Showing posts with label Coast Guard. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Coast Guard. Show all posts

Saturday, August 31, 2013

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Maine

The claim: Kittery, 278

What it really is: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is used by the US Navy for remodeling and repairing submarines. The shipyard is also used by the Coast Guard as a home port for several cutters.

The shipyard is also registered as a National Historical Place.

Saturday, May 18, 2013

McClellan AFB, California

The claim: facility capable for 30,000 - 35,000

What it really is: The base was closed in 2001. The surrounding area was converted into a business park, and the only military presence left there is the Coast Guard. The airfield is also used by civilians as well.

Some of the base in still off limits due to ground pollution contamination that is still being cleaned up.

Friday, February 8, 2013

Barbers Point NAS, Hawaii

The claim: There are several military areas that could be equipped for detention / deportation.

What it really is: The navy and marine air station, the Naval Air Station Barbers Point, was closed in the 1990's, and the only military presence there today is a few planes and helicopters there that are operated by the US Coast Guard. It should also be noted that it is the only Coast Guard Air Station within the 14th United States Coast Guard District.

The site itself is now called the Kalaeloa Airport, and is open to the public. Other then the Coast Guard, there is no military presence there.