Talks to a military reporter about his duties as patrol leader for his duty section, coordination anti-terrorism efforts for high-value targets, the daily duties of his crew as part of the Commander Task Group 56.5 security operations for Landing Craft Air Cushion and what he enjoys about his job. Also see “Commander Task Group 56.5 Security Operations” in the B-roll section and “Petty Officer 3rd Class Ley,” “Petty Officer 3rd Class Robbins” and “Lt. Cmdr. Davila” in the Interviews section.
Commodore Scott Hudson, a native of West Chester, Ohio, assumed command of Task Group 56.5 from Capt. Luke McCollum during a change command at a ceremony, June 30.
U.S. Coast Guard Port Security Unit 301 from Cape Cod, Mass., arrived in Kuwait to relieve their west coast counterparts, Port Security Unit 311 from San Pedro, Calif. Members of PSU 301 were activated in early April and spent over two months planning for defense operations in support of the commander, U.S. Central Command.
