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Public Information Assist Team
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| Press Release |
Date: July 21, 2008 |
PACIFIC STRIKE TEAM ASSISTS |
Three responders of the Pacific Strike Team are assisting Coast Guard personnel from Sector Portland, Ore., today in cleanup efforts aboard the decommissioned USS Washtenaw County (LST-1166) in St. Helen's, Ore., on the Columbia River.
The PST members are providing contractor oversight to ensure asbestos, lead batteries, lead-based paint and other hazardous materials are safely removed.
For more information about the Coast Guard's response contact Lt. j.g. Ryan Harry (503) 240-9301.
For more information about the Coast Guard Pacific Strike Team, please contact the Public Information Assist Team at (252) 331-6000 or visit http://www.strikeforcenews.com/go/page/771/15053.
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