livelihoods. “Our mission is critical to protecting the natural resources within the mid-Atlantic fisheries,” said the cutter’s commanding officer, Lt. Gregory Schmidt, “especially ensuring the natural resources are sustained and also that there’s a balance of the economic profit and the balance of the commercial fisheries within the area.” The Coast Guard is the lead federal maritime law enforcement agency and the only agency with both the authority and capabil-
ity to enforce national and international law on the high seas, outer continental shelf, and inward from the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) to inland waters. During this deployment, the crew conducted five boardings for fisheries and served as a stronghold of maritime law enforcement. Armed Coast Guardsmen boarded the fishing vessels using the cutter’s over the horizon (OTH V) small boat, the only fast response cutter (FRC) in the fleet currently using this updated prototype OTH. “Out here we’re conducting inspections on commercial fishing vessels,” said Petty Officer First Class Christopher Banka, a boarding officer. “As far as the fish, we’re looking at sizes, quantity, and ensuring that
the vessels have their proper certifications and documentation.” The goal for the week was clear: to ensure fishing operators complied with federal regulations while fostering mutual respect and cooperation. “The biggest thing we’re looking for are the targeted species,” said the cutter’s executive officer, LTJG Joseph Roth. “District Five provides us with a lookout list with known high-risk targets and repeat offenders. We’re also looking for those targeted species and the area of the ocean where typical good fishing grounds are.” While some vessels were found to be fully compliant, other were not. Turn to A week in the life, Page 10
Military Spouse Advocacy Network announces the launch of the Leadership Institute for Military Spouses
The institute will be home to a series of free, virtual leadership courses offered in collaboration with Ivy-League universities, top military leaders, and impactful voices in the community
Press Release Thanks to the growing support and demand for leadership development within the military spouse community, Military Spouse Advocacy Network (MSAN) is proud to officially announce the establishment of the Leadership Institute for Military Spouses (LIMS). The institute will be home to a series of free, virtual, and global leadership courses offered in collaboration with Ivy-League universities, top military leaders, and impactful voices in the community. Through LIMS, military spouses will have the chance to apply to five training courses, including the distinguished Military Spouse Leadership Development Program (MSLDP), which launched in 2021 in collaboration with the National Preparedness Leadership Initiative at Harvard University, and has graduated over 300 rising lead-
ers with certificates in Leadership in Crisis and Mental Health Allyship from Psych Hub. New programs joining the LIMS catalog include an advanced leadership program and mental health training in collaboration with the University of Notre Dame. Notre Dame and its military-connected community are working with MSAN to offer courses for military spouses with a focus on developing: Ethical leadership skills in support of professional development. Skills that promote and enhance resilience and mental health. In addition, MSAN will also be offering
an introductory course for military spouses just starting out in their leadership journey called the Emerging Leaders Program (ELP), designed to provide military spouses with essential leadership skills to thrive as individuals, at home, and within their communities. Graduates of LIMS will also enjoy benefits as alumni, including exclusive access to the Alumni Network, which provides ongoing support and resources for military spouses through events, monthly workshops, and mentorship opportunities. To learn more about each of these programs, including application periods and
eligibility requirements, please visit www. leadershipinstituteformilitaryspouses.org. From Verenice Castillo, President & CEO of MSAN: “Bringing the Leadership Institute for Military Spouses is an exciting opportunity to empower these remarkable individuals with all levels of leadership training and skills development. By investing in their growth, we’re not only enhancing their personal capabilities but also fostering community leaders who will drive real change. Together, we are cultivating a network of inspired leaders ready to make a meaningful impact.” About Leadership Institute for Military Spouses: The Leadership Institute for Military Spouses (LIMS) empowers and Turn to Leadership Institute, Page 10
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