THE United States Embassy’s Coast Guard Liaison Office arranged a special treat for the entire student body at Woodcock Primary School with a visit by 15 crew members of the United States Coast Guard cutter Vigorous and a group of Royal Bahamas Defence Force marines.
The excited students got an opportunity to interact with the law enforcement officers, to learn about the role of the US Coast Guard and the RBDF, and to discuss the vibrant partnership between the two and their shared commitment in areas including search and rescue and border protection.
The students also learned life lessons and the importance of discipline and respect for others.
They were encouraged to develop their leadership skills and work towards becoming productive citizens.
The Coast Guard and RBDF marines also used the opportunity to promote proper boating and water safety and gave the students an opportunity to participate in interactive demonstrations.
While in the Bahamas, the Vigorous will promote international relations with its law enforcement counterparts.
The Vigorous is a multi-mission vessel that uses Centre Cape May, New Jersey as a home port.
Its missions include search and rescue, enforcement of laws and treaties, maritime defence and protection of the marine environment.
The Commanding Officer is CDR Terry Johns, a former US Coast Guard Liaison Officer at the United States Embassy in Nassau.
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