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Press Release | Aug. 2, 2024

MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Coast Guard Station Barnegat Light to hold open house

Editor’s Note: Media interested in attending should contact Coast Guard Public Affairs Detachment Baltimore at uscgpadetbaltimore@gmail.com and include the names of those coming to attend the event. 

WHO: Coast Guard Station Barnegat Light personnel. 

WHAT: Coast Guard Station Barnegat Light open house; free tours of the station with safe boating tips and career information for those interested in joining the Coast Guard. 

WHEN: Wednesday, August 7, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Media attending the event should arrive at Station Barnegat Light no later than 8:45 a.m.

WHERE: Coast Guard Station Barnegat Light, 601 Bayview Ave, Barnegat Light, NJ

PHILADELPHIA – Coast Guard Station Barnegat Light is hosting a free open house on Wednesday at the station in Barnegat Light, NJ. 

The open house will include free tours of the station while crew members provide safe boating tips. Visitors can also learn about Coast Guard career opportunities.  

Coast Guard Station Barnegat Light is home to several 47-foot Motor Life Boats, which are designed as fast-response rescue vessels in high seas, surf, and heavy weather environments.

All ages are welcome to attend, and the event will take place rain or shine. 

-USCG-