Gary Peters: “I have heard from communities in Michigan that current grant opportunities are simply not enough to support operations…”

Every single day, firefighters and first responders in Michigan and across the nation put their lives on the line to protect their communities. It’s vital that each department has the resources they need to do their job safely.

“While this is a positive step forward, the job is not finished until full operations are restored at every impacted Coast Guard station in Michigan, and I’ll keep pushing until that happens.”

“United States Coast Guard search and rescue units play a vital role in ensuring the safety of Michigan’s Great Lakes communities, and I’m thrilled that full operations are returning to Station Saginaw River in Essexville,” said Senator…

We are once again on the cusp of journeying into deep space and this time we are going boldly and we are going to stay.