MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Coast Guard Cutter Richard Snyder crew to discuss ship's upcoming commissioning

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 04/12/2018 07:44 AM EDT

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Media Availability  

April 12, 2018
U.S. Coast Guard 5th District Mid-Atlantic
Contact: 5th District Public Affairs
Office: (757) 398-6272
After Hours: (757) 434-7712
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MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Coast Guard Cutter Richard Snyder crew to discuss ship's upcoming commissioning

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Richard Snyder

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WHO: Coast Guard command and crew members from Coast Guard Cutter Richard Snyder.

WHAT: Coast Guard members are available for radio interviews and the cutter is available to host television news segments.

WHEN: Radio interviews available daily April 16-19.  Television news segments can be filmed April 16-18.

WHERE: Coast Guard Sector Field Officer Fort Macon, 2301 E Fort Macon Rd., Atlantic Beach, NC 28512

ATLANTIC BEACH, N.C. — Media are invited to conduct interviews with the command and crew members of Coast Guard Cutter Richard Snyder the week leading up to the cutter’s commissioning on April 20.

The cutter is also available to host television segments. Television segments are limited to one media outlet per day on a first come, first-served basis.

Coast Guard members will discuss preparations for commissioning the cutter, their mission set, and the legacy of Richard Snyder, the cutter’s namesake.

Media interested in scheduling an interview or television segment should contact Petty Officer 3rd Class Ronald Hodges at 410-576-2541 or by e-mailing Ronald.T.Hodges@uscg.mil to RSVP for the event. Please RSVP at least 24 hours before desired interview time.

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