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 Yesterday many of us watched VADM Papp speak to the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation answering their questions as they prepare to vote on 24 March 2010 on their recommendation of whether VADM Papp should be confirmed or not as out 24th Commandant (watch it here, starts at about minute 50:00). In his testimony to the Committee he spoke of the budget crunch that our service is Continue reading…  Some of the most dedicated health nuts I’ve come across are fellow Coasties who’ve, for all intensive purposes, put me to shame in the “always on” physical fitness mode (i.e. cross fit). For some of the other fitness folks out there, the ones who enjoy running (’cause let’s face it, cross fitters are in a world of their own) I’ve found a great site for you. Though admittedly I think Continue reading…  As the trend goes it seems as though all things become part of the social media scene whether we, or they (‘er, Tiger Woods) like it or not. Following said trend- and not necessarily in a bad way- a Mr. White (we’re not talking Reservoir Dogs here) created the Facebook group revolving around the Coast Guard MH-60T that crashed last weed in Utah on it’s return trip from Washington State. Continue reading… 
Click to enlarge won’t you? Do you ever wonder what it is I exactly talk about on here? Well you should because I sure has heck do… but that’s were the fun little tool of Wordle comes in handy. Head the the website, enter any web address- such as ryanerickson.com- and you’re presented with a cool little graphic depicting the topics of your site… the larger the word the more Continue reading…
Click to enlarge Now this is an interesting way to not only start your weekend but a good way to prep your mind to start thinking of that grass/garden/dirt pile you call a yard. It’s also a reminder that Spring is almost here. For those of you who’ve got a fetish for garden gnomes (you know who I’m talking about) and enjoy the Coast Guard as well- here comes a Continue reading…
Click to enlarge Yesterday the website gizmag ran a great post on the “I don’t think it’ll ever sell” Piranha unmanned surface vessel (USV) which is pictured here with a Coast Guard paintjob. Some of the specs included in the 54′ vsl are Piranha USV weighs only 8,000 lb, yet can carry a 15,000 lb payload 2,500 miles, making it suitable for missions as diverse as anti-piracy, search and rescue, submarine Continue reading… My friend and fellow public affairs social media guru, PA1 Susan Blake, left me a message via Facebook (are you a FAN yet?) the other day giving me a heads up on the video that was over on CGVI. The video is titled Mission Profile, JTF Haiti Relief and was put together by PA2 Eric Chandler (check here for a version you CAN see on your workstation if the Continue reading… |
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March 19th, 2010 | 
