Media Availability: Personnel available to speak on U.S. Coast Guard operations for 2021 Presidential Inauguration

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 01/16/2021 09:28 PM EST

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Media Advisory

U.S. Coast Guard 5th District Public Affairs North
D5 Public Affairs North, Baltimore, Md
Office: (410) 576-2541
After Hours: (757) 513-3738
D5 Public Affairs North online newsroom

Media Availability: Personnel available to speak on U.S. Coast Guard operations for 2021 Presidential Inauguration

WASHINGTON — The Coast Guard will host a media availability regarding Coast Guard operations for the 2021 Presidential Inauguration at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Monday.

WHO: Personnel from the Coast Guard Incident Command Post; Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team New York; Coast Guard Maritime Security Response Team-East; Coast Guard National Strike Force Atlantic Strike Team

WHAT: Coast Guard spokespersons will be available to speak on safety and security operations for the 2021 Presidential Inauguration.

WHEN: Monday, Jan. 18, 2021 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Media are asked to arrive no later than 11 a.m., to ensure entry on base.

WHERE: Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, 256 McGuire Ave, Washington, D.C., 20032

Media wanting to attend should RSVP no later than 4 p.m., Sunday with the Media Operations Center at (757) 513-3738.

Media interested in attending should have their proper credentials, a drivers license, vehicle registration and current vehicle insurance. Coast Guard personnel will meet attending media personnel at the Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Visitor Center upon their arrival.

Proper COVID-19 safety protocols such as mask wearing at all times and social distancing will be in place throughout the duration of the event.

The U.S. Secret Service is the lead agency for matters pertaining to this National Special Security Event. The U.S. Secret Service's Joint Information Center can be reached at (202) 406-9360 or by email at: NSSE-JIC-Coordination@usss.dhs.gov

A website with ongoing response information can be found at the following URL: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Baltimore/

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