Captain Hudson Thanks Flotilla 4 For Flood Response

After attending the Iowa National Guard Change of Command, Captain Hudson was able to meet members of Flotilla 4 who helped during the flood response in 2008. He praised them for the good job that they did supporting the Coast Guard mission and hopes they continue to serve their community.

Sector Upper Commander Attends Iowa National Guard Change of Command

Captain Hudson
(Photo Courtesy of the U.S. Coast Guard)

Captain Steve Hudson was in Central Iowa this week to attend the Change of Command Ceremony for the Iowa National Guard. The Iowa National Guard was pleasantly surprised to have the Coast Guard represented at this event. Captain Hudson was able to meet with new Iowa Adjutant General, Brigadier General Orr. He was also able to meet Colonel Hill, the Chief of the Iowa Joint Staff, and Colonel Free, the Chief of Staff for the Iowa Army National Guard.

Mike Beaman with Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division met with Captain Hudson and discussed with him the participation of the Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxiliary during the Iowa Floods of 2008.