Busy day for Coast Guard in Southwest Harbor, Maine

In this photo released by the U.S. Coast Guard, Petty Officer 1st Class John Eudy (RIGHT) stands at parade rest while being presented the of sailor of the quarter award at Coast Guard Station Southwest Harbor, Maine, Wednesday, March 13, 2010. Eudy was recognized by his peers for his outstanding job performance and for his dedication to community service by coordinating several events throughout the year, allowing fellow Coast Guard members to become more involved in their community. (Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Etta Smith)

In this photo released by the U.S. Coast Guard, Kevin LeClair (LEFT), a Coast Guard housing officer, shows wood pellets to 8th grade, science students from Tremont Consolidated School in Bass Harbor, Maine, while on a field trip to Coast Guard Housing in Southwest Harbor, Maine, Wednesday, March 13, 2010. The goal of the field trip was to show the students how alternative energy sources are being utilized in Coast Guard housing facilities including: a biosolar pellet burner/boiler, solar thermal water tubes, photovoltaic panels, and the potential to harness wind energy. (Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Etta Smith)

In this photo released by the U.S. Coast Guard, Lt. Ashly Thomas (RIGHT), of the Southwest Harbor Sector Field Office, talks with 8th grade, science students from Tremont Consolidated School in Bass Harbor, Maine, about 'green' energy while the students are on a field trip to Coast Guard Housing in Southwest Harbor, Maine, Wednesday, March 13, 2010. The goal of the field trip was to show the students how alternative energy sources are being utilized in Coast Guard housing facilities including: a biosolar pellet burner/boiler, solar thermal water tubes, photovoltaic panels and the potential to harness wind energy. (Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Etta Smith)

In this photo released by the U.S. Coast Guard, Petty Officer 3rd Class Mark Olsen (LEFT), of the Electronic Systems Sustainment Detachment in Southwest Harbor, talks with 8th grade, science students from Tremont Consolidated School in Bass Harbor, Maine, about 'green' energy while the students are on a field trip to Coast Guard Housing in Southwest Harbor, Maine, Wednesday, March 13, 2010. The goal of the field trip was to show the students how alternative energy sources are being utilized in Coast Guard housing facilities including: a biosolar pellet burner/boiler, solar thermal water tubes, photovoltaic panels and the potential to harness wind energy. (Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Etta Smith)

In this photo released by the U.S. Coast Guard, Terry Lynn (LEFT), director of professional studies at Endicott College, teaches Math 112 to Coast Guard members stationed in Southwest Harbor, Wednesday, March 13, 2010. This is the 2nd college course to be taught by Endicott College professors in Southwest Harbor, allowing operational Coast Guard members the opportunity to work towards an associate's or bachelor's college degree at their home unit. (Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Etta Smith)

In this photo released by the U.S. Coast Guard, Coast Guard members stationed in Southwest Harbor take a math skills assessment test as part of the Math 112 course they are enrolled in with Endicott College, Wednesday, March 13, 2010. This is the 2nd college course to be taught on-site by Endicott College professors, allowing operational Coast Guard members the opportunity to work towards an associate's or bachelor's college degree at their home unit. (Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Etta Smith)

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