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The Shade Tree - Monthly Newsletter
‘The Shade Tree’ is a monthly publication put out by OAK’s public affairs officer, LTJG Jason Radcliffe. The information in this publication is intended to keep crew members and their families entertained and informed of milestones, events, and information about OAK and her crew. Please contact LTJG Radcliffe with questions, concerns, and article submissions.
Farewell Edition - The Last Shade Tree
PDF (3.08MB) - June 2011 -
Another Dry Dock and more adventures...
Dry Dock 2010 - The Shade Tree
PDF (1.83MB) - Nov 2010 -
The Shade Tree Surfaces again with the latest OAK action.
Gulf Oil Spill Response - Return of the 'Acorn'
Acorn 7 - May 6th - PDF (1.22MB)
The Acorn returns with tales of OAK's exploits in the Gulf of Mexico, responding to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
Haiti Relief - 'Acorn' A Mini Shade Tree
Acorn 1 - January 15th - PDF (1.40MB)
Acorn 2 - January 18th - PDF (1.32MB)
Acorn 3 - January 21st - PDF (3.96MB)
Acorn 4 - January 25th - PDF (1.43MB)
Acorn 5 - January 29th - PDF (3.44MB)
Acorn 6 - FINAL FEATURE - PDF (0.99MB)
These short features showcase OAK's work in support of Haitian Earthquake relief.
January 2010 - PDF (8.00MB)
This is the 'Lost Issue', an extended issue covering news from October 15th, 2009 to January 11th 2010.
Featured in this issue:
-Fall 2009 Haiti/GANTSEC ATON Patrol
-New Shipmates
-Health Facts
-ET Movie Critique
October 2009 - PDF (3.66MB)
This issue covers news from September 15th to October 15th, 2009.
Featured in this issue:
-Survival Training
-CPR Training
-New Shipmate
-Health Facts
-The Ancient Mariner
-Savings Tips
September 2009 - PDF (3.80MB)
This issue covers news from August 15th to September 15th, 2009.
Featured in this issue:
-Law Enforcement Training Week
-USCGC Ingham
-9/11 Tribute
-New Shipmate
-New Small Boat
-Crane Weight Testing
-ET Movie Critique
August 2009 - PDF (1.90MB)
This is the inaugural issue of the publication, and covers news from early July to August 15th, 2009.
Featured in this issue:
-XO's Wellness Program
-New Shipmates
-DC Photo Featured on CG Central
-ET Movie Critique
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