GTSC HS Today / InfraGard Louisiana BayouSec News: Coast Guard Culture of Respect Endures Over the Past 230 Years- 26 March 2021
Ladies, Gentlemen, and Fellow InfraGard Louisiana Members,
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Bridget Johnson
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Homeland Security Today
HSToday.us
bjohnson@gtscoalition.com
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GAO Reviews USCG Drug and Alcohol Testing | Newest National Security Cutter | Stuck in the Suez Canal
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HSTODAY COAST GUARD/MARITIME  March 26, 2021
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Leading with Character: Respect
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By Sandra L. Stosz
Alexander Hamilton instilled in the Revenue Cutter Service a culture of respect that has endured over the past 230 years to the modern-day Coast Guard. Since the United States had recently fought a war to escape tyranny and earn independence, Alexander Hamilton foresaw challenges the officers of the Revenue Cutter Service would face in enforcing laws on fellow citizens. He knew success depended upon building trust and creating a culture of mutual respect between citizens and their government.
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USCG Issues Changes to MSIB on Wearing Masks on Commercial Vessels
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Coast Guard Cutter Northland Returns from Gulf of Mexico Patrol
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Coast Guard, CBP Stop Suspected Human Smuggling Venture Off West Palm Beach
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Coast Guard to Rename Training Center Wing After Arnold Palmer
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European Agencies Join Forces to Support Safety and Security at Sea
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CISA Leader: Agency Must Expand Visibility into Risks, Incident Response Capacity After SolarWinds
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USGIF Reports Breach of One of Its GEOINT Symposium Vendors
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GAO Warns DOE on Electricity Grid Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities
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The European Union Looks to Raise Its Cybersecurity Game
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Subex and SkyLab Announce Cybersecurity Partnership for the Maritime Sector
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Survitec Unveils Face Covering with Antiviral Properties for Maritime Crews
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ABN Amro First to Use ‘Self-Healing’ Cybersecurity Software
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VISIT THE NEW HSTODAY.US HOMEPAGE
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GAO: DOT and USCG Could Do More to Verify and Publicize Drug and Alcohol Testing Data
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Drug and alcohol testing is required for certain transportation industry employees. Federal agencies that regulate these industries collect test result data from employers and use it to set random testing rates.
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Coast Guard Commissions Newest National Security Cutter
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The Stone is the ninth legend-class national security cutter in the Coast Guard’s fleet. The Legend-class, national security cutters can execute the most challenging national security missions, including support to U.S. combatant commanders.
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Ships Carrying Commodities Stuck After Vessel Grounding in Suez Canal
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Dozens of ships carrying everything from oil to consumer goods have been delayed by the grounding of a vessel in the Suez Canal, and companies may have to re-route cargoes around Africa if the blockage extends.
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Coast Guard Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance Releases Crew Change Issues Guidance
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The COVID-19 pandemic has significant impacts on the U.S. Marine Transportation System, the global shipping industry and on seafarers themselves. Travel restrictions imposed by governments have created significant hurdles to crew changes.
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COVID-19 Crew Change Crisis Still a Challenge, Says IMO Secretary-General
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The crew change crisis caused by COVID-19 restrictions continues to cause challenges, despite some improvement in the numbers, the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization has warned.
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Coast Guard Offloads More Than 19,600 Pounds of Cocaine, Marijuana in Alameda, Calif.
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Prior to the Munro’s arrival in Alameda, the crew transferred 12 detainees, approximately 9,200 pounds of cocaine and 2,150 pounds of marijuana to law enforcement officials in San Diego.
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Best Regards / God Bless,
Lester Millet III, President InfraGard Louisiana
Lester J. Millet III, LEM
Safety Agency Risk Manager / FSO Workgroup Chairman
Port of South Louisiana
171 Belle Terre Blvd.
P.O. Box 909
LaPlace, Louisiana 70069-0909
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