In a ceremony at the Coast Guard boathouse in Menemsha Friday morning, senior chief Justin Logval moved up to master chief petty officer — the highest rank for an enlisted member in the U.S. Coast Guard.
U.S. Coast Guard
2018
September 7, 2018
A cruise ship that became disabled off Cuttyhunk Friday afternoon was safely escorted by tug to Newport.
May 29, 2018
Next month, U.S. Coast Guard master chief Robert Riemer hands over his command after a successful four-year tour at station Menemsha.
May 27, 2018
The Ava Pearl was headed back to Rhode Island early Sunday evening following an incident when she lost power off Oak Bluffs.
February 23, 2018
Aquinnah police officer David Murphy received a Meritorious Public Service Award from the U.S. Coast Guard Friday for rescuing a man in Menemsha Pond in October 2016.
February 15, 2018
A Coast Guard air crew safely rescued four people from a sinking fishing vessel late Wednesday south of Martha’s Vineyard. The captain of the vessel Sea Star radioed for help at about 6:20 p.m.
2017
December 21, 2017
Jo Ann Murphy, director of veteran’s services on the Island, has received a donation of winter coats and is is working hard to get them to Island veterans.
