U.S. Coast Guard Station Vallejo

Join us in congratulating Ener Viera-Plaza on his advancement to Machinery Technician 1st Class! MK1 is an extremely hard worker, and is more than deserving of his advancement. He was pinned by his wife Jomary Centeno.

Station Vallejo has had a busy few days. Here is a case from Wednesday evening, stressing the importance of always having, and wearing, a life jacket.

Great team effort last night! Thank you Suisun Fire for the assistance.

Petty Officer Brady Rollins’ pinning ceremony, as he receives his advancement to Boatswains Mate Second Class. Congratulations BM2!

We said goodbye to SN Paige Rollins today, as she departs for YN A-school! SN Rollins received a Letter of Commendation and is commended for 5 lives saved, and 16 lives assisted. She also dedicated significant amounts of her off time performing military honors at funerals, as a member of Station Vallejo’s Honor Guard. Thank you for your hard work, and good luck at A-school!

If you were in Benicia today, you may have seen our duty crew conducting training for our Ports, Waterways, and Coastal Security (PWCS) mission. We regularly conduct PWCS training in order to maintain proficiency. We also made a friend who was sun bathing on of our Aids to Navigation.

Today BM2 JP Spellman received his Permanent Coxswain pin! The Permanent Coxswain pin is authorized for a member who has completed 5 cumulative years as a certified coxswain at an operational unit. ME3 Anthony Villalobos was awarded his Good Conduct Award for 3 years of service with adherence to the Coast Guards core values of Honor, Respect, and Devotion to Duty. Congratulations to BM2 and ME3!

Today at 1000, BMC Joshua Hollyfield relieved BMCS Jason Albert as the Officer in Charge of Station Vallejo. BMCS Albert received the Coast Guard Commendation Medal for his hard work and dedication over the last two years, and was advanced to Senior Chief! Senior Chief Albert was recognized for the amazing work that he has done relocating Station Vallejo, while being faced with a government shutdown, wild fires threatening the station, a pandemic, and much more. BMCS Albert will be transferring to the Maritime Force Protection Unit in Kings Bay, Georgia. Welcome to Vallejo BMC Hollyfield, and fair winds and following seas to BMCS Albert, you will be missed by all!

Happy 4th from Station Vallejo Crew. Stay safe and healthy!

Operation Dry Water, a nationwide campaign addressing boating under the influence, will take place July 3 5. The Coast Guard, local and state law enforcement ...agencies, recreational boating safety advocates and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators are gearing up to help raise awareness and prevent boating under the influence. Read more: https://www.nasbla.org/operationdrywater/home #ODW20

Stay motivated and stay healthy!

Today we had to say goodbye to one of our shipmates of over 4 years, BM2 Adam Arnett, as he leaves for the U.S. Coast Guard Special Missions Training Center in Camp Lejuene, NC. BM2 Arnett was awarded the Coast Guard Achievement Medal, and is credited with 16 lives saved, and 111 lives assisted. He served as a Tactical Coxswain, Officer of the Day, and Boarding Officer, and was critical in the operations of the unit. Thank you for your hard work, you will be missed by all!

Enjoy a video of todays duty crew conducting training with US Coast Guard Air Station Sacramento We regularly conduct training so that we can remain Always Ready! This training simulates the dropping of a dewatering pump, for a vessel taking on water.

Station Vallejo and our government partners will be participating in Operation Dry Water this 4th of July Weekend. ALCOHOL IS THE LEADING CONTRIBUTING FACTOR IN FATAL BOATING ACCIDENTS. If you boat under the influence your voyage may be terminated, the boat may be impounded and the operator may be arrested. Penalties vary by state but can include fines, jail and loss of boating or even driving privileges.... The federal BAC legal limit for operating a vessel under the influence is .08 Alcohol use can impair a boater’s judgment, balance, vision and reaction time Sun, wind, noise, vibration and motion stressors common to the boating environment intensify the effects of alcohol, drugs, and some medications Alcohol use can increase fatigue and susceptibility to the effects of cold-water immersion. Alcohol is dangerous for passengers too. Intoxication can cause slips, falls over board and other dangerous accidents. If you boat under the influence of drugs or alcohol you are endangering your life and the lives of others. Boaters are reminded to designate a sober operator to keep you and your family safe. Any questions regarding this event can be directed to a Station Vallejo Officer of the Day or the U. S. Coast Guard Sector San Francisco command center. Station Vallejo’s main phone line (707) 643-2975 Sector San Francisco main phone line (415) 399-3532 Channel 16 on VHF Marine Radio is always available as well. Enjoy and stay safe!