Coast Guard appoints first woman to command Ice Patrol

In July, Gabrielle McGrath became the first woman appointed to the post in the 95-year history of the patrol, which was established to monitor icebergs near the Grand Banks of Newfoundland and provide mariners with other information to reduce the risk of iceberg collision.

“In her role, McGrath is responsible for the administrative, budgetary and personnel issues of the unit, located at the University of Connecticut’s Avery Point campus in Groton, Conn. ” The full Pittsburg Tribune article and a photo of Lt. Cmdr. McGrath may be found at this link.  http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/s_525593.html

Lt. Cmdr. McGrath is a graduate of the United States Coast Guard Academy at New London, Connecticut.