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Tag: aids to navigation

Dec. 13, 2022

Support Equipment Program marks its first anniversary

Why equipment is the backbone of Coast Guard success

The 64-foot-tall Diamond Head Light shines a white light that can be seen for 17 nautical miles away and a red sector light that can be seen for 14 nautical miles away. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew D. Rusich.

July 22, 2022

The Long Blue Line: Diamond Head Light guides mariners into Hawaii

Guiding mariners to Oahu's shores.

Nov. 18, 2020

Deckplate Leader of the Week: Chief Petty Officer Derek Paulsen

Our Deckplate Leader of the week is Chief Petty Officer Derek Paulsen, officer in charge Aids to Navigation (ATON) Team Moriches at U.S. Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound!