MEDIA ADVISORY: MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard Cutter Decisive returns to Pascagoula, Mi

[The Patriot]

WHO: Coast Guard Cutter Decisive

WHAT: The Coast Guard Cutter Decisive, a 210-foot medium endurance cutter, will return to its homeport of Pascagoula after being deployed to the Caribbean Sea since November.

WHEN: Friday, Jan. 7, 2011, 8 a.m.

WHERE: 100 Singing River Island, Pascagoula, Miss., 39595

The Decisive and its 75-member crew will be returning to Pascagoula following a two-month deployment to the Caribbean Sea. The Decisive crew worked with Joint Interagency Task Force South to conduct operations in support of national security and regional stability. The crew had the opportunity to visit Forte-de-France, Martinique, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, Bridgetown, Bardados, and San Juan, Puerto Rico where they worked closely with the French Navy as well as the Trinidad and Venezuelan Coast Guard.

During Decisive's deployment the crew assisted with the interdiction of more than 273 kilograms of cocaine.

“I have a tremendous crew who answered the call of duty over the holidays to keep approximately $6.5 million worth of drugs off the streets and protect our nation's borders. I am enormously proud of each and every one of them," said Cmdr. Teri Jordan, commanding officer of the Decisive.

The Decisive is responsible for maritime law enforcement, homeland security and search and rescue missions.

***EDITOR'S NOTE: Media interested in attending the arrival of the cutter are advised to arrive 15 minutes in advance.***




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