Posted on 08/27/2006 1:15:49 PM PDT by SandRat
SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- Naval Coastal Warfare Squadron (NCWRON) 34 from Naval Coastal Warfare Group (NCWG) 1 deployed to Kuwait Aug. 22 and 24 to provide harbor and port security.
They are tasked to protect ships carrying supplies for allied forces in Iraq.
“This is my second time going over there, and it feels really good to help our troops get what they need to accomplish their mission,” said Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Martin Garcia of NCWRON 34.
NCW squadrons use sensor platforms to provide a technical picture of the ports and harbors as they patrol the harbors for threats.
“Since I’ve been with this squadron, I’ve had nothing but total confidence in my men and women to do the job successfully around the clock,” said Command Master Chief (SW) Timothy Draughon of NCWRON 34.
NCWRON 34 has been training for the last four months preparing mentally and physically for their deployment.
“It’s amazing how far we have come with our training. Everything we do as a team is done incredibly well and this is, by far, the best group of men and women I’ve ever served with,” said Intelligence Specialist 1st Class Richard Britton.
NCWRON 34 is comprised of Naval and Coast Guard enlisted and reservist personnel and is scheduled to be in Kuwait for approximately nine months.
060822-N-9195K-002 Coronado, Calif. (August 23, 2006) - Sailors from the Navy and Coast Guard assigned to Naval Coastal Warfare Squadron Three Four (NCWRON-34) file out of the air terminal at Naval Air Station North Island as they prepare to depart for Kuwait. NCWRON-34 is scheduled to conduct port security operations in support of the global war on terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Patrick M. Kearney (RELEASED) ">
USN and USCG Unit deploys to the War ZONE
I wonder if this is a long expected deployment or in anticipation of action with Iran. What's your sense of it, SandRat?
Check with Tonk for his view, as a big part of the unit are USCG assets and he's closer to the USCG than I ever thought about.
Well, the NAVY issued the story on their own web site. I guess if they thought it was sensitive information, they wouldn't have released it.
These are on going units and joint training here in San Diego
Haven't seen him around for a while. Ask him if you see him.
Tonk, Dark Skies has a question that you may have the answer to on this thread.
I did this very mission last year. Coastal Warfare is made up almost entirely of reservists (although that is changing). The deployments go east coast west coast east coast west coast. NCW sailors are some of the most deployed reservists in the country.
NCW is now part of the Navy's new Navy Expeditionary Combat Command whichc comprises the Seabees, NCW, EOD, Mobile Security Detachments, and a few others.
It's actually a Port Security Unit (USCG) and they work in conjunction w/ NCW.
Needless to say, thx a hell of a lot for your service to the country.
welcome. :)
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