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Friday, June 07, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: The ceremony marks the transfer of command from Commander Joseph Buzzella to Commander Sean Cross

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City was awarded the 2012 MH-65 Aviation Standardization Excellence Award.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  A jet that used to fly out of Cherry Capital Airport in the 1980s will find a final resting spot in Traverse City once again.

Sunday, February 24, 2013  The Coast Guard gave a very special group of kids a stress free day filled with smiles and laughter by transforming the Traverse City Air Station into a playful wonderland on Sunday.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  You may see an increase in activity along the lakeshore throughout the next two weeks as Air Station Traverse City takes part in some training exercises.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  As millions of people in the path of hurricane Isaac brace themselves for the wrath of the storm, rescue crews here in northern Michigan are preparing to step up to the plate.

Tuesday, February 07, 2012  Andrew Keller takes to the pool and Lake Michigan to test against the men and women of Air Station Traverse City.

Saturday, February 04, 2012  Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City rescued a stranded man Saturday night from South Manitou Island.

Sunday, December 11, 2011  Volunteers at the Traverse City Coast Guard Air Station were busy Sunday, sorting through thousands of Toys for Tots donations. And while organizers say it's great to see the folks donate their time, what they really need right now is a serious boost in toy donations.

Monday, October 17, 2011  Jay Farr disappeared Saturday morning.

Monday, October 10, 2011  The purpose of the open house is to highlight the air station’s missions, equipment and personnel who serve the Great Lakes region, as well as to celebrate the achievements of 100 years of naval aviation.

Friday, August 26, 2011  As millions of people along the East Coast brace themselves for the wrath of Hurricane Irene -- a group of brave men from the Traverse City Coast Guard step up to the plate.

Monday, July 18, 2011  Race to Mackinac officials said the two crew members who died were 51-year-old Skipper Mark Morley and 41-yaer-old Suzanne Bickel, both of Saginaw.

Thursday, April 14, 2011  Personnel and equipment from various Great Lakes Coast Guard units are in the Fargo, N.D., area this week sharing their knowledge and expertise to help evacuate and provide aid for Red River flood victims in the region.

Thursday, March 17, 2011  A USCG crew from Air Station Traverse City helps patrol Caribbean waters and assists in a medical evacuation from a cruise ship.