Coast Guard Bases in Texas
A Coast Guard member is a man or woman who has been trained with the United States Coast Guard branch of the United States military. A Coast Guard member is often assigned to various missions that involve search and rescue operations, security and the protection of marine life and the ocean environment. At the time of publication, the state of Texas has two Coast Guard bases and one Navy base with a Coast Guard sector.
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What is a Coast Guard Base?
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A Coast Guard base is an installation that is owned by the armed forces and is reserved for members of the United States Coast Guard. The station is a military compound that is used by various units of troops or soldiers in the armed forces. A Coast Guard base includes harbors that are situated next the sea. Military personnel may steer boats and ships into the harbor to load and unload passengers and equipment.
USCG Air Station Houston
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Coast Guard members at the USCG Air Station Houston (no website; 1178 Ellington Field, Houston 77034; (713) 578-3000) are often responsible for carrying out missions that involve finding missing persons and rescuing people whose lives are in danger. The Houston Coast Guard members are also responsible for Homeland Security and the area's Maritime Environmental Protection. Helicopters from the USCG Air Station Houston Coast Guard base can sometimes be spotted in the southeast areas of Texas and the western areas of Louisiana.
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USCG Station Galveston
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The USCG Station Galveston (no website; 1 Ferry Road, Galveston 77553; (409) 766-5633) is a search and rescue installation that is located on the gulf coast in Galveston, Texas near the Galveston Bay and the Houston Ship Channel. The USCG Station Galveston Coast Guard base is shared with a number of different support units, including Aids to Navigation Team Galveston. The USCG Station Galveston Coast Guard base includes a harbor where military boats and ships may dock.
Corpus Christi Naval Air Station
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The Corpus Christi Naval Air Station (no website; 1731 D St., Corpus Christi 78418; (361) 937-1552) is a United States Navy base that includes a Coast Guard sector. The Coast Guard units of Corpus Christi Naval Air Station are combined into a single sector for superior management of the bases various sectors, including the air station of Corpus Christi. The Corpus Christi Naval Air Station is located next to the ocean and has a harbor for boats and ships to dock. Members may receive training in various fields, including helicopter control.
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