Pretty eerie, and that was when we escorted one of the . Q: Do you get a lot of policy to go along with your training; like why you're doing certain things? . What was Umm Qasr like when you stepped ashore there? He was the first Coast Guard member killed in action since the Vietnam war. We always go with Coast Guard policy. you know, you're like, you do it and you're like, whoa, I can't believe we actually just, you know, this is great stuff that I never thought I'd get to do. His story has been published, in Faces of Freedom (www.rebeccapepin.com.) stick you in the arm with . DC3 Bruckenthal: One of eight. if you could just tell me your name, your rank, and spell your last name for me? it gets to you. He was accepted to the elite tactical law enforcement program and assigned to TACLET South, housed aboard Air Station Miami. DC3 Bruckenthal: So I think I take that for work-wise just that things work. well the things that you do to train up to be a boarding team member, were they different for this mission? You know, what we've got to do. . But you're always looking for something like that, and the crew was pretty nervous. Date of Interview: 25 April 2003
Your nerves are always there just like you do anything. Photo by PA1 John Gaffney, USCG FIRST COAST GUARDSMAN KILLED IN COMBAT SINCE VIET NAM By PA2 Judy L. Silverstein. So you use a lot of hand signals and a lot of stuff like that, and it seemed that it worked out perfectly. The explosion alerted all in the area to an ongoing coordinated attack, allowing security forces to destroy two additional explosive laden vessels, thereby preventing massive casualties, irreversible environmental damage, and the destruction of the Iraqi peoples’ major economic lifelines. The Coast Guard policy is always in effect. Q: Do you think they felt in fear of their lives? . it was very hazy from the smoke and very loud. You know you're like, I'm finally doing something that's, you know, going from a housing DC to doing something like that where it's like you're stopping drugs from coming into the country. DC3 Bruckenthal: Continue boardings off the Firebolt? . . They wouldn't talk with each other. So as of right now I'm just a boarding team member. We had a four-ton cocaine bust down there. One other Coasty was injured in the Apr. 16 years ago today, DC3 Nathan Bruckenthal made the ultimate sacrifice for his country. DC3 Bruckenthal: I don't think I can say whether or not they did. Pattie and Harper moved to Ashburn, Virginia. ", Petty Officer 3rd Class Nathan Bruckenthal. . DC3 (then Seaman Recruit) Bruckenthal while in basic training at USCG Training Center, Cape May, New Jersey. . We use paintball guns and stuff like that for simulation. I mean when we were with the Polish . The team observed a suspicious vessel, which did not heed their commands. Q: Almost like the NYPD [New York Police Department]. . . During his service on that cutter he awarded the USCG Pistol Marksman Ribbon, USCG Rifle Marksman Ribbon and he received aUnit Commendation Award. Did you continue your boardings off the Firebolt? DC3 Bruckenthal: Exactly. . I mean when we were with the Polish . We were down on the barge. DC3 Bruckenthal: First out of boot camp I was on an 82-foot patrol boat out of Montauk, New York. Was there anything that they did that was that much different from what you guys are doing? Biography. This selfless act of courage protected the crew aboard the U.S.S. What are some of the kind of things you'd do? . We did some UN [United Nations] boardings with them down in the holding area; pretty compliant boardings. Down in Miami they have some boats that we'd be doing, you know, some tugs down in the river that we do mock boardings on. The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” (Posthumously) to Damage Controlman Third Class Nathan B. Bruckenthal, United States Coast Guard, for heroic achievement in connection with combat operations against the enemy while serving as Boarding Officer with U.S.S. Force Continuum, Use of Force Policy, and that's just our job and we have to live by it. . During his tenure in Washington he received the Coast Guard Sea ServiceRibbon. you know, you're like, you do it and you're like, whoa, I can't believe we actually just, you know, this is great stuff that I never thought I'd get to do. Operations permitting, Coast Guard units shall observe a moment of silence at 1100 on 07 May in memory of DC3 Bruckenthal and all our service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice serving our nation with honor. So we just did that boarding, made sure that what they were saying that their engines were totally dissembled, and they were, and we went ahead and got off that vessel. It seems like all the navies that we've worked with, everybody has the basic same rules of engagement and use of force policies and stuff. DC3 Bruckenthal: They passed out of our control and went onto a different ship. Even when we would be training with the Aussies [Australians] or the New Zealand folks, I mean the accents still . . Okay, so you've been on there since then. These Coast Guard challenge coins are available in a diverse range of styles, as Custom Challenge Coins has over 16 years of experience in the industry. What's the difference between a team member and an officer? The demeanor of them; they just seemed like they were pretty nervous; whether they got caught or they'd known they got caught, or whatever. right now I'm a boarding team member. Honor, Respect, Devotion to Duty: DC3 Nicholas Basso. DC3 Bruckenthal: For me it was. We were on there for about a week doing boardings with them. DC3 Bruckenthal: Not until the end when they were transferring us around. On the 40' UTB, 41' UTB, and 44' MLB the numbering and legends are 6" high. . it was going to be in my PD and I just wanted to get some college so I could make it above Sergeant. I don't think I can say whether or not they did. Had you been on a number of boarding missions in the Caribbean before you came here? The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” (Posthumously) to