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- I'm Vice Admiral Linda Fagan,
commander of Pacific Area.

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- And I'm Master Chief Heath Jones,

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the command master chief of
Coast Guard Pacific Area.

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We're here to talk about
off-duty activities

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during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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- [Linda] And as the
operational commander,

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my top priority remains preserving

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the operational readiness
of the workforce.

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And that means keeping each member

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of the Coast Guard workforce healthy.

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- [Heath] Thanks to your dedicated effort,

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the Coast Guard has remained mission-ready

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over the past three months.

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As our communities reopen we must continue

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to protect our own health and the health

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of our shipmates and loved ones.

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This requires using best practices

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and following CDC guidelines

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even if local area rules are more relaxed.

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- [Linda] For active duty members,

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and civilians and
reservists on active duty,

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I issued a Pacific Area instruction

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to guide off-duty activities.

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This instruction will help you identify

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acceptable low-risk activities.

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The guidance applies regardless

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of the current COVID-19
numbers in your community,

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and I encourage everyone
in the Coast Guard family

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to follow the instruction.

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- [Heath] We want you to enjoy acceptable

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low-risk activities during you off time.

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These include engaging
in outdoor activities

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such as dining and
non-contact physical activity,

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with appropriate social distancing

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and sanitization protocols.

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Certain indoor activities
may also be acceptable

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with mitigation measures.

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- [Linda] Facemasks must be worn in public

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or when social distancing
cannot be maintained

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from individuals who are
not in your household.

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Remember, there's a higher
risk of COVID-19 spread

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the closer you physically
interact with others,

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the larger your social circle,

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and the longer the duration
of these interactions.

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Your chain of command will
review this instruction

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with you and can help you answer
any questions you may have.

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Safe off-duty activities
will look different

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across Pacific Area AOR depending
on your local conditions.

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- [Heath] As Coast Guard
members, our missions require us

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to work in close proximity.

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We must take care of each
other by minimizing the risk

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of COVID exposure and transmission.

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- This is a matter of trust.

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I trust you to engage
in low-risk activities,

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and I trust you to keep me

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and the rest of the workforce safe.

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I, in turn, make the same pledge to you

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and your loved ones to keep you safe.

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Thank you for your continued vigilance.

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We're stronger together.

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- [Linda and Heath] Semper Paratus.