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Press Release | April 1, 2024

Media Advisory: Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater, Recruiting Office Tampa Bay invites media to recruiting open house

Public Affairs Detachment Tampa Bay - 305-607-6347

Editor's Note: Media members must arrive by 9:45 a.m. with their credentials. Media who arrive late and have not RSVP'd will not be allowed past the security gate. RSVP to Public Affairs Detachment Tampa Bay by 8 p.m., Tuesday, by emailing padettampabay@gmail.com.

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater and Recruiting Office Tampa Bay crews are holding an open house for more than 300 local high school students to showcase Coast Guard missions, aircraft, and careers. 

     Who: Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater and Recruiting Office Tampa Bay

     What: Coast Guard crews will be providing H-60/C-130/C-27 aircraft and other static displays, aviation and support rating representatives, a PT challenge with ASTs and pilot reps to speak about various                  careers and CG accession sources. 

     When: Wednesday, April 3, 10 - 11 a.m.

     Where: Air Station Clearwater, 15100 Rescue Way, Clearwater, FL 33762

Media wishing to attend need to RSVP to Public Affairs Detachment Tampa Bay by 8 p.m., Tuesday, by emailing padettampabay@gmail.com with the reporter and photographer's full names.

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