Mayor Visits Coast Guard Sector Key West

This morning, Mayor Teri Johnston was invited to tour the United States Coast Guard Sector Key West. During the tour Mayor Johnston was briefed on the many services the U.S Coast Guards provides for the Keys including maintaining proper shipping lanes for cruise ships, rescuing distressed boaters and maintaining a secure border for the citizens of the Florida Keys.

In addition to the briefing, Mayor Johnston also received a special tour of the USCG Cutter Charles Sexton and USCG Small Station Key West. The Charles Sexton is a fast response Cutter of 154 feet in length with three officers and 20 enlisted crew members.

The Small Boat Station of Key West has approximately 50 personnel.

“We would like to thank Mayor Johnston for visiting Sector Key West. We look forward to continuing to grow our partnership with the City of Key West to serve the community and those who visit the Keys” stated Lieutenant Nick Olmstead.

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