CLEARWATER, Fla. - Capt. John Turner, commanding officer of Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater, speaks with Al Roker during a live morning broadcast of 'Wake up with Al' at the air station March 21, 2012.
The interview focused on the announcement of the new documentary series by The Weather Channel and Al Roker Entertainment to be called 'Coast Guard Florida'. The show, scheduled to premiere in October 2012, will follow the men and women of the 7th Coast Guard District as they conduct operations aimed at protecting Americans on the sea, protecting America from threats delivered by sea and protecting the sea itself.
U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael De Nyse.