Shopping List

The shopping list came out today! But it was released pretty late in the day. Dan called for just a few minutes to give me his top choices. They should have an electronic copy soon which he'll send on my way.

First choice is obviously flight school, but if those fall through here's what we're looking at (in no particular order)

Sector prevention (The Prevention Department consists of three divisions. Inspections Division manages and oversees the regulatory and inspection aspects of the Coast Guard’s safety, security, and environmental protection responsibilities for vessels and facilities. Waterways Management Division controls aids to navigation; safety and security zones; Regulated Navigation Areas; ice breaking; and VTS and AIS. Investigations Division initiates inquiries into marine casualties, pollution, boating violations, and assessment of civil penalties.)
-St Petersburg
-Jacksonville
-Mobile
-Miami

District Miami and Command center duty

Sector response (The Response Department addresses SAR, pollution, and all hazards via its Incident Management Division. Enforcement Division enforces all laws and treaties and carries out PWCS enforcement activities, such as armed boardings, vessel escorts and security zone enforcement. This division works closely with federal, state, and local law enforcement and sister agencies within the DHS to respond to and mitigate the impact of maritime threats.)
-Jacksonville
-Miami
-Key West

Gulf Strike Team in Mobile (The GST is one of 3 Special Teams that make up the National Strike Force. It is a vital national asset comprised of a unique, highly trained cadre of Coast Guard professionals who maintain and rapidly deploy with specialized equipment and incident management skills any time to any place or hazard.)