Damage Controlman Third Class Nathan B. Bruckenthal, United States Coast Guard, for heroic achievement in connection with combat operations against the enemy while serving as Boarding Officer with U.S.S. In March 2004, at the request of his command staff, he volunteered for a second deployment to Iraq. . Well not even until I get home. It was my first patrol with the TACLET so I was pretty psyched about that. DC3 Bruckenthal: It's pretty . DC3 Bruckenthal: The only thing they'd ask us for is water and if they could use the bathroom. . the color of the sky. Naval Sea Cadet Corps has honored Nate by naming its division after him. DC3 Bruckenthal: It's all basically the same. . Bruckenthal later died from the wounds he sustained in the explosion. It seems like all the navies that we've worked with, everybody has the basic same rules of engagement and use of force policies and stuff. What kind of things do you do to train up for . You've got to look to see, you know, hey, are they acting funny or whatever? Three coins have been. . I'm not sure where they took them to or what they did with them after that. Oh definitely. FIREBOLT (PC-10) and the United States Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment 403 during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM on 24 April 2004. . Join to Connect. We made sure . . Q: Is there anything that you'd like to add or anything we haven't covered that you wanted me to comment on or add? It's just my nature. Did you have any sensation that these things were coming from behind you, over your heads, or . stick you in the arm with . Yeah, and after that day, as the war progressed, what do you recall now as significant operational highlights of what the unit did? PRESS RELEASE – Oxford, Conn. – February 19 th, 2019 – The D-Day Squadron, part of the Tunison Foundation, today announced that Kevin Riley, United States Coast Guard Flight Safety Officer and MH-60T pilot, will fill the role of Technical and Flight Safety Coordinator participating as a volunteer in the Squadron’s mission. Pattie attended and graduated from George Mason University’s School of Nursing. Bruckenthal later … The aircraft they flew were not Coast Guard aircraft but are included in this timeline for historic continuity. It's the Firebolt; a naval ship, and it would shake every once in a while from some of the sounds; some of the noises that were coming off. Office of International Affairs and Foreign Policy (CG-DCO-I) U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters 2703 Martin Luther King JR. Ave SE Washington, DC 20593 202-372-4453 . Okay, so you weren't on another vessel after that? . . well as soon as we get home I'm going to BO School. DC3 Bruckenthal: Actually I just . They went and took a look at the mines and stuff like that. I mean I still have family over here. DC3 Bruckenthal: We do a lot of . They were pretty nervous sitting there. . They said, get dressed. . I think we've pretty much covered everything. I still got that, so I'm just trying to get this so I can get some college and then still become a police officer or a firefighter. . He was a member of the Navy Junior ROTC while attending Herndon (VA) High School. We don't try to change their policy or anything. So until this whole thing is over with, you know, there's still going to be that feeling; something to tell my kids. The National Science Foundation manages the U.S. Antarctic Program. A ship operating away from home can seem like its own tiny, self-contained universe. DC3 Bruckenthal: That was the night, I believe, yes. The station was located on the Makah Native American Reservation. Not really. Nathan Bruckenthal will always be remembered for his kindness to others, sense of humor, devotion to his family, and service to his country. We train every day when we're in port. The Bruck consists of a 400 meter run, 24 back squats, and 24 jerks for time. During his first deployment DC3 Bruckenthal was interviewed while in Bahrain for the Coast Guard Historian's Office Iraqi Freedom Documentation Project. The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” (Posthumously) to Damage Controlman Third Class Nathan B. Bruckenthal, United States Coast Guard, for heroic achievement in connection with combat operations against the enemy while serving as Boarding Officer with U.S.S. All missions are inspired by real-life coast guard events and make for a thrilling adventure with an intense storyline. DC3 Bruckenthal: Not really. It's like I'm on a high horse right now. Just basics; checking the holds. DC3 Bruckenthal: Exactly. DC3 Bruckenthal: So I mean there are still things that just need to get done. It was great having them there. They have the same "Use of Force" as us. However, the rank insignia worn on collars have yellow chevrons. I just stepped ashore and then went back to the conn [the ship's bridge area]; just pretty cool. Tell your son to start reading up on logs and comms as much as he can. We tied up next to the alongside tow and went onboard, mustered the crew - again I stood security back aft with the crew - and then the Australian Marines were there and we had a couple of Navy EOD [Explosive Ordnance Detachment] guys there. . During WWI Coast Guard Aviators were assigned to naval units on an individual basis. . I'm not sure. He was laid to rest with many of America’s best at, Arlington National Cemetery. Exactly. They said, get dressed. . I still got that, so I'm just trying to get this so I can get some college and then still become a police officer or a firefighter. You could see . We did. It was great having them there. . it was going to be in my PD and I just wanted to get some college so I could make it above Sergeant. And how long have you been with the TACLET; your whole career so far in the Service? DC3 Bruckenthal: I did one deployment for 70 days. your crew and your team is safe, and stuff like that. I learned a lot from them. (Laughter). The boarding team member will do the initial safety inspection and deal with the crew; jobs along that line. DC3 