Media Advisory: Coast Guard to conduct water survival training with Sea Cadets Saturday

PORTLAND, Ore. — Coast Guard Station Portland will conduct water survival training for 20 U.S. Naval Sea Cadets Saturday April 24th from 9am to 2pm.

The Sea Cadets, ranging in ages from 14-17, are part of a non-profit youth organization that promotes a drug and alcohol free environment by working with the military with no obligation to join.

The cadets will receive classroom training, watch a video, and then don immersion suits and swim to a life raft off of the Coast Guard pier, simulating a shipboard disaster.

The media is invited to attend please contact Chief Justin Eaton at 503-240-9358 or 503-969-2998 for more information.

WHAT: Water Survival Training with Sea Cadets

WHERE: Coast Guard Station Portland 6767 N. Basin Dr. Portland, Ore.

WHEN: Saturday, April 24, 9am-2pm

CONTACT: Chief Justin Eaton 503-240-9358 or 503-969-2998

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