| Office of Public Affairs U.S. Coast Guard |
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| Press Release | Date: Feb. 13, 2007 Contact: Cmdr. Brendan McPherson |
MEDIA ADVISORY: COMMANDANT TO DELIVER STATE OF THE COAST GUARD ADDRESS
WHO: Adm. Thad W. Allen, commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard.
WHAT: The annual State of the Coast Guard Address followed by media availabilities.
WHEN: 1 p.m. today
WHERE: The Renaissance Hotel, 999 9th Street NW, Washington
WHY: The commandant of the Coast Guard will discuss the current state of the service, unveil the new Coast Guard strategy for maritime safety, security and stewardship, and discuss plans to reorganize the Coast Guard to meet the challenges and threats of the 21st Century.
OPEN PRESS – Credentialed media wishing to attend should contact Cmdr. Brendan McPherson at (202) 372-4407 or Brendan.C.McPherson@uscg.mil. Media should arrive before 12:45 p.m. and any presets must be in place by 11 a.m.
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