Bruckenthal: Force Continuum, Use of Force Policy, and that's just our job and we have to live by it. Q: When you say, stood security, you were actually keeping them in place? This ship is essentially used for roleplays or if a player wants to earn credits by piloting ships. When Nate first died a fund was established to ensure Pattie and Harper would be cared for and that they both could be granted a higher education. But I'll be graduating a few weeks after he gets here. . One of the most important elements, though, may be creativity. . Q: As tensions got a little bit higher and the war started to get closer, can you describe that night that the war started; where you were and what you were doing? Combat Action Ribbon for action in and around the port of Um Qasar. You couldn't really see much except for the haze in the sky. The demeanor of them; they just seemed like they were pretty nervous; whether they got caught or they'd known they got caught, or whatever. DC3 Bruckenthal: . Pretty eerie, and that was when we escorted one of the . DC3 Nathan Bruckenthal July 17, 1979 - April 24, 2004 Nathan B. Bruckenthal, What do you take from this that you'll take with you for the rest of your career in the Coast Guard and your civilian career? Naval Sea Cadet Corps has honored Nate by naming its division after him. . minted acknowledging his sacrifice. I mean I still have family over here. Bruckenthal was the first Coast Guard member killed in action since the Vietnam War. We worked with the New Zealand Navy. DC3 Bruckenthal: We were, I believe at the mouth of KAA [Kwahr 'Abd Allah] River. Q: At least from Queens, yeah. It gets you built up. They wouldn't talk with each other. . On April 24, 2004, while serving as part of Coast Guard Patrol Forces Southwest Asia aboard USS Firebolt, Petty Officer 3rd Class Bruckenthal, a damage controlman, and two U. S. Navy sailors were killed in the line of duty while conducting maritime intercept operations in the North Arabian Gulf. Do you have to go through the . DC3 Bruckenthal: Not really. We were, I believe at the mouth of KAA [Kwahr 'Abd Allah] River. Only weeks after discovering that his wife, was carrying his unborn child, Nathan Bruckenthal and two U.S. Navy, sailors were killed when a suicide bomber attacked their rigid hull inflatable, boat. Because of his unique skills and abilities he was chosen to be among the first, Coast Guardsmen deployed to Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom in early, 2003. I decided that college was . DC3 Bruckenthal: The Boarding Officer is the person who will make contact with the master of the ship. I wasn't really involved with much of that because I was making sure that . Q: And can you describe sort of the run-up to that first night of the war; your experiences on different vessels, different . 4. . It gets you built up. DC3 Bruckenthal: We just show them what we do and see if we can help them in any way. He started his career at Station Montauk aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Point Wells. His story has been published in Faces of Freedom (www.rebeccapepin.com.) I stood security with the crew and we did make sure that the . We were on there for about a week doing boardings with them. . Cet appareil fut le premier quadrimoteur et le premier avion à train tricycle construit par Douglas. . . . . We did a lot of escort duties back and forth from Umm Qasr. So until this whole thing is over with, you know, there's still going to be that feeling; something to tell my kids. ? DC3 Bruckenthal: I get "amped up" when I'm put into something like that. Three coins have been minted acknowledging his sacrifice. DC3 A was apparently reassigned from a small boat station to a ship in order to give her an opportunity to improve her knowledge of her rating and enhance her chances of advancing in grade to E-5. But his greatest legacy is his daughter, Harper. we found another automatic weapon that hadn't been found before. Search for: Contribute. It was sandy; pretty deserted; a lot of Marines; a lot of coalition forces were there but you could tell it was deserted. DC3 Bruckenthal: We did a lot of escort duties back and forth from Umm Qasr. . We actually pulled into Umm Qasr. It is her desire to serve in a military or veterans’ hospital…in a small way she can give back to all those who have helped her and Harper. our training team down at TACSOUTH; they set up this training schedule for us and it's amazing. . . She is the Coast Guard Senior Leadership’s key policy advisor on the complete range of agency activities related to International Affairs and engagement. . As they boarded the boat, it exploded. . I'm going to BO [Boarding Officer] School in the next . . was this the first time you had to interact with people from other navies in the coalition? So coming over here to the Middle . Q: And that was the night the war started? Can you tell the difference between a New Zealander and an Aussie? Cmdr. was this the first time you had to interact with people from other navies in the coalition? Or not long enough, exactly. We had all the weapons lined up on the barge and everything like that, and it was pretty scary standing on top of 60-something mines, you know, like uggghhh, let's get off this thing. Q: What's the difference between a team member and an officer? . the security; made sure nobody was, you know, the demeanor of the crew. Just keeping them in place, keeping an eye on them, and they were really compliant, pretty scared. . As they boarded the boat, it exploded. Is that why there's got to be someone in charge of a boarding? Q: What do you take from this that you'll take with you for the rest of your career in the Coast Guard and your civilian career? Nathan was born on July 17, 1979 and grew up in Stony Brook, New York. Is there anything that you'd like to add or anything we haven't covered that you wanted me to comment on or add? Q: Okay, let's just start by . So I mean there are still things that just need to get done. . 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