USCG National Strike Force Elizabeth City, NC

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The National Strike Force (NSF) provides highly trained, experienced personnel and specialized equipment to Coast Guard and other federal agencies to facilitate preparedness for and response to oil and hazardous substance pollution incidents in order to protect public health and the environment. The NSF’s area of responsibility covers all Coast Guard Districts and Federal Response Regions.

The NSF totals over 200 active duty, civilian, reserve, and auxiliary personnel and includes the National Strike Force Coordination Center (NSFCC); the Atlantic Strike Team; the Gulf Strike Team; the Pacific Strike Team; and the Public Information Assist Team (PIAT).

STRIKE TEAM Activity Highlights

Strike Force Showcases Oil Spill Experience in Bahrain...Read More>>

GST Support During Super Bowl XLVII...Read More>>

NSF / MSRT Joint Exercise at Gallagher, WV...Read More>>

PST Receives the Sumner Kimball award...Read More>>

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NSF Provides Multi-Layered Support for 2013 Inaugural Event...Read More >>

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Major Responses of the National Strike Force

Busy times for the Coast Guard's Pollution Patrol. by Mecia, Tony (2010 Quarterly Editions, Winter Issue). Defense Standard. "Polution Patrol - Deepwater Horizon Disaster Spotlights the Coast Guard's Critical Environmental Mission"

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