USCGC Halibut (WPB 87340)

06/26/2021

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Santa Monica News

12/03/2020

Today marks 8 years since the passing of Senior Chief Terrell Horne III. The crew of CGC HALIBUT and CGC TERRELL HORNE joined for an at sea wreath laying ceremony to commemorate BMCS’s ultimate sacrifice to his country that fateful December day. We gathered together to remember him, read the citation to accompany the award of The Coast Guard Medal awarded posthumously to him, and committed the wreath to the sea in his honor.

08/04/2020

Happy 230th birthday to the U.S. Coast Guard!
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07/31/2020

We had the honor of recognizing MK2 Emily Helterhoff as USCGC HALIBUT's Sailor of the Half Year. She spent countless hours managing engineering preparations for HALIBUT's Tailored Ship's Training Availability (TSTA) inspections, lead numerous drills as the On Scene Leader, trained and qualified numerous new crew members, and played a significant role in purchasing mission critical items to keep HALIBUT . Her leadership and dedication to the HALIBUT crew are highly commended and she has exemplified USCGC HALIBUT's watch words of "Attitude and Teamwork." Bravo Zulu!

07/29/2020

HALIBUT started the week off strong! The crew participated in towing training with the Marina Del Rey Lifeguards. This allowed newly reported members to practice their line throwing, and line handling while placing a vessel in tow. Pictured also: Cadet Jonathan Cox from the USCG Academy getting some time on the bridge to practice his driving skills for the towing operations as well!

07/05/2020

Today, HALIBUT participated in a time-honored Cutterman’s Ceremony. Two members from HALIBUT, MK1 Justin Jenkins and CS2 Samuel Hawksley were awarded their permanent Cutterman’s pin.
“The Cutterman’s Insignia was instituted in 1974 to provide recognition for Coast Guard personnel who, in the tradition of professional mariners, have performed duties afloat in keeping with their grade and rate and who have endured the rigors and dangers of sea duty for a substantial period. It signifies that they have exhibited the requisite professionalism and dedication to duty expected of seagoing Coast Guard personnel. The insignia is a visible means of recognizing their qualities and identifies the wearer as a professional mariner.
The design can be divided into three basic areas. Each is representative of a cutterman’s special qualities. The wheel and the waves represent the heritage of the sea. The five point star represents five years of sea duty and the center, the shield, represents the Coast Guard and its seagoing tradition.” Bravo Zulu shipmates!
Four other members were also awarded their Sea Service Ribbon for completing 12 months of cumulative sea duty aboard HALIBUT. Congratulations to MK2 Helterhoff, FN Miller, SN Magaña (not pictured), and SN Uriarte (not pictured).

HALIBUT also bid farewell to MK1 Jenkins as he departed after serving on board for 3 years. MK1 was awarded the Coast Guard Commendation Medal for his superior knowledge and meritorious achievement. MK1 will continue on with his Coast Guard career as the Engineering Petty Officer of Coast Guard Station Depoe Bay, Oregon. Congratulations and you will me missed!

06/09/2020

Pictured is HALIBUT’s crew participating in a GUNNEX exercise. Twice a year, members train on how to properly set up, load, fire, and clean the .50 Caliber Machine Gun to maintain proficiency. Check out the comments section for some awesome videos, courtesy of FN Daniel Miller. 📷

05/31/2020

Today, CGC Halibut’s command presented a Good Conduct Medal to two members on board. MKC McLaughlin received his 7th award and MK1 Jenkins received his 3rd award.
MK1 Jenkins also advanced from E-5 to E-6 today, pinning on his first class crows. His family was able to join us over a video call so they could all congratulate him! Bravo Zulu shipmate, you deserve it!

04/13/2020

Today we say goodbye to MK3 Justin Marohl as he ends his 3 year tour aboard HALIBUT. MK3 joined Active Duty 6 years ago and is now transitioning into the Reserves. Fair Winds and Following Seas shipmate! Your hard work and dedication to the unit are highly commended. ⚓️⚙️

04/10/2020

Happy Friday! 🌊 HALIBUT ran into some storms earlier this week.

Video creds: Lee McLaughlin