VIP Visit

On Wednesday July 20th, CGC MORGENTHAU hosted the District Commander, Rear Admiral Atkins and the Chief of Staff, U.S. Pacific Command, Major General Hartsell.  

Major General Hartsell is welcomed aboard CGC MORGENTHAU by the side boys.

Side boys are a ceremonial way of rendering honors to dignitaries both

boarding and leaving a ship.

ENS LaRiviere greets Major General Hartsell on the flight deck alongside XO.

Rear Admiral Atkins is rendered honors when boarding CGC MOREGENTHAU.

BM3 Conception plays the Boatswain's pipe directing the actions of the sideboys.

Captain Lane and General Hartsell have a discussion on the bridge wing.

General Hartsell observes CGC Galveston Island from the bridge.

Captain Lane explains the aviation capabilities of MORGENTHAU.

FEEDING HAWAII TOGETHER

      On Wednesday 20 July 2016, members of the CGC MORGENTHAU (WHEC 722) volunteered at the Feeding Hawaii Together food bank to help serve locals in need. We lent a hand in a myriad of ways, from installing vital ventilation and organizing supplies, to checking in members with valid identification and helping shoppers pick out the necessities. The

compassionate staff was full of smiles and grateful for the extra help from the men and women in blue.

      The local non-profit has been helping Honolulu since 2002. The food

distribution center is operated like a supermarket, where patrons may choose from a large selection of perishable and non-perishable groceries. This style of distribution not only feeds entire families, but also helps them to build confidence, become more self-sufficient, eat healthier, and retain their dignity. All the products are donated and go to the public free of charge. Once a week qualified individuals can stock up on all the living necessities; including food, clothing, furniture, and school supplies. These essentials keep the community thriving in an increasingly expensive city to live.

      A Big Mahalo to the Executive Director Charlie Lorenz for all his

support. To find out more about the program please visit: FEEDING HAWAII TOGETHER.ORG

Members of Morgenthau volunteering at Feeding Hawaii Together.

SA Grady cuts egg crates to distribute to families.

ENS Marchalonis works on putting together a fan to improve circulation

in the warehouse.

FS3 Healy assists in checking in customers at the food bank.

 

Honolulu Fire Department

Last week MORGENTHAU participated in an interagency drill with both the

federal and local fire departments in Honolulu.  In port, our partnerships

with other local government entities are vital.  In the case of any

emergency onboard whether fire or medical, we can depend on our local

partners to back us up.  Thanks to all the organizations for their

participation last week!

HFD uses their ladder to get onboard MORGENTHAU from the bow.

HFD firefighters monitor the progress of the drill from the pier.

Members of the HFD team meet with MORGENTHAU firefighters on the pier.

ENS Rodriguez discusses the plan of attack with a member of the

federal firefighting team.

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