This video provides an overview of Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston's missions, outlying units and assets. Sector Houston-Galveston employs 993 active duty, reserve and civilian personnel and manages Coast Guard operations from 60 miles east of Lake Charles, Louisiana, to the Colorado River. (U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan Dickinson)
An Aviation Precision Marksman from ATC Mobile's Aviation Special Missions Division sights in on his M110 for moving target course training from an MH-60 helicopter.
Tropical Storm Imelda brought historic rainfall to southeastern Texas and, even though the storm had hit a few days before, the effects were still mounting. Floodwaters caused by the storm posed serious hazards, requiring emergency rescues.
Two barges are lodged beneath the I-10 San Jacinto River Bridge, after nine barges broke away from their moorings at the San Jacinto River Fleet in Houston, Sept. 20, 2019. A unified command consisting of the Coast Guard, Texas Department of Transportation, Texas General Land Office, and Canal Barge Company is responding. (U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 1st Class Andrew Zimmerman